Data Risk Manager

Alter Domus; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global investment solutions provider in London is seeking a Data Risk Manager to lead data risk management efforts, ensuring compliance with GDPR and best practices. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree and 10+ years of relevant experience, with strong analytical skills and the ability to communicate effectively. The role offers extensive development opportunities and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Professional accreditations support

Flexible arrangements

Generous holidays

Continuous mentoring

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Share Plan

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in data and personal data career.
• Strong understanding of risk management taxonomy, processes, analyses, and tools.
• Experience with data incidents and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Establish and oversee the organization’s data risks.
• Develop and implement policies and standards aligned with regulations.
• Monitor and report on data-related Key Risk Indicators.

Skills

Data risk management

Analytical skills

IT systems understanding

Cybersecurity risk management

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical or legal field

Job description

Overview

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As a world leading provider of integrated solutions for the alternative investment industry, Alter Domus (meaning “The Other House” in Latin) is proud to be home to 90% of the top 30 asset managers in the private markets, and more than 6,000 professionals across 24 jurisdictions.

With a deep understanding of what it takes to succeed in alternatives, we believe in being different - in what we do, in how we work and most importantly in how we enable and develop our people. Invest yourself in the alternative, and join an organization where you progress on merit, where you can speak openly with whoever you are speaking to, and where you will be supported along whichever path you choose to take.

Find out more about life at Alter Domus at careers.alterdomus.com

Role

Alter Domus is seeking a Data Risk Manager who will be responsible for working with senior management to establish, maintain and oversee the organization’s data risks. Working alongside the Group Risk and Resilience function, your responsibilities will include:

• You will develop, maintain, evaluate, and implement policies, procedures, and standards aligned with business, compliance and/or regulatory requirements. You will propose data risk appetite.
• You will identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with an organization's data, ensuring its confidentiality, integrity, and availability while complying with regulations, including GDPR, the European AI Act EBA and DORA.
• You will understand market best practice data governance in a dynamic digital landscape of commercially fast-growing companies with a strong technology focus.
• You have an interest and understanding of data in a generative AI environment.
• You will evaluate the design and effectiveness of controls through testing and clearly document findings.
• You will monitor and report on data-related Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) and metrics for senior management and board-level committees.
• Communicate policy and control non-compliance and collaborate on remediation plans with control owners.
• You will be a pragmatic partner to the business by providing counsel on data related risks and an influential resource for technology partners by supporting control integration in business-as-usual operations.
• You will investigate data incidents.
• You will maintain, develop and apply a deep knowledge of current best practice information security controls particularly those that may directly impact Alter Domus.
• You will manage, mentor, and train staff to promote growth and continued education.
• You will partner with Data Protection and Compliance teams to ensure data classification, encryption, retention, and disposal controls are effective.

Your profile

• You will have a Bachelor’s degree in a technical or legal field or related field or equivalent work experience.
• You will bring with you a minimum 10 years of data and personal data (incl. GDPR) career experience.
• You must have experience in data risk management, with a good understanding of IT systems/infrastructure and control.
• You will have strong analytical skills and the ability to organize work in a logical, thorough and succinct manner.
• You will have a strong understanding of cybersecurity risk management and how internal and external stakeholders are affected.
• You will have knowledge of risk management taxonomy, processes, analyses, and tools.
• You will have effective written and verbal English communications skills.

What we offer

We are committed to supporting your development, advancing your career, and providing benefits that matter to you.

Our industry-leading Alter Domus Academy offers six learning zones for every stage of your career, with resources tailored to your ambitions and resources from LinkedIn Learning.

Our global benefits also include:

• Support for professional accreditations such as ACCA and study leave
• Flexible arrangements, generous holidays, plus an additional day off for your birthday!
• Continuous mentoring along your career progression
• Active sports, events and social committees across our offices
• 24/7 support available from our Employee Assistance Program
• The opportunity to invest in our growth and success through our Employee Share Plan

Equity and inclusion

Equity in every sense of the word:

We are in the business of equity, in every sense of the word. For us, this means taking action to ensure every colleague has equal opportunity, valuing every voice and experience across our organisation, maintaining an inclusive culture where you can bring your whole self to work, and making Alter Domus a workplace where everyone feels they belong.

We celebrate our differences, and understand that our success relies on diverse perspectives and experiences, working towards shared goals and a common purpose. We take pride in creating a workplace where all our people are empowered to be truly invested in the alternative and bring their whole selves to work.

We are committed to ensuring a welcoming recruiting and onboarding process for everyone. Please contact our hiring team if you require any accommodations to make our recruitment process more accessible for you.