Senior Privacy Manager

Position Summary

Why join our team?

ESBO (European Service Business) processes large quantities of Samsung’s first party data and third party data to provide consumers with Samsung services on Samsung mobiles and Samsung Smart TVs in Europe and MENA. The data is especially relevant to our advertising business, Samsung Ads - where Samsung data is its unique selling proposition.

Given the importance of consumers Samsung is a privacy-forward company. We are focused on making sure that our customers’ personal data is treated fairly. We are seeking a person that can help us maintain this privacy focus in Europe and MENA whilst considering and growing our global propositions.

You will work together with cross-function, cross-region teams, including the Europe Office Legal Team (“EOL”) and the Data Privacy Office (“DPO”), to support and facilitate best-industry standards and compliance with applicable laws relating to our data propositions. This role does not sit in the in-house Samsung legal team, but as a part of the business unit.

We are looking for a seasoned professional with strong background and experience in media, advertising and data privacy to join our team to support our data privacy program and lead key work streams to protect Samsung’s user data, the Samsung brand and our reputation. A strong ambitious nature with focus and a can do it attitude would be very valuable. The successful applicant will report into the Director of Privacy – Europe and will be based in central London. Some travel may be required.

Role and Responsibilities

Your key responsibilities

• Create, implement and handle business mandates and privacy processes to ensure policy and regulatory compliance

• Work closely with the legal, product, engineering and sales teams to launch new and complex ad products to market using privacy by design and default principles and conducting data protection impact assessments

• Assisting our business development and legal colleagues with on-boarding new AdTech and data partners in a privacy compliant and efficient manner

• Supervising and advising on up-coming change of law and guidance and providing guidance on industry guidelines and practice within digital advertising

• Triaging business requests and responding to queries from the business on data protection and compliance matters

• Maintaining records of processing, compliance logs and approval processes

• Designing, developing and delivering data privacy training both internally and externally to clients

What we need for this role

To be successful, you will possess the following skills and attributes:

• A consistent track record of dealing with data protection and privacy issues in Europe

• Deep knowledge and experience with GDPR, ePrivacy directive, as well as other global privacy laws, regulations, and industry guidelines, especially including those relevant for digital advertising and/or broadcasting, such as the DMA and DSA.

• Demonstrated analytical experience, including experience assessing risk from a privacy and data protection perspective.

• Results oriented go-getter who goes above and beyond to get the job done on time.

• Experience managing projects, including prioritising and working alongside cross-functional teams.

• Ability to independently, quickly and accurately assess legal, practical and business risks in a fast-paced environment and make sound judgements.

• Outstanding interpersonal skills and an unwavering dedication to integrity and collegiality.

• Problem solver with excellent legal and business judgement and ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organisation.

• Good written and oral communication and interpersonal skills.

• Calmness, enthusiasm, sense of humour, a can-do attitude and the willingness to pitch in when needed.

Additional desirable skills and attributes which are not necessary, but will be advantageous to the role:

• Experience in media/broadcasting/advertising/marketing industries and/or previous legal experience desirable

• Legal or privacy related certification, such as CIPP

• An interest in technology, especially with respect to AdTech or complex dataflow

What does success look like?

You will be able to independently understand the complex world of privacy and data protection and provide real-life assistance to the business that will shape the future of the company.

On a day-to-day basis, you will work together with the team in a variety of roles, including dealing with the sales teams to provide sales assistance, working with the global product teams to align ‘privacy first’ principles and liaising with the legal teams to provide real-world assessment of risk to the business.

We’re relying on the right person to bring their passion and love of data and privacy to help us build Samsung’s services in a compliance manner, and take pride in a good job done.

The interview process

There will be 3 stages of interview

• First round:  Meeting with Director of Privacy

• Second round:  Meeting 2x Senior Privacy Managers

• Third round: Meeting ESBO Service Partnerships Director and ESBO Ads Product lead

Skills and Qualifications

Benefits of working at Samsung include

• Hybrid working – 3 days in the office and 2 days at home per week

• Bonus scheme linked to individual, team and company performance

• Car allowance

• Pension contribution

• Three volunteering days each year

• Holiday - 25 days plus bank holidays and an additional day off for your birthday

• Access to discounts on a wide range of Samsung products

• Access to a discount shopping portal

• Partner Colleagues are not eligible for Samsung Enhanced Paid Sick Leave but may be eligible for statutory payments from their payroll agency

• Up to 20 (pro-rata) Partner Absence days per calendar year to be used in times of need

A note on equal opportunities

We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity at our Company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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