Overview
Data Privacy Specialist role at Barclays in London, Canary Wharf (Hybrid – 3 days per week in office). 6-month contract as part of the Privacy Transformation Programme to standardise and automate data privacy risk processes across Barclays UK, Barclays Europe, BX, and PLC entities.
Responsibilities
* Support the design, implementation, and automation of data privacy processes as part of the Privacy Transformation Programme.
* Provide specialist expertise to Business Oversight Compliance teams across multiple Barclays legal entities.
* Act as a point of contact with Data Protection Authorities (DPAs), including supporting regulatory reporting, breach notifications, and investigations.
* Develop and maintain policies, procedures, and frameworks relating to data privacy risk management.
* Support standardisation across the bank, including implementation of the third-party platform OneTrust for privacy management.
* Provide education and awareness training to employees on data privacy obligations and responsibilities.
* Contribute to regulatory engagements, risk assessments, and internal compliance monitoring.
* Collaborate with Legal, 1LoD SMEs, and Compliance colleagues to ensure a coordinated and effective approach to data privacy risk.
Skills & Experience
* Proven experience as a Data Privacy Specialist within a Tier 1 bank or financial institution.
* Strong knowledge of data protection regulations (UK, EU, and global frameworks).
* Demonstrated exposure to working with or responding to regulators.
* Ability to operate autonomously, delivering high-quality outputs to tight deadlines.
* Experience working in compliance-driven environments with oversight responsibilities.
* Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
* IAPP (CIPP/E, CIPM, CIPT) or BCS Data Protection Certification.
* Practical experience with OneTrust or other common privacy platforms.
* Knowledge of breach management processes and incident reporting.
About Barclays
Barclays is a British universal bank, diversified by business, customer type, and geography. Our operations include consumer banking and payments worldwide, as well as a top-tier global corporate and investment bank. We are supported by a dedicated service company providing technology, operations, and functional services across the Group.
Hybrid Working
This role is based in London, Canary Wharf, with 3 anchor days per week in the office (Monday, Thursday, Friday). Occasional travel to other UK offices may be required.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Contract
Job function
* Finance and Project Management
#J-18808-Ljbffr