Data Privacy Specialist - Transformation & Compliance Lead

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

Job summary

A leading financial institution seeks experienced Data Privacy Specialists for a 6-month contract in London, Canary Wharf with hybrid working. The role focuses on supporting the Privacy Transformation Programme, ensuring compliance with data protection regulations, and enhancing the Data Privacy Framework across the bank. Successful candidates will have proven experience in data privacy within Tier 1 banks, strong stakeholder management skills, and knowledge of data protection regulations. This position offers several benefits and potential for permanent roles.

Benefits

Enrolment in pension plan

Paid holiday entitlement

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Data Privacy Specialist within a Tier 1 bank or financial institution.
• Demonstrated exposure to working with or responding to regulators.
• Ability to operate autonomously, delivering high‑quality outputs to tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Support the design, implementation, and automation of data privacy processes.
• Provide specialist expertise to Business Oversight Compliance teams.
• Act as a point of contact with Data Protection Authorities.

Skills

Data protection regulations knowledge

Stakeholder management

Compliance-driven environment experience

Strong communication skills

Education

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

Tools

OneTrust

Job description

A leading financial institution seeks experienced Data Privacy Specialists for a 6-month contract in London, Canary Wharf with hybrid working. The role focuses on supporting the Privacy Transformation Programme, ensuring compliance with data protection regulations, and enhancing the Data Privacy Framework across the bank. Successful candidates will have proven experience in data privacy within Tier 1 banks, strong stakeholder management skills, and knowledge of data protection regulations. This position offers several benefits and potential for permanent roles.