Global Data Privacy Programme Manager in City of Westminster

As Vice President, Global Data Privacy Programme Manager at MUFG in London, your day‑to‑day responsibilities will centre around executing global privacy strategies that underline MUFG's commitment to trusted financial services. You will coordinate programme delivery across regions while maintaining control frameworks that support compliance with evolving regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of global privacy strategies while coordinating regional programme delivery to ensure consistent adherence to local and international regulations.
• Oversee the deployment and standardisation of data protection policies and procedures designed to safeguard sensitive information across all MUFG entities.
• Facilitate secure handling of personal data, financial records, and proprietary information by collaborating with teams throughout the organisation.
• Develop and maintain frameworks for personal data management including registers, breach reporting protocols, data transfers, vendor risk assessments, privacy assessments, legal developments tracking, advisory services, monitoring activities, risk reporting, and escalation processes.
• Monitor for potential breaches and consult on responses to regulatory inquiries to protect MUFG's reputation and client interests.
• Advise senior leadership on emerging privacy risks and regulatory trends while developing and delivering comprehensive global privacy training programmes.
• Support management of privacy budgets, resource allocation decisions, and vendor relationships to optimise programme effectiveness.
• Conduct quality assurance reviews for privacy controls related to the Global Data Privacy framework ensuring continuous improvement.
• Respond proactively to audit requests and internal testing reviews by managing issues effectively and ensuring timely remediation.
• Analyse privacy programme metrics periodically and prepare detailed reports for senior compliance leadership while facilitating liaison among global data privacy colleagues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) and a Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP) or similar certification.
• In-depth knowledge of global privacy laws and regulatory frameworks, gained through extensive experience in compliance or legal roles within financial services or regulated industries.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross‑functional privacy programmes with proven expertise in risk assessment, regulatory interpretation, compliance reporting, and project coordination.
• Practical understanding of privacy‑enhancing technologies coupled with strong analytical skills enabling anticipation of evolving business needs and adjustment of priorities.
• Collaborative approach that considers stakeholder input when making strategic decisions about compliance solutions while maintaining a customer‑service orientation.
• Experience supporting or conducting compliance or employee‑related investigations within matrix reporting organisations.
• Excellent communication skills combined with attention to detail and disciplined record‑keeping habits that ensure accuracy in all aspects of work.
• Structured approach to tasks with sound judgment applied in complex or sensitive matters, escalating appropriately when required.
• Ability to manage large workloads under tight deadlines while maintaining calmness in pressured environments.
• Commitment to lifelong learning demonstrated by cultivating innovation within the team.

Equal Employment Opportunity

MUFG is committed to embracing diversity and building an inclusive culture where all employees are valued, respected, and their opinions count. We support the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion in recruitment and employment, and oppose all forms of discrimination on the grounds of age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy and maternity, race, gender reassignment, religion or belief and marriage or civil partnership. We make our recruitment decisions in a non‑discriminatory manner in accordance with our commitment to identifying the right skills for the right role and our obligations under the law.