Role: Program Manager with Data Governance & Compliance
Location :Sheffield, UK (Hybrid – 3 days onsite)
Duration: Contract
Role Overview:
Project Manager with deep expertise in data governance, regulatory compliance, and Microsoft Purview to lead strategic initiatives across banking and financial services. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience managing Legal Holds, data retention policies, and compliance frameworks in highly regulated jurisdictions including the US, UK, Mexico, China, Switzerland, Saudi Arabia, India, Hong Kong, Germany, and Turkey.
Key Responsibilities :
* Lead global data governance and compliance projects ensuring alignment with local and international regulations (e.g., GDPR, FCA, PRA, AML, FCPA, Basel III).
* Implement and manage Microsoft Purview for data cataloging, classification, lifecycle management, and policy enforcement.
* Oversee Legal Hold processes, ensuring proper triggers, tracking, and release mechanisms in line with audit and legal requirements.
* Define and enforce data retention and disposal policies tailored to jurisdictional mandates and internal governance standards.
* Collaborate with legal, risk, IT, and compliance teams to develop and maintain robust data controls and classification regimes.
* Maintain project documentation including risk registers, dashboards, compliance evidence, and governance frameworks.
* Monitor and report on project performance, regulatory adherence, and stakeholder engagement.
* Stay abreast of global regulatory developments and assess their impact on data governance and compliance strategies.
Required Skills & Experience:
* Proven experience as a Project Manager in banking or financial services, preferably in a multinational setting.
* Strong knowledge of data governance frameworks, regulatory compliance, and records management.
* Hands-on experience with Microsoft Purview or similar enterprise data governance tools.
* Familiarity with Legal Hold management, data retention schedules, and compliance audits.
* Deep understanding of global financial regulations, including but not limited to:
* GDPR (EU)
* FCA/PRA (UK)
* FCPA (US)
* AML/CTF (Global)
* Basel III (Global Banking Standards)
* Local data laws in China, Saudi Arabia, India, Mexico, HK, DE, CH, Türkiye
* Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.