Privacy Analyst (1 year fixed-term contract)

About Syngenta

At Syngenta Group, we're a global community of 56,000 innovators across 90 countries, united by a 250-year legacy of agricultural excellence. As the world's most local agricultural technology partner, we create tailor-made solutions that transform farming while protecting our planet, driven by our commitment to innovation, ethics, and integrity. Through our inclusive environment and diverse perspectives, we pioneer breakthrough solutions for farmers, society, and future generations. Join our worldwide teams of agricultural pioneers in creating a more resilient and equitable food system for all. 

At Syngenta, our goal is to build the most collaborative and trustworthy team in agriculture, providing top-quality seeds and innovative crop protection solutions that improve farmers' success. To support this mission, Syngenta is seeking a Hybrid Privacy Analyst (1 year fixed-term contract) in Budapest. 

Accountabilities

• As a Data Protection Analyst, you will support our internal business teams and partners in responding to various data protection queries, support the completion of data privacy risk assessments, and work to ensure operational business processes are compliant with data protection laws and regulations. In addition, you will support our third-party risk management program. Whilst working directly with HR teams across the business, you will identify potential privacy risks and supporting mitigation activities as per data protection legal requirements. Reporting to the Global Data Protection Lead, you'll help drive a culture of privacy, transparency, and compliance.
• Assist in maintaining the Records of Processing Activities (ROPAs) and ensuring it remains up to date.
• Assist conduct data protection impact assessments (DPIAs), third-party data privacy risk assessments, including Transfer Impact Assessment (TIA) and AI Risk Assessment, and monitor their remediation actions.
• Monitor and document data flows and assist in mapping personal data across systems and services.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., IT, InfoSec, Procurement) to gather information for privacy reviews.
• Support the implementation and maintenance of privacy policies, procedures, and training materials.
• Assist in the investigation of data privacy incidents.
• Provide guidance to teams on data protection queries.
• Assist in developing and delivering privacy training program to raise awareness across the organization.
• Support data retention activities and related compliance projects.
• Stay up to date about relevant data protection and AI regulations and industry best practices.
• Manage special projects assigned by Global Data Protection Lead.

Required

• Professional certification such as CIPP/E or equivalent
• Fluent English language knowledge. 
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience working on privacy requirements and privacy management system.
• Proven expertise in data protection, with a strong understating of data protection laws and regulations, such as GDPR.
• Experience conducting privacy impact assessments is essential.
• Knowledge of incident response procedures.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to simplify complex issues into clear, actionable steps.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to interpret legislation and apply it practically within a business context.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships across all levels of the organization.

Desired

• Professional certification such as CIPM or equivalent
• Familiarity with platforms such as OneTrust, Smartsheet, and ServiceNow.
• Understanding of HR systems and solutions.
• Experience in a large, complex global organization.

What We Offer

• An environment where every voice matters, professional growth is encouraged, and work-life balance is prioritized.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health and wellness coverage tailored to your location.
• Learning and development opportunities, wellness programs, employee assistance programs, and additional benefits in accordance with local practices.
• Dynamic and international team with great atmosphere
• Possibilities to learn and grow
• High quality office environment
• Possibility of working from home 

Syngenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

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