Senior Data Protection Manager

IQ-EQ; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Private health and dental cover

Life assurance

Gym membership discount

Hybrid working model

Training and development

Job summary

IQ-EQ is seeking a seasoned Data Protection professional to support the Group Data Protection Team and the DPO in operationalising the privacy and data protection risk management framework. The role focuses on providing expert guidance, developing policies, and driving compliance across the organisation.

You will lead audits, engage with stakeholders, and deliver training to promote best practices. The position offers a hybrid working model with strong development opportunities within a leading

Qualifications

• 6+ years of professional experience in data protection and privacy management.
• GDPR competency and knowledge of current data protection regulations.
• Expert-level knowledge in developing and implementing data protection frameworks and policies.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice and guidance on data protection compliance across the organisation.
• Develop, implement, and maintain data protection policies and procedures.
• Conduct regular compliance audits and assessments to identify risks and improvements.
• Engage with stakeholders to embed data protection in business operations.
• Lead data protection impact assessments and advise on regulatory obligations.
• Design and deliver training programmes to promote data protection awareness.

Skills

Data protection

Privacy management

GDPR

Education

IAPP CIPP/E

CIPM

Data protection certificate

Job description

We’re a leading Investor Services group offering end-to-end services in administration, accounting, reporting, regulatory and compliance needs of the investment sector worldwide. We employ a global workforce of6,500+ people across 24 jurisdictionsand have assets under administration (AUA) exceedingUS$857 billion. We work with 13 of the world’s top-15 private equity firms.

Our services are underpinned by a Group-wide commitment to ESG and best-in-class technology including a global data platform and innovative proprietary tools supported by in-house experts.

Above all, what makes us different is our people.Operating as trusted partners to our clients,we deliver intelligent solutions through a combination of technical expertise and strong relationships based on deep client understanding.

We’re driven by our Group purpose, to power people and possibilities.

To provide support for all aspects of the development and delivery of the Group’s Data Protection strategy, including to support the operationalisation and management of the Privacy and Data Protection risk management framework.

The role will provide expert technical advice and support to Clusters and to Group support functions.

Working as part of the Group Data Protection Team, the post will also assist the Group DPO to oversee and support the work of the Privacy and Data Protection Analyst(s).

What You'll Do:

• You'll provide expert advice and guidance on all aspects of data protection compliance across the organisation
• You'll develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive data protection policies and procedures
• You'll conduct regular compliance audits and assessments to identify risks and areas for improvement
• You'll engage with stakeholders across departments to ensure data protection principles are embedded in business operations
• You'll lead data protection impact assessments and advise on regulatory requirements and obligations
• You'll design and deliver training programmes to promote data protection awareness and best practice throughout the organisation

What We Offer

• Comprehensive remuneration: Motivating financial packages based upon market rates for your role and is proportionate to your qualifications, level of experiences and skills profile
• Pension Scheme: Generous employer contribution with the ability to allow and increase employee contributions
• Wellbeing: Additional social benefits such as private health and dental cover, life assurance, discounted gym membership, eye test and corporate GP
• Flexible working: We recognise the value of working flexibly and is keen to ensure all employees enjoy an excellent work-life blend. As such, we are open to conversations with employees related to setting up flexible working arrangements
• Support and development: We will ensure you have the right training, tools and development plan to grow and improve your skills every day.

About you:

• You bring 6+ years of professional experience in data protection and privacy management
• You hold relevant industry certifications such as IAPP CIPP/E, CIPM, or Practitioner Certificate in Data Protection
• You demonstrate proven GDPR competency and knowledge of current data protection regulations -
• You possess expert-level technical knowledge in developing and implementing data protection frameworks and policies
• You have experience conducting compliance audits, risk assessments, and stakeholder engagement on data protection matters

OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU AND THE ENVIRONMENT

Sustainability is integral to our strategy and operations. Our sustainability depends on us building and maintaining long-term relationships with all our stakeholders – including our employees, clients, and local communities – while also reducing our impact on our natural environment.

There is always more we can, and should do, to improve – whether in relation to our people, our clients, our planet, or our governance. Our ongoing success as a business depends on our sustainability and agility in a changing and challenging global landscape. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and diverse culture for our people, led by our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion steering committee.

Our learning and development programmes and systems (including PowerU and MyCampus) enable us to invest in growing our employees’ careers, while our hybrid working approach supports our employees in achieving balance and flexibility while remaining connected to their colleagues. We want to empower our6,500+ employees - from 94 nationalities, across 24 countries- to each achieve their potential.Through IQ-EQ Launchpad we support women managers launching their first fund, in an environment where only 15% of all private equity and venture capital firms are gender balanced.

We’re committed to growing relationships with our clients and supporting them in achieving their objectives. We understand that our clients’ sustainability and success lead to our sustainability and success. We’re emotionally invested in our clients right from the beginning.