I am currently seeking a passionate Compliance Manager – Data Protection to join a purpose-driven, fast-growing professional services fintech firm with both national and international reach. In this role, you’ll shape and manage privacy frameworks, ensure GDPR and regulatory compliance, and provide expert guidance across business units—all within a culture that values innovation, integrity, and meaningful impact.

Key Responsibilities:

Compliance Oversight:
  • Maintain robust regulatory frameworks to ensure ongoing compliance with conduct-related obligations.
  • Develop and execute an annual, risk-based compliance assessment and monitoring program.
  • Ensure accurate and timely submission of regulatory reports to relevant authorities.
  • Deliver comprehensive compliance training across the organisation.
  • Identify, manage, and periodically review conflicts of interest to ensure effective mitigation.
  • Provide regular compliance updates and reports to the Head of Compliance.
Data Protection:
  • Monitor adherence to GDPR, EU data privacy laws, and internal global privacy policies through structured reviews and frequent monitoring.
  • Oversee the maintenance of key data protection records, including processing activities, data breaches, rights requests, and impact assessments.
  • Evaluate personal data breaches, determine regulatory reporting requirements, recommend corrective actions, and track recurring issues.
  • Liaise with clients and prospective clients regarding data privacy compliance obligations.
  • Act as a key resource for staff and stakeholders on data subject rights and privacy matters.
  • Compile and present data protection metrics and insights to the Board and governance bodies.
What You Bring:
  • Brings 5–8 years of senior-level experience within regulated financial services, with strong expertise in European regulatory frameworks, including MiFID II, GDPR, and CBI regulations.
  • Demonstrates solid operational understanding of MiFID firms or fund administrators, particularly in asset servicing and investment operations.
  • Known for exceptional communication, stakeholder engagement, and influencing abilities, paired with strong presentation and coaching skills.
  • Skilled at translating compliance strategies into commercial value, presenting risk insights to senior leadership, and building effective internal and external relationships.