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Leading Privacy, AI and Data Governance recruitment across the UK and US.
£100-120k salary with £20-30k bonus, pension, private health and much more.
Hybrid, 3 days in Glasgow
Are you a senior data protection leader ready to take ownership of privacy in a global bank?
A chance to shape data protection in a global financial powerhouse. Own the strategy, build and lead a team, and embed privacy into a business that thrives on innovation.
This newly created role offers significant scope to shape data privacy strategy and influence decision-making at senior levels.
What you’ll do:
* Lead on privacy oversight, identifying and assessing compliance risks and helping the business embed best practice
* Manage and investigate data privacy breaches, including containment, reporting, and preventative measures
* Conduct deep dives on high-risk areas and test control effectiveness and outcomes for data subjects
* Oversee compliance with global privacy legislation, including GDPR and cross-border data transfers
* Advise on data retention, privacy-enhancing technologies, and risk mitigation strategies
* Collaborate with technical, legal, and first line teams to strengthen privacy outcomes across the group
What you’ll bring:
* A senior data protection/privacy professional with hands-on leadership experience.
* Experience from a large-scale financial services organisation. If not FS, similar insurance, professional services, asset management, investment.
* Deep knowledge of data protection regulations (GDPR, DPA, etc.), IT infrastructure, and data lifecycle management.
* A strong communicator with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and lead cross-functional teams.
* Ability to drive multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring deadlines are met.
* Demonstrable ability to win hearts and minds on privacy!
This role will suit someone who combines technical depth with a strategic mindset. You'll have the platform to shape privacy governance across the enterprise, backed by a supportive leadership team and strong institutional commitment to compliance and risk excellence.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Information Technology, Consulting, and Legal
Industries
* Financial Services, Banking, and Investment Banking
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Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
Posted: 2 days ago
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