Senior Data Protection Manager- 12 Month FTC

IQ-EQ; Greater London; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remuneration package

Pension scheme

Wellbeing benefits

Flexible working

Training & development

Job summary

IQ-EQ is seeking a Senior Data Protection Manager for a 12 month FTC to support the Group Data Protection Team. The role provides expert guidance on data protection compliance across the organisation and supports the Group DPO and the Privacy and Data Protection Analyst(s).

You will develop and maintain comprehensive data protection policies and procedures, advise on AI and emerging technologies, conduct audits and DPIAs, embed privacy in operations, and design training programmes for awareness

Qualifications

• 6+ years of professional experience in data protection and privacy management.
• Certifications such as IAPP CIPP/E, CIPM, or Practitioner Certificate in Data Protection.
• Proven GDPR competency and knowledge of current data protection regulations.
• Expert knowledge in developing and implementing data protection frameworks.
• Experience conducting compliance audits, risk assessments, and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on data protection compliance across the organisation.
• Develop and maintain data protection policies and procedures.
• Advise on responsible use of AI and emerging technologies.
• Review AI initiatives for privacy compliance.
• Conduct regular compliance audits and risk assessments.
• Engage with stakeholders to embed data protection in operations.
• Lead data protection impact assessments and advise on regulatory obligations.
• Design and deliver training to promote data protection awareness.

Skills

Data protection

GDPR knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Training delivery

Education

IAPP CIPP/E certification

CIPM certification

Data Protection Practitioner Certificate

Job description

Senior Data Protection Manager- 12 Month FTC

• Full-time
• Department: Compliance & Risk
• Type of Hire: Temporary

ABOUT IQ-EQ

Is a global investor services group with deep expertise in private markets. We support investment managers, asset owners and global businesses with the administration, compliance, governance, data and reporting that their structures depend on.

Across 25 jurisdictions, our 6,500+ professionals combine technical strength, connected technology and human understanding – the IQ and the EQ – to free clients from operational complexity and give them the peace of mind to focus on their core business activities.

Our IQ is our technical, regulatory and operational expertise, underpinned by data, technology and coordinated global delivery. Our EQ is our human partnership: understanding the business behind the numbers, the culture behind the structures and the individuals behind the screens.

With more than US$950 billion of assets under administration, our global client base includes 13 of the world's top 15 private equity firms* and 19 of the top 25 private debt firms**.

One relationship connects our clients to the right expertise as needs evolve, helping them move forward with clarity and confidence, wherever they operate.

To find out more about IQ-EQ visit iqeq.com.

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).

This is a 12 month FTC

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
• Advising on the responsible use of AI and emerging technologies
• Reviewing AI initiatives to ensure compliance with privacy and regulatory requirements
• 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

As a forward-looking business, sustainability is integral to our strategy and operations. Our sustainability depends on us building and maintaining meaningful, 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 our 5,500+ employees - from 94 nationalities, speaking 41 languages across 25 countries - to each achieve their potential. Through IQ-EQ Launchpad we support female 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 long-term relationships with our clients and supporting them in achieving their objectives. We understand that our clients' sustainability and success leads to our sustainability and success. We’re emotionally invested in our clients right from the beginning.