Data Privacy Analyst

Thinking Search; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global organization is seeking a Data Protection Analyst in Greater London to support privacy compliance, data governance, and risk management. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and a genuine interest in data and privacy regulations. Responsibilities include enhancing data protection policies, maintaining privacy metrics, and assisting with internal queries. Candidates should be prepared for impactful project work and stakeholder engagement in a complex international environment.

Qualifications

• Must have strong analytical capabilities and a genuine interest in privacy regulations.
• Experience in risk management and compliance frameworks is preferred.
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams.

Responsibilities

• Support the review and enhancement of internal data protection policies.
• Maintain dashboards to track key privacy indicators.
• Identify and assist with data protection risk mitigation activities.
• Conduct assessments on data processing activities.
• Support internal teams with privacy-related queries.
• Contribute to vendor practice reviews and client privacy requests.
• Assist in managing documentation and reporting.

Skills

Strong analytical capability

Stakeholder engagement

Risk management

Data governance

Familiarity with privacy regulations

Job description

Job Description

An excellent opportunity to join a leading global organisation as a Data Protection Analyst, supporting privacy compliance, data governance and risk management across a complex international environment. This role is ideal for someone who combines strong analytical capability with a genuine interest in evolving privacy, data and AI regulations.

You’ll work closely with colleagues across the business, helping to strengthen internal processes, support assessments, and contribute to key privacy initiatives. The position offers exposure to a broad range of data protection responsibilities, project work and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Support the review and enhancement of internal data protection policies, processes and controls
• Maintain dashboards and reporting metrics to track key privacy indicators
• Identify data protection risks and assist with mitigation and remediation activities
• Conduct assessments on data processing activities and assist with relevant documentation
• Support internal teams with privacy queries, guidance and training
• Contribute to reviews of vendor practices and client-driven privacy requests
• Assist in managing records, documentation, reporting and improvement initiatives

Work on special projects that support the firm’s privacy and risk...