Data Protection Adviser (7-month contract)

Banque Pictet & Cie SA

Key information

Publication date:04 June 2025
Workload:10 – 100%
Place of work:Geneva
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Job summary

Join Pictet's Corporate Functions, driving innovation in legal tech! Enjoy a supportive, diverse work environment.

Tasks

Advise on data protection and AI for new products and services.
Collaborate on projects ensuring compliance with regulations.
Review contracts related to data processing and AI initiatives.

Skills

University degree in Swiss Law; bar exam is a plus.
Strong understanding of Swiss and EU data protection regulations.
Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

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Your team

Corporate Functions includes the Group’s non-banking activities and employs more than 600 people. These functions are carried out by specialists with expertise across all business units and include the Communications, Compliance, Finance, Group Strategy and Projects , Human Resources, Information Security, Internal Audit, Legal, Risk and Tax departments.

You will be joining the Group Legal Technology and Privacy Team, a dynamic unit responsible for technological innovation, Gen AI, digitalisation and data protection across the Pictet Group. You will report to the Head of Group Legal Technology and Privacy in Geneva and advise the Group and Swiss organisations on processing the personal data of staff, clients, providers or any other individuals in compliance with applicable data protection rules. You will also provide support and expertise in the artificial intelligence regulatory framework.

Your role

Provide advice and recommendations on data protection and artificial intelligence (AI) to internal teams looking to roll out new products and services.

Work with Information Security, Technology & Operation teams, project managers and on business on data protection and AI related projects.

Ensure data protection and AI regulation compliance in projects and initiatives, working closely with relevant stakeholders to perform impact assessments (e.g. DPIA, TIA, etc).

Review data processing agreements (DPAs), other contracts, disclaimers and information notices related to data protection or AI.

Provide legal counsel and advice to Swiss organisations on personal data breaches and data subject requests. This includes notifying or responding to the relevant authorities or data subject as necessary.

Play a part in Group data protection governance, working closely with the Group DPO and other DPOs within the Group, as well as relevant stakeholders.

Your profile

University degree in Swiss Law, Swiss bar exam would be a plus.

Excellent knowledge of data protection regulations (Swiss and EU); knowledge of artificial intelligence and financial regulations would be a plus.

At least 3 years' experience in a similar role, ideally within the financial industry.

Excellent command of French and English; fluent in German would be a plus.

Rigorous and results-oriented.

Pragmatic, synthetic communication and good organisation skills.

Good teamwork and collaboration.

Note

We will not accept any CVs via agencies.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Pictet is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse environment. We respect all individuals and seek their inclusion in the workplace.

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