Hybrid Senior Data & Privacy Risk Leader

LLOYDS BANKING GROUP; Halifax; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension up to 15%

Performance bonus

Share schemes

Flexible benefits

30 days holiday

Wellbeing program

Job summary

LLOYDS BANKING GROUP is seeking a Senior Risk Manager, Data & Privacy to provide independent second-line oversight of data risk across the organisation, ensuring governance, controls and regulatory alignment. The role is hybrid and full-time, with a strong focus on data risk management and policy development.

The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in data governance, cloud technologies, AI and analytics, translating complex topics into actionable risk insights for senior leaders and

Qualifications

• 7+ years' experience in data risk, data governance, data management or a related risk field within a complex organisation, with experience of risk frameworks, oversight and controls that handle data throughout its lifecycle.
• 7+ years' experience translating complex technical, architectural and regulatory topics into clear risk insights, recommendations and practical actions for business and risk leaders.
• 7+ years' experience working with modern data environments and technologies, including cloud platforms, advanced analytics, AI and data architecture.
• 7+ years' experience applying analytical, communication and partner leadership skills to communicate risk insights, influence senior decision-makers and drive positive risk outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Provide independent second line supervision, scrutiny and risk assessment across business areas, pivotal initiatives and transformation programmes, evaluating how well governance, controls and frameworks related to data-related risks align with risk appetite, regulatory expectations and the Group Risk Management Framework.
• Deliver clear, evidence-based risk opinions and recommendations to inform decision-making, remediation, and investment priorities. Contribute to developing and improving data risk policies, standards, frameworks, and supervision techniques.
• Monitor and assess the data risk landscape, identifying emerging risks, control weaknesses, systemic themes and technology-related risks through analysis of risk indicators, incidents, assurance findings and management information.
• Enhance data risk reporting, metrics and oversight approaches to provide clearer insight into risk exposure and control effectiveness, improving risk visibility, challenge and timely management action.

Skills

Data risk governance

Data management

Data architecture

Cloud platforms

AI & analytics

Regulatory communication

Education

Professional risk qualifications

GDPR knowledge

BCBS239 knowledge

UK Data Protection requirements

AI governance knowledge

Job description

LLOYDS BANKING GROUP is seeking a Senior Risk Manager, Data & Privacy to provide independent second-line oversight of data risk across the organisation, ensuring governance, controls and regulatory alignment. The role is hybrid and full-time, with a strong focus on data risk management and policy development.

The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in data governance, cloud technologies, AI and analytics, translating complex topics into actionable risk insights for senior leaders and