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Data Privacy Lead Analyst

Job Req Id:
26950739
Location(s):
Budapest, Budapest, Hungary
Job Type:
Hybrid
Posted:
Apr. 02, 2026

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Job Overview

The Data Privacy Lead Analyst is responsible for facilitating/ executing the day-to day activities to support governance and oversight, operational risk management and controls leadership across the Data Transfers Office. This individual has responsibility for supporting privacy and cross border related capabilities and requirements including compliance with the Citi Global Privacy Policy, Citi Cross Border Data Standards, identification and management of operational risks associated with Privacy and Cross border data transfers working across the business to ensure that effective controls and monitoring are in place to reduce risk. 

Responsibilities:

  • Engages in assessment of Privacy impact processes and Cross Border related controls required for all initiatives, new products and services

  • Assess, evaluate, and validate controls through processes and tools such as the MCA and KRIs as appropriate for data privacy risk

  • Support the Business and Functions on reviews and audits on Data Privacy and Cross Border Data Transfers. Support the business on reviewing and responding to findings by reviewers.

  • Manage day to day activities that support implementation of global policy requirements and regional standards, and on the assessment of the legal and regulatory requirements with Country Legal and Compliance as well as the development of local procedures as relate to Cross Border and Data Privacy

  • Coordinate periodic reviews of the Business’s data privacy processes, Cross border data transfers and control and validate changes as a result of such reviews

  • Track and review deviations and risk acceptances when raised and at the time of renewal to assess the need for deviations and ascertain that the business has implemented and documented effective compensating controls

  • Follow Escalation Policy and procedures to ensure effective escalation and socialization of material risk events and issues across businesses for any data privacy related items

  • Provide input and review of completed Cross Border Data Clearance CAPs in the tracking system prior to validation by other control and assessment functions such as Internal Audit and ORM

  • Coordinate and support the Business in the implementation of global, regional and local Data Privacy, regulatory and risk and control projects

  • Ensure high quality execution for Data Privacy and Cross Border Data Transfer programs for any Citi initiated programs, in coordination with Global Risk and Control and the In Business Regulatory Engagement Head

  • Develop and implement training on risk and control concepts, processes, tools, and on effect

Qualifications:

  • 6-10 years of relevant experience

  • Demonstrates Data Privacy, Data Privacy Operations, Information Security or Cyber related risk management experience or minimum two years in an Internal Audit, Risk Management, or Control Management related role

  • Working knowledge of Data Privacy Compliance laws, rules, regulations, risks, and appropriate controls.  Additionally, familiarity with privacy related technology considerations such as cookies, mobile devices, biometric and geolocation data is desired

  • Risk-based thinking and analytical mindset

  • Ability to lead and drive controls across the products and functions irrespective of reporting lines

  • Communicates effectively, develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences; able to drive consensus, and influence relationships at all levels

  • Collaborates effectively by building partnerships and working well with others to meet shared objectives

  • Up-to-date understanding of key data privacy risk and control concepts, tools and trends

  • Experience in managing and implementing successful projects

  • Proficient in the use of basic Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Education

  • Bachelor's/University degree, Master's degree preferred; Privacy certification is preferred but not required

What we can offer you:

By joining Citi Hungary, you will not only be part of a business casual workplace with a hybrid working model (up to 2 days working at home per week), but also receive a competitive compensation package and enjoy a whole host of additional benefits that support you (and your family) to be well, live well and save well:

  • Cafeteria Program

  • Home Office Allowance (for colleagues working in hybrid work models)

  • Paid Parental Leave Program (maternity and paternity leave)

  • Private Medical Care Program and onsite medical rooms at our offices

  • Pension Plan Contribution to voluntary pension fund

  • Group Life Insurance

  • Employee Assistance Program

  • Access to a wide variety of learning and development programs, online course libraries and upskilling platforms, such as Udemy and Degreed

  • Flexible work arrangements to support you in managing work - life balance

  • Career progression opportunities across geographies and business lines

  • Socially active employee communities with diverse networking opportunities

Alongside these benefits Citi is committed to ensuring our workplace is where everyone feels comfortable coming to work as their whole self every day.  We want the best talent around the world to be energized to join us, motivated to stay, and empowered to thrive. 

Sounds like Citi has everything you need? Then apply to discover the true extent of your capabilities.

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Job Family Group:

Data Governance

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Job Family:

Data Privacy & Data Transfers

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Time Type:

Full time

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Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:

14 768 850,00 Ft - 24 762 350,00 Ft

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Most Relevant Skills

Constructive Debate, Data Governance, Data Management, Internal Controls, Laws and Regulations, Management Reporting, Policy and Procedure, Program Management, Regulatory Management, Risk Controls and Monitors.

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Other Relevant Skills

For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

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Automated Processing and AI

We use automated processing, including artificial intelligence, for our legitimate business interests (or our reasonable and appropriate business purposes) to identify and align the candidate's skills and abilities with a specific job opening. Additionally, if you so choose, or consent, we can match your skills and abilities to other suitable roles at Citi.

Importantly, all our hiring processes and decisions, including determining your suitability for a role, are conducted, checked, and decided by individuals. Our automated processing and AI do not involve relying on automatic or autonomous decision-making. Please refer to any Jurisdictional Considerations, with specific provisions for your country (where relevant) for further details.

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This job opening is for an existing job vacancy.

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