Overview
As Data Protection Officer, you will lead a privacy function within a purpose-led, data-focused UK organisation. You will steer the privacy program, advising senior leaders and the Board on complex data use, risks, and regulatory obligations. This role operates at scale and across multiple stakeholders, requiring pragmatic, credible guidance to advance the organisation’s data ambitions. You will partner with executives to shape governance and ensure compliant, responsible data practices while delivering tangible impact. This is a senior, mission-driven opportunity to influence data strategy and protect individuals’ privacy at scale.
Pay / Benefits
- hybrid working
- 27 days holiday
- 15% bonus
- 6% pension
- life assurance
- incentive scheme
Responsibilities
- Lead and develop the privacy team and function.
- Serve as the senior figurehead for data protection and privacy strategy.
- Advise on complex data use, privacy risk, and regulatory obligations.
- Provide credible, actionable guidance to senior leaders and the Board.
- oversee privacy governance across data across multiple stakeholders.
Key requirements
- Experience as a DPO or senior privacy leader ready to step into a designated DPO role.
- Proven ability to navigate regulatory obligations and privacy risk in a complex data environment.
- pragmatic
- credible
- excellent stakeholder management
- GDPR/privacy regulations
- privacy program management
- data governance and risk assessment
Data Protection Officer employer: Barclay Simpson Corporate Governance Recruitment
As a leading investment bank located in London, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic and inclusive work culture that prioritises employee growth and development. Our commitment to innovation in quantitative analytics offers unique opportunities for professionals to influence pricing models across multiple asset classes while collaborating with top-tier teams. With competitive compensation packages and a focus on continuous improvement, we are an excellent employer for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers in the financial services sector.
Contact Details:
Barclay Simpson Corporate Governance Recruitment Recruitment Team
