Data Risk and Compliance Consultant

Barclay Simpson; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in the UK is seeking a Data Risk & Compliance Consultant to manage assurance frameworks across data risk areas, including Cyber/Data Security and Governance. The role involves testing controls, reporting findings, and driving remediation efforts to ensure data remains compliant and secure. The ideal candidate should have strong experience in data risk management, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders. This position offers a significant opportunity for professional growth in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in data risk, compliance, assurance, and audit.
• Strong understanding of data governance and security concepts.
• Ability to translate frameworks into actionable controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead risk-based assurance reviews across multiple frameworks.
• Test control design and effectiveness in cyber, legal, and data areas.
• Produce findings and action plans for key stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify gaps.
• Report on control health and risk themes.

Skills

Data risk management

Compliance assurance

Data governance

Cybersecurity concepts

Communication skills

Job description

Data Risk & Compliance Consultant required to own framework assurance across data risk areas such as Cyber/Data Security, Data Assets, Litigation/Legal Hold, Data Governance, and Operational Data Risk. You’ll test controls, surface issues, and drive remediation to keep data compliant, secure, and reliable.

What you’ll do

• Lead risk-based assurance reviews across multiple data risk frameworks.
• Test control design and effectiveness (cyber, assets, legal hold, access, retention, quality).
• Produce clear findings, ratings, and practical action plans.
• Work with Cyber, Legal, Data Owners, Engineering, and Governance to close gaps.
• Report control health and risk themes to senior stakeholders.

What you bring

• Experience in data risk/compliance/assurance/audit/controls.
• Strong grasp of data governance and security concepts.
• Able to translate frameworks into testable controls and improvements.
• Confident communicator with crisp reporting skills.