Data Privacy Manager

Industry: Banking & Financial Services

Role Summary:

We are seeking a highly experienced Data Privacy Manager to lead and oversee data protection initiatives across our organization. This role is critical in ensuring compliance with global and regional privacy regulations, with a strong emphasis on the banking sector. The ideal candidate will have in-depth knowledge of data privacy laws and their application in a regulated financial environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the implementation and management of the organization’s privacy framework, policies, and procedures.
• Act as the primary point of contact for data privacy issues, managing communication with regulators, auditors, and internal stakeholders.
• Conduct privacy impact assessments (PIAs) and risk assessments across departments, especially for new products, vendors, and technologies.
• Collaborate with legal, IT, cybersecurity, and compliance teams to integrate privacy by design principles into operations and digital platforms.
• Monitor changes in data privacy laws and advise senior management on necessary updates to the organization’s privacy program.
• Train employees and raise awareness on privacy best practices and internal policies.
• Support audits, investigations, and regulatory reporting as needed.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Law, Information Security, Compliance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5+ years’ experience in data privacy, ideally within the banking or financial services sector.
• Proven experience with regional and international privacy laws
• Professional certifications such as CIPP/E, CIPM, or equivalent are highly preferred.
• Strong understanding of data governance, privacy risk, and regulatory frameworks specific to financial institutions.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to simplify complex regulatory language for non-technical audiences.
• Experience in dealing with banking regulators and supporting audit processes.

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