Data Privacy Specialist

Barclays; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A major bank in London is seeking a Data Privacy Specialist to support the Privacy Transformation Programme. The role involves implementing data privacy processes, ensuring compliance with regulatory obligations, and maintaining frameworks for data privacy risk management. The ideal candidate should have experience in a Tier-1 bank and strong knowledge of data protection regulations. This position offers a hybrid work environment with three days in the office.

Benefits

Enrolment in a pension plan

Paid holiday entitlement

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Data Privacy Specialist within a Tier-1 bank or financial institution.
• Ability to operate autonomously, delivering high-quality outputs to tight deadlines.
• Strong knowledge of data protection regulations (UK, EU, and global frameworks).

Responsibilities

• Support the design and implementation of data privacy processes.
• Act as a point of contact with Data Protection Authorities (DPAs).
• Develop and maintain policies, procedures, and frameworks for data privacy.

Skills

Data protection regulations

Stakeholder management

Compliance-driven environments

Autonomous working

Communication skills

Education

IAPP (CIPP/E, CIPM, CIPT) or BCS Data Protection Certification

Tools

OneTrust

Job description

Location: London, Canary Wharf (Hybrid – 3 days per week in office)

Duration: 6 months (no scope for extension at present; potential for permanency depending on future hiring needs)

Data Privacy Specialist

Overall Purpose of the Role

Barclays is seeking three experienced Data Privacy Specialists to join Group Compliance on a 6‑month contract. This team will support the Privacy Transformation Programme, a strategic initiative to standardise and automate key processes for managing data privacy risk across Barclays UK, Barclays Europe, BX, and PLC entities.

The successful candidates will help design, enhance, and implement the Bank’s Data Privacy Framework, ensuring compliance with regulatory obligations, supporting oversight teams, and embedding best practice across first and second lines of defence.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the design, implementation, and automation of data privacy processes as part of the Privacy Transformation Programme.
• Provide specialist expertise to Business Oversight Compliance teams across multiple Barclays legal entities.
• Act as a point of contact with Data Protection Authorities (DPAs), including supporting regulatory reporting, breach notifications, and investigations.
• Develop and maintain policies, procedures, and frameworks relating to data privacy risk management.
• Support standardisation across the bank, including implementation of the third‑party platform OneTrust for privacy management.
• Provide education and awareness training to employees on data privacy obligations and responsibilities.
• Contribute to regulatory engagements, risk assessments, and internal compliance monitoring.
• Collaborate with Legal, 1LoD SMEs, and Compliance colleagues to ensure a coordinated and effective approach to data privacy risk.

Skills & Experience

Essential:

• Proven experience as a Data Privacy Specialist within a Tier‑1 bank or financial institution.
• Strong knowledge of data protection regulations (UK, EU, and global frameworks).
• Demonstrated exposure to working with or responding to regulators.
• Ability to operate autonomously, delivering high-quality outputs to tight deadlines.
• Experience working in compliance‑driven environments with oversight responsibilities.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

Desirable:

• IAPP (CIPP/E, CIPM, CIPT) or BCS Data Protection Certification.
• Practical experience with OneTrust or other common privacy platforms.
• Experience delivering compliance transformation programmes.
• Knowledge of breach management processes and incident reporting.

About Barclays

Barclays is a British universal bank, diversified by business, customer type, and geography. Our operations include consumer banking and payments worldwide, as well as a top‑tier global corporate and investment bank. We are supported by a dedicated service company providing technology, operations, and functional services across the Group.

Our Values

At Barclays, everything we do is shaped by five core values: Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence, and Stewardship. These values guide how we build trust, deliver results, and measure success – not only by what we achieve but also by how we achieve it.

Diversity

We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture where colleagues of all backgrounds feel confident bringing their true selves to work. Diversity of thought, talent, and experience powers our ability to deliver excellence.

Hybrid Working

This role is based in London, Canary Wharf, with 3 anchor days per week in the office (Monday, Thursday, Friday). Occasional travel to other UK offices may be required.

Your Benefits as a Contractor with Randstad Sourceright

• Enrolment in a pension plan (after 12 weeks)
• Paid holiday entitlement
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme for personal and professional support

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