Data Protection and Governance ManagerNew

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The opportunity

Are you ready for your next career step? We are looking for an experienced Data Protection & Governance Manager to join the Data Protection & Governance team within the CISO Office.

What you'll do

  • Govern & Scale: Operationalise data ownership, stewardship, classification, and lifecycle/deletion controls across the business.

  • Manage Privacy Risk: Maintain the 2LoD risk framework, risk register, and effectiveness testing for EU privacy laws (GDPR), DORA, MaRisk, and emerging regulations like the EU AI Act.

  • Support the DPO & CISO: Triage the DPO mailbox, handle complex internal/external queries, and run DPO involvement and administrative processes.

  • Monitor & Report: Design high-impact privacy metrics, global "health checks," and executive reporting for governance forums.

  • Drive Execution & Compliance: Partner cross-functionally to close audit findings, manage third-party/vendor risks (DPAs, PIAs/TIAs), and run dynamic privacy awareness initiatives.

  • + years of hands-on experience combining data protection/privacy risk: management with data governance (metadata, data quality, stewardship) preferably in banking, fintech, or financial services.

What they're looking for

  • Proven track record building operational/NFR frameworks, risk matrices, and: registers covering personal data, privacy, and AI risks.
  • Solid grasp of core InfoSec intersection points: encryption, access controls, logging, and incident response.
  • Familiarity with GRC tooling (e.g., ServiceNow) and modern AI-driven risk reporting.
  • Certifications (Preferred): IAPP (CIPP/E, CIPM) or Security/Risk credentials (CISA, CISM, CRISC).