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Executive – GRC Analyst (Data Protection) Vacancy at CDB 🛡️

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented professional with a strong background in data protection, privacy operations, or information security. This pivotal role will contribute to ensuring compliance with data protection laws and building a privacy-first culture within our organization, especially in the financial industry or a regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities for this Data Protection Role 🎯

  • Policy Development & Implementation: Support the development and operational guidelines for Data Protection frameworks, including the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA). 📋
  • Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs): Assist in conducting Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs) and Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) and privacy by design initiatives. 📊
  • Data Subject Rights Management: Coordinate and support the handling of data subject requests, ensuring timely and compliant responses, including reporting to relevant authorities. 📝
  • Records of Processing Activities (ROPAs): Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of processing activities (ROPAs) to ensure compliance. 📄
  • Compliance Improvement: Identify and implement programs to enhance compliance across teams and business units. ✅
  • Compliance Monitoring: Monitor internal compliance with data protection and privacy policies, identifying gaps and recommending improvements. 🔍
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with functions including Legal, Compliance, and IT Security, to embed privacy by design principles and best practices. 🤝
  • Internal & External Audits: Support internal and external audits related to privacy and compliance. 📊
  • Regulatory Updates: Stay updated on emerging privacy regulations and implement necessary changes to policies and practices. 🔄

Qualifications & Experience Required for GRC Analyst 🎓

  • Educational Background: A Bachelor’s Degree in Cyber Security, Computer Science, Information Security, Law, or a related discipline. 👩‍🎓
  • Relevant Experience: At least 2 years of experience in data protection, information security, compliance, legal, or risk functions within the financial or technology sectors. 📈
  • Hands-on Experience: Proven experience in data privacy impact rights, and participating in privacy audits or assessments. 💼
  • Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with data protection laws and regulations (e.g., PDPA, GDPR, ISO 27001, ISO 27701). ⚖️
  • Preferred Certifications: Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/E) or Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP). 🏅

Key Skills & Attributes for a Successful Data Protection Professional ✨

  • Privacy Principles Understanding: Strong understanding of privacy principles and risk management. 📚
  • Analytical & Visualization Tools: Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail using tools such as PowerBI, Excel, and other visualization concepts. 📈
  • Communication Skills: Good communication and interpersonal skills to work with both technical and non-technical teams. 🗣️
  • Leadership Potential: Demonstrates leadership potential to confidently share insights with stakeholders and grow into a future leadership role. 🌱
  • IT & Security Knowledge: Familiarity with IT and security controls (e.g., cloud, networks, systems, etc.). 💻
  • Integrity & Discretion: Ability to handle confidential data with integrity and discretion. 🔒
  • Self-Motivation & Learning: Self-motivated and open to learning new privacy technologies, frameworks, and legal standards. 🧠

Why Join CDB? 🌱

Rewards and remuneration commensurate with qualifications, competencies and abilities, with a well-defined career path awaits those with ambition, motivation, and a willingness to perform.

Apply for the Executive GRC Analyst Position Today! 📧

Please e-mail your CV, together with contact details of two non-related referees, indicating the position applied for in the “Subject” line of the e-mail to:

✉️ careers@cdb.lk

About Citizens Development Business Finance PLC (CDB) 🏢

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Contact Hotline: 📞 0117 388 388 Website: 🌐 www.cdb.lk

Closing Date: 12/08/2025

To apply for this job email your details to careers@cdb.lk