Privacy Manager
Finance, Banking & Legal · Legal Services · Compliance & Regulatory · Risk Management
In short
Volvo Financial Services is seeking a Privacy Manager in Gothenburg, Sweden, to act as a trusted advisor on privacy governance, regulatory compliance, and risk management. This role involves leading privacy initiatives, advising senior management, and fostering a culture of privacy accountability within a complex multinational environment.
Responsibilities
- Act as a trusted advisor to management and business stakeholders on privacy, data protection, and regulatory developments.
- Lead and continuously improve the VFS privacy compliance framework, ensuring alignment with applicable data protection laws.
- Embed Privacy by Design principles across business initiatives, products, processes, and technology solutions.
- Lead privacy risk assessments, DPIAs, and mitigation activities in collaboration with relevant teams.
- Oversee VFS privacy operations, including data subject rights requests, incident management, and breach remediation.
- Maintain and improve privacy governance documentation, including RoPA, policies, and procedures.
- Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including the Volvo Group Privacy Office (GPO).
- Develop and promote privacy awareness, training, and a culture of accountability across the organization.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in law, business law, compliance, information management, information security, or a related field.
- Typically 5–8 years of relevant experience in privacy, data protection, compliance, or a related regulatory function within a complex multinational environment.
- Demonstrated experience leading privacy governance initiatives across jurisdictions and advising senior stakeholders on regulatory compliance, governance, and risk management.
- Strong knowledge of GDPR and other global privacy frameworks, privacy governance, data lifecycle management, information security principles, and related risk and compliance requirements.
- Familiarity with EU Data Economy Legislation, evolving digital regulation, and privacy implications of cloud technologies, data analytics, and automation.
- Sound judgment and ability to translate complex requirements into practical guidance, balance regulatory risk with business needs.
- Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Strategic, analytical, and well-organized with problem-solving abilities.
- High standards of integrity, professionalism, and accountability.
Desired Qualifications
- Legal qualification or an equivalent privacy/compliance background is preferred.
- Experience with privacy management platforms such as OneTrust is advantageous.
- Proficiency with Microsoft 365 tools is advantageous.
- Relevant privacy certifications, such as CIPP/E, CIPM, or CIPT, are also an advantage.
Benefits
- A solid and competitive package of compensation and benefits.
- Diverse working environment with a culture of care and inclusion.
- Support for personal development and growth to achieve career aspirations.
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Company
Volvo Group
Job Posted
1 week ago
Expires
in 1 week
Employment Type
Full Time
WorkMode
On Site
Experience Level
Senior
Locations
Göteborg, Sweden
Qualification
Bachelor, Master, Doctoral
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