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Position: Records Management and Data Protection Officer

Responsible to: Chief Compliance Officer

Job Description

Job Summary:

Oversee records policies, ensures data protection, manages data access and security, conducts audits, train staff and handles data breaches or access requests.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop a records management program for the maintenance, digitalisation, protection, retrieval and disposal of records;
• Maintain and oversee the implementation of the records management program by updating the records and retention schedules as well as the disposal policies;
• Provide training to staff on records management procedures and policies;
• Perform regular assurance tests to ensure that procedures are followed;
• Ensure that data controllers and data subjects are informed about their data protection rights, obligations and responsibilities;
• Raise awareness about data protection in the workplace;
• Give advice and recommendations to the Bank about the interpretation or application of the data protections rules;
• Monitor compliance with the Bank’s policies on the protection of personal data and monitor compliance with the Data Protection Act;
• Act as the contact point for the Information Commission on issues relating to the processing, including consultation, investigations, audits or any other aspect that the Commission deems necessary in relation to the data protection laws; and
• Act as the main focal point to the data subjects’ complaints and shall be responsible for establishing adequate mechanisms to adopt handling of disputes.

Benefits

Remuneration

Salary will be based on qualifications and experience.

Job Requirements

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Management, Law, Information Technology, Library Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in records management, data governance, or compliance – preferably within Banking, insurance, or other regulated financial services function.
• Experience with Electronic Document and Records Management Systems (EDRMS).
• Familiarity with international and national data protection laws.

Key Competencies

• Data protection knowledge
• Records management expertise
• Risk assessment and management
• Compliance audit skills
• Communication and training abilities
• Problem-solving and analytical thinking

How To Apply

Interested candidate(s) are requested to Sign-up or login to apply now or should apply by submitting letter of application, up-to-date curriculum vitae and certificates to Chief Human Resource Officer, by email: careers@nouvobanq.sc.

Management reserves the right to contact only shortlisted candidates for interview.

Closing date: 2nd February 2026

Note:

In order to increase your chances of a successful selection, kindly ensure that your application is complete and that all relevant information such as your qualifications have been provided with your application.   Otherwise, the Employer reserves the right not to consider your application for selection.