We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Data Governance Risk Manager to join a Compliance & Legal team of this established London Bank. This key role will be to enhance and maintain data, information security, data protection, and cyber control environment throughout the Bank. The successful candidate will also be the Data Protection Officer (DPO) and report to the Head of Compliance SMF16.

You will be in the London office 4 days a week and one day at home.

Key Responsibilities:

• Current-State Analysis: Assess the Bank’s existing information security control environment, identify control gaps, and develop enhancement strategies in line with the Bank’s risk appetite.

• Governance Framework: Design and maintain a robust governance framework for cyber resilience, information security, data security, and data protection.

• Supervisory Oversight: Provide Bank-wide supervisory oversight, management reporting, and policy development for IS, data, and cyber control frameworks.

• Compliance Monitoring: Support delivery of activities identified in the annual Compliance Monitoring Plan, including SYSC 9 & 10A record keeping, annual business outsourcing reviews, and regulatory reporting (REP018 and REP020).

• Risk Monitoring: Undertake ongoing monitoring of key data and IS risks, deliver staff training on data protection and cyber security, and enhance management reporting information (KRI/KPIs).

• Data Protection: Fulfill the Data Protection Officer role, assess current data and records management controls, and provide expert advice on data protection to business units.

• Operational Resilience: Provide advice and ongoing oversight on operational resilience, aligning practices with regulatory expectations.

• Stakeholder Engagement: Act as a liaison with Head Office and interact with various departments and senior management.

Skills and Experience:

Essential:

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in a senior role within a European financial services organisation, focusing on Data Protection, Data Governance, and/or Information Security.

• You will likely have a Technology background in Audit, Risk, Compliance or IS.

• Strong understanding of UK data protection regulations (GDPR) and best practices.

• Demonstrable experience with cyber control activities and change projects.

• Excellent communication skills to ensure risk and control understanding across the business.

• UK Visa / Citizen

Desirable:

• Basic project management capabilities.

• Experience across different banking business lines (retail, corporate/wholesale).

• Familiarity with cross-border data transfer processes and UK/European data security regulations. • Strong presentation skills for training and management reporting.

Qualifications:

• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CDMP, CIPP, or PMP are highly desirable.

On Offer:

• Competitive salary based on experience.

• Comprehensive benefits package including pension scheme, private healthcare, and life insurance.

• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.

• A dynamic and collaborative working environment in the heart of London.

How to Apply:

If you are a motivated and experienced professional looking to take on a challenging and rewarding role, we would love to hear from you. Please Apply.

Contact Information:

For more information about the role, please contact Paul Stanbridge at Fleet Search Ltd