Privacy Expert, Global Privacy - Information Security & Privacy Governance Department (ISPD)

Job Description:

Department Overview 

The Global Privacy Office belongs to the Information Security & Privacy Governance Department and is responsible for Rakuten Group’s privacy compliance. The team is dedicated to finding innovative solutions to go beyond compliance, in a fast changing technology industry.  

Position: 

Why We Hire 

Privacy Compliance is a fast developing topic that has grown a lot over the past years, with rules and regulations getting stricter in many regions. The team offers a chance to work with top privacy experts and learn and develop expertise in the legal field but also from a technical standpoint.   

Position Details 

• Advise on the applicability of privacy laws and develop concepts to the specific business operations 

• Develop privacy strategies in accordance with business needs 

• Drive the execution and continuous improvement of internal privacy compliance programs, policies and procedures in accordance with the development of the applicable privacy laws around the world  

• Monitor privacy developments across the world and in particular the EU  

• Support M&A deals including due diligence review related to data privacy matters  

• Other duties as required. 

Mandatory Qualifications: 

• 3 years or more of Privacy-related work experience

• Deep understanding of global privacy laws and practices, including the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation and familiarity with US legislation and case law.  

• Ability to read and understand laws, regulations, policies, guidelines and industry standards 

• Ability to translate legal requirements into concrete actions 

• Strong critical and proactive thinking and complex problem solving skills 

• Ability to work independently and in team. 

• Excellent English skills both in speaking and writing; Japanese language skills or the motivation to learn Japanese is a bonus 

• Strong understanding of ICT and Security, knowledge of System and Software Development Processes and Lifecycles 

• Degree in Law, IT or similar with a strong privacy focus  

• International work experience 

Desired Qualifications: 

• Strong interpersonal skills 

• Innovative and flexible people full of energy 

• Friendly team player with a professional mind-set 

• Those who can think for themselves and take actions 

• Willing to work in a dynamic, multicultural and global environment where multilingual skills are a big asset 

• Passionate about working in a global company which wants to make a difference by empowering society. 

• Social engagement will be considered a plus  

• Basic Understanding of the Common Law legal system and methodology would be a bonus for candidates with legal background  

• Experience of living/travelling/studying/working abroad.  

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