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Data Protection Manager
Take ownership of data protection for a tech-first, challenger bank as they continue to scale globally.
With world class-data and tech resources at your disposal, you’ll report directly to the Chief Compliance Officer and only need to be in Central London office three times a week. The rest of the time you’ll manage your own schedule from home.
If you’re looking for a high impact opportunity where you can make real decisions and see the impact of your work. This role is a clear path to becoming their Data Protection Officer in the near future.
What you’ll do
You’ll take the lead on privacy for the UK and beyond, advising the business on data protection and making sure it stays compliant as it continues to launch new banking products and services. You’ll shape privacy assessments, track compliance and report directly to senior leadership, giving you a strong voice at the top table.
Building relationships across the business will be key, so you’ll work closely with privacy champions and stakeholders to keep things running smoothly. You’ll also get the chance to develop privacy frameworks that will be used globally.
What you’ll need
- Demonstrable experience from a tech-first, regulated organisation, like a startup or scaleup, e.g. fintech, digital bank, Insurtech, legaltech, SaaS scaleup.
- Proven track record as with proven end-to-end privacy delivery, able to take on a full DP programme.
- Deep knowledge of UK and EU GDPR data protection laws.
- Sound knowledge of best practice data protection and privacy frameworks, and methodologies.
About the company
The business is a fully licensed challenger bank, providing banking services and propositions for retail customers, global Fintech’s and SME lending solutions.
They’re on the 2025 Sunday Times Best Place to Work list with a 4.1 on Glassdoor.
Beyond the salary, you’ll have access to pension contributions, life cover, and private medical insurance – ensuring better financial security and well-being. There’s a huge 31 days holiday (plus bank holidays) and perks like an Electric Vehicle scheme and travel season ticket loan.
We seek individuals from a diverse talent pool and encourage applicants from underrepresented groups to apply to our vacancies. Our commitment to fair recruitment processes means that we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, regardless of their lived experience or personal characteristics. We also invite applicants who meet most of the listed requirements, even if not all, to apply. If you require any adjustments to the application process, please let us know.
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