Job Title: Senior Data Privacy Compliance Manager
Location: Edinburgh
Great opportunity to act as a Data Privacy SME within the Risk & Compliance team, providing consultancy on data privacy laws and regulations to a UK-based financial services group. Support the Data Protection Officer in fostering a culture of compliance and oversight.
Responsibilities
- Compliance Oversight: Ensure adherence to data privacy regulations, focusing on data processing responsibilities. Oversee and challenge data privacy practices across teams, including risk management, security, governance, and legal functions.
- **Risk Management: Monitor and review data privacy controls, data mapping, and incident management. Conduct compliance reviews and handle data breach investigations.
- **Regulatory Updates: Track changes in data privacy regulations and implement necessary updates. Advise on regulatory impacts and ensure internal processes align with new requirements.
- **Training & Reporting: Develop training materials, produce management reports, and maintain compliance records. Provide oversight and support for Data Subject Requests and Privacy Impact Assessments.
- **Stakeholder Engagement: Manage relationships with internal stakeholders and external parties such as clients and auditors. Offer consultancy and ensure effective communication on data privacy matters.
Performance metrics:
- Compliance with UK data privacy regulations.
- Effective stakeholder interaction and feedback.
- Successful integration of data privacy practices within the organisation.
Experience Required
- Proven experience in data protection or GDPR compliance, ideally in a financial services setting.
- Strong knowledge of GDPR, UK DPA, and FCA regulatory frameworks.
- Experience in IT, compliance, or financial operations is advantageous.
- Relevant professional qualifications and excellent communication skills.