Data Privacy Analyst in Manchester

The Data Privacy Analyst role is operationally focused, requiring a hands-on and collaborative approach to managing privacy processes. The analyst will ensure that Vanguard's privacy framework is robust and compliant with relevant regulations, particularly European data protection laws. The role involves process enhancements, stakeholder collaboration, and protection of client and employee data, advancing Vanguard's commitment to privacy excellence.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, analyse, and support compliance with European Data Protection Privacy laws including GDPR and Vanguard's Global Privacy Policy.
• Conduct and support privacy risk assessments such as Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs), Transfer Impact Assessments (TIAs), and Legitimate Interest Assessments (LIAs).
• Maintain and update Records of Processing Activities (ROPAs) to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Develop, implement, and continuously enhance privacy policies, procedures, and operational controls.
• Provide guidance and training to stakeholders on privacy requirements and operational procedures, including leading privacy-related forums and training to increase awareness.
• Support the maintenance and evolution of the privacy program framework, including policy and standard development, and oversee privacy incident control and response frameworks.
• Consult with business leaders to implement Privacy by Design principles and assess data privacy and security risks to mitigate potential incidents.
• Monitor emerging privacy risks in the industry and participate in privacy organizations to stay updated on best practices.
• Oversee daily incident assignments, investigations, and ensure adherence to regulatory and notification requirements.
• Collaborate with legal counsel to implement new privacy requirements and review program metrics to provide insights to management.
• Participate in special projects as assigned.

This is a hybrid position and would require you to work in the office 3 days per week (Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday).

Qualifications

• Relevant work experience in risk, compliance or regulatory roles, preferably within the financial services industry.
• CIPP/E certification is preferred; CIPP/US certification is considered a plus.
• An undergraduate degree or an equivalent combination of training and experience is required.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence, prioritise, and communicate risks clearly.
• Ability to interpret and apply privacy requirements to real-world business processes, systems, and data flows.
• Strong administrative, organisational, program management, and presentation skills, with attention to detail and a practical, outcome-driven mindset.
• Experience with privacy management tools such as OneTrust is a plus.

Equal Opportunity and Work Environment

Vanguard is an equal opportunity employer. Vanguard is committed to providing all crew members a working environment that is free from discrimination, prejudice and bias. Through this Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy, Vanguard reaffirms its commitment to equal employment opportunity for all applicants and crew members without regard to race, colour, national origin or ancestry, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, veteran or military status. Vanguard prohibits discrimination based on genetic information, as well as any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Vanguard. Please inform careers@vanguard.com if you need assistance completing this application or to otherwise participate in the application process.

How We Work

Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for the majority of our crew members, designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in-person learning, collaboration, and connection. We believe our mission-driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long-term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience.