TL;DR
Group Head of Data Privacy and Records Management (Fintech): Setting and delivering the Group’s data privacy and records management strategy with an accent on regulatory compliance, risk governance, and privacy-by-design. Focus on embedding advanced privacy standards, leveraging AI for process enhancements, and leading specialist teams in a large-scale financial environment.
Location: Must be based in the UK, with a hybrid work pattern requiring at least 40% time in the Bristol or London office.
Salary: £114,800 – £170,000
Company
A major financial institution transforming the future of finance through technology, diversity, and inclusion.
What you will do
- Define and deliver the data privacy and records management strategy.
- Embed privacy-by-design across all products, systems, and processes.
- Maintain privacy frameworks, standards, and internal controls.
- Lead governance activities and provide expert guidance on privacy-related risks.
- Oversee breach reporting, ROPA, cross-border data transfers, and compliance dashboards.
- Support the development of privacy skills and organizational capabilities.
Requirements
- Extensive experience in data privacy and records management within a large financial organization.
- Industry-recognized qualification such as CIPM, CIPP/E, or PC.dp.
- Strong knowledge of GDPR and global data transfer requirements.
- Proven strategic leadership skills with experience managing specialist teams.
- Experience with emerging technologies including AI and Privacy Enhancing Technologies (PETs).
- Strong analytical, governance, and risk management background.
Culture & Benefits
- Generous pension contribution up to 15%.
- Annual performance-related bonus and share schemes.
- 30 days of holiday plus bank holidays.
- Flexible benefits package including discounted shopping.
- Generous parental leave policies and wellbeing initiatives.
- Inclusive work environment with a focus on diversity and belonging.