Global Data Protection Officer | GDPR & Privacy Lead

Monex Global; Manchester; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Monex Global seeks a Data Protection Officer to lead privacy governance across its international operations. The role is based in Manchester, UK, with responsibilities spanning GDPR compliance, DPIAs, data inventories and breach governance, reporting to senior management and coordinating with Legal, Compliance and IT teams.

The DPO will ensure data processing activities adhere to applicable privacy laws, maintain records, and drive privacy-by-design initiatives across product and procurement

Qualifications

• Significant hands-on experience in data protection, privacy governance or regulatory compliance.
• Deep knowledge of UK GDPR and EU GDPR and their practical application.
• Experience completing DPIAs, ROPAs, LIAs and data-protection assessments.
• Proven ability to draft and implement data protection policies and governance reporting.
• Strong understanding of information security, third-party risk and privacy-by-design concepts.
• Ability to translate legal requirements into clear operational controls and guidance.

Responsibilities

• Act as the appointed DPO for Monex entities and maintain independence.
• Advise on UK/EU privacy requirements and supervise data protection activities.
• Lead DPIAs, transfer risk assessments and data subject rights processing.
• Maintain data inventories, processing records and retention references.
• Oversee data breach governance and regulatory notifications when required.
• Provide training and awareness on data protection for staff across regions.

Skills

Data protection experience

UK & EU GDPR

DPIA experience

ROPAs

Data breach assessments

Data transfer assessments

Policy development

Info security

Third-party risk

Privacy by design

Regulatory translation

Job description

Monex Global seeks a Data Protection Officer to lead privacy governance across its international operations. The role is based in Manchester, UK, with responsibilities spanning GDPR compliance, DPIAs, data inventories and breach governance, reporting to senior management and coordinating with Legal, Compliance and IT teams.

The DPO will ensure data processing activities adhere to applicable privacy laws, maintain records, and drive privacy-by-design initiatives across product and procurement