Senior Data Protection Specialist

As a Senior Data Protection Specialist at Saxo Bank, you will be crucial in integrating data protection into fintech innovation within the Information Security and Technology Foundation. You will operationalize GDPR, DORA, and related regulations, owning the Record of Processing Activities, leading various impact assessments (LIA, TIA, DPIA), and embedding privacy by design. The role involves delivering data protection training, driving strategic initiatives, and collaborating internationally to ensure robust data protection controls.

Must Have

• Maintain and improve Record of Processing Activities (RoPA).
• Lead and advise on DPIAs, LIAs, and TIAs.
• Embed privacy by design/default in change and product lifecycles.
• Develop and deliver data protection training and awareness.
• Support cross-border data transfers and vendor due diligence (DPAs, SCCs).
• Prepare materials for Data Governance and Protection Committees.
• Significant experience (7+ years) in privacy/data protection in financial services.
• Deep knowledge of GDPR, DORA, and Danish Data Protection Act.
• Demonstrable experience with RoPA, DPIA, LIA, TIA at scale.
• Strong analytical, writing, and presentation skills.
• Understanding of operational resilience, incident/breach response, and third-party risk data protection.
• Experience with SCCs and cross-border transfers.
• Fluent in English.

Good to Have

• Familiarity with ePrivacy and UK GDPR.
• Danish language skills.
• Certifications such as CIPP/E, CIPM, CIPT, or ISO/IEC 27701.

Perks & Benefits

• Purpose-driven organization
• Opportunity to make a true impact
• Investment in professional development
• Robust career path
• International organization (2,500 colleagues across 15 countries)
• Diversity and inclusion valued
• Open feedback culture
• Supportive team environments
• Dynamic learning journey
• Immense career opportunities
• Competitive package

About the Job

Put data protection at the core of fintech innovation. As a Data Protection Specialist, you will join the Information Security and Technology Foundation in the first line of defence, partnering across business journeys and with the second and third lines to operationalise GDPR, DORA and related regulations.

You will own the Record of Processing Activities, lead LIA, TIA and DPIA assessments, embed privacy by design/default, and deliver data protection training and awareness (including data ethics). You will drive strategic data protection initiatives through the Data Governance and Protection Committees.

The role is based at HQ in Hellerup, Denmark (hybrid), collaborating closely with colleagues in India. Expect senior stakeholder exposure, international impact and a competitive package.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve the Record of Processing Activities (RoPA), ensuring completeness, accuracy and timely updates across business journeys.
• Lead and advise on DPIAs, LIAs and TIAs, assessing risks, defining treatments and tracking remediation to closure.
• Embed privacy by design/default in change and product lifecycles, including minimisation, retention/deletion, pseudonymisation and secure data flows.
• Develop and deliver data protection training and awareness; measure effectiveness and report progress to committees and management.
• Support cross‑border data transfers and vendor due diligence (DPAs, SCCs), aligning data protection controls with DORA, operational resilience and third‑party risk processes.
• Prepare materials for and participate in Data Governance and Protection Committees; provide clear status reporting, metrics and insights on the operational effectiveness of implemented data protection controls; support audits and incident/breach readiness.

Your Profile

You are a proactive, pragmatic data protection specialist who thrives in a fast‑moving, international environment. You communicate clearly with technical and non‑technical stakeholders, influence decision‑making, and translate regulatory requirements into practical, risk‑based controls.

Detail‑oriented yet outcome‑focused, you operate confidently in the first line of defence, contribute in committees, and collaborate effectively across time zones, building trust with colleagues in HQ and India.Significant experience (ideally 7+ years) in privacy/data protection in financial services or other regulated organisations.

Further;

• Deep knowledge of GDPR, DORA and the Danish Data Protection Act; familiarity with ePrivacy and UK GDPR is beneficial.
• Demonstrable experience with RoPA, DPIA, LIA and TIA at scale; privacy by design/default and data lifecycle management.
• Strong analytical, writing and presentation skills.
• Understanding of operational resilience, incident/breach response and third-party risk data protection; experience with SCCs and cross-border transfers.
• Fluent in English; Danish is an advantage. Certifications such as CIPP/E, CIPM, CIPT or ISO/IEC 27701 are a plus.

Deadline for applications is 31st of January 2026.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis; early applications are encouraged.

We get curious people invested in the world

When you work, you become a Saxonian and part of a purpose-driven organisation, where good ideas are always taken seriously, and where you can make a true impact. We are invested in your development, and you can expect a robust career from day one when you join – no matter which role you take on.

You will join 2,500 other ambitious colleagues across 15 countries and become part of an international organisation. Working, you will get to meet colleagues from many different cultures and backgrounds, and you should know that we value diversity and inclusion and see it as a genuine source of strength to drive growth, foster innovation and position us for long-term success.

We encourage an open feedback culture and supportive team environments enabling employees to grow and fulfil their career aspirations.

When you bring passion, curiosity, drive and team spirit, your learning journey will be dynamic and your career opportunities will be immense.

We don’t just offer a job – we offer an opportunity to invest in your future!

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