Data Privacy Manager

Taylor Root Dusseldorf; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm is seeking an experienced Data Protection Manager to enhance their data protection strategy. This hybrid role requires expertise in UK/EU data protection laws and experience implementing data protection strategies. You will drive compliance, provide expert advice, and deliver training across the team. Excellent communication skills and familiarity with tools like OneTrust are essential. If you are ready to make a significant impact in a supportive legal team, apply now.

Qualifications

• Experience in devising and implementing data protection strategies.
• Ability to maintain compliance with EMEA data protection legislation.
• Experience in delivering training and awareness programmes.

Responsibilities

• Drive the design and continual improvement of the data protection strategy.
• Provide expert advice on data protection topics.
• Support audits and monitoring on data protection maturity.

Skills

Strong knowledge of UK/EU and Middle East data protection laws

Excellent communication skills

Experience with tools like OneTrust

Education

Recognised data protection qualification (e.g., BCS, CIPP/E, CIPM)

Job description

Our financial services client are looking for an experienced Data Protection Manager to join a small and dynamic legal team within a successful financial services organisation.

Responsibilities

• Drive the design and continual improvement of the data protection strategy and programme.
• Provide expert advice on data protection topics including DPIAs, data breach management, and third‑party risk.
• Maintain records of processing activities and ensure compliance with EMEA data protection legislation.
• Deliver engaging training and awareness programmes across the business.
• Support audits, monitoring, and reporting on data protection maturity and KPIs.

Experience

• Experience of devising and implementing data protection strategies and operating models
• Strong knowledge of UK/EU and Middle East data protection laws and regulatory requirements.
• Recognised data protection qualification (e.g., BCS, CIPP/E, CIPM).
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively across teams.
• Experience with tools like OneTrust and familiarity with FinTech environments is a plus.

Location: London (Hybrid – 3 days in office)

If you’re ready to make an impact and help shape a robust data protection culture, apply now or reach out for a confidential conversation.

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