Privacy Manager EMEA

SEI is seeking to hire a Privacy Manager to support the delivery of the SEI Privacy Program in alignment with global and regional privacy, data protection and data governance laws and regulations. The Privacy Manager will manage privacy operations across EMEA (Ireland, Luxembourg, South Africa, and India), working with stakeholders across business units and governance functions. This role drives privacy and data governance compliance, implements privacy and data governance practices, and supports SEI’s privacy and data protection goals.

What you will do

• Strategic Privacy Leadership: Act as the primary privacy representative for the EMEA region, ensuring alignment with SEI’s global privacy and data governance standards and objectives.
• Apply knowledge of regional privacy regulations (GDPR, UK GDPR, local laws, and central bank regulations) to support privacy and data protection compliance initiatives.
• Lead the strategic development and implementation of the EMEA Privacy Program on a risk basis, aligning with global standards and regional requirements.
• Provide guidance on emerging privacy risks, operational developments, and compliance requirements to senior leadership and business unit stakeholders.

Privacy Governance and Operations

• Oversee and deliver regional privacy and data governance operations on a risk basis, including data mapping, PIAs, DSARs, incident/breach management, and data quality and lifecycle management in collaboration with the global Privacy Office.
• Collaborate with operational and technical teams to identify and remediate privacy risks, ensuring alignment with privacy-by-design principles.
• Support the creation, amendment, and refinement of business processes to incorporate privacy and data governance controls, including data categorization, labeling and retention schedule development and enforcement.
• In collaboration with the global Privacy Office, help manage privacy relationships with third-party vendors and oversee privacy assessments for vendor engagements.

Regulatory and Legal Compliance

• Ensure compliance on a risk basis with EMEA privacy and data governance laws and regulations (e.g., GDPR) while monitoring updates to global privacy and data governance legislation.
• Collaborate with legal and compliance colleagues to review and promote understanding of privacy laws and regulations.
• Participate in internal committees including affiliate management and working groups to represent privacy interests.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Work with governance functions such as Information Security, Third-Party Risk Management, Technology Risk, and Enterprise Risk to promote privacy compliance.
• Build strong relationships with business unit leaders and stakeholders, ensuring they are informed and engaged in privacy governance activities.
• Deliver privacy training to employees and promote privacy awareness throughout the region.

Technology and Tools Management

• Lead the EMEA implementation and management of OneTrust modules for privacy operations, ensuring customization to regional requirements.
• Develop and maintain privacy metrics and reporting for regional stakeholders in coordination with the global Privacy Office.

What we need from you

• Extensive knowledge of GDPR, UK GDPR, and other regional privacy and data governance regulations, including those related to central banks.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organisation.
• Experience in managing privacy programs or data protection / governance initiatives within the financial services sector.
• Proficiency with privacy management platforms, such as OneTrust.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills to support decision-making and stakeholder engagement.
• Ability to work independently, assess, prioritize, mitigate, and remediate privacy risks effectively.
• A degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent). Privacy certifications (e.g., CIPP/E, CIPM) are preferred.

What we would like from you

• Strong understanding of operational and technical privacy and data governance measures.
• Ability to lead and manage cross-functional teams to achieve compliance and legal objectives.
• Skilled in facilitating group discussions and promoting privacy and data governance best practices.
• Proven ability to produce work products suitable for sharing with external parties including clients and regulators.
• Adept at identifying and prioritizing risks and recommending pragmatic business delivery solutions.
• Passion for fostering a culture of privacy and data governance compliance and continuous improvement.
• Person who embodies SEI Values of courage, integrity, collaboration, inclusion, connection and fun.

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SEI’s competitive advantage

SEI offers a comprehensive benefits package focused on physical and mental well-being, a strong pension plan, tuition reimbursement, hybrid working, and strong work-life balance.

SEI Investments (Europe) Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FRN 191713). SEI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.