Data Governance Manager

Privacy/Data Governance Specialist

Are you an experienced data protection and privacy expert looking to make a significant impact? We are seeking a highly skilled Privacy/Data Governance Specialist to act as our Subject Matter Expert on UK and EU data protection and privacy regulations for the DBS London Branch. This role offers excellent prospects for conversion from a contractor assignment to a permanent position for the right candidate.

Key Accountabilities

• Privacy & Data Protection Advisory: Act as the subject matter expert on UK and EU GDPR, advising senior stakeholders in London and Head Office on privacy compliance requirements, particularly supporting the growth of the UK Private Banking business.
• Regulatory Knowledge & Horizon Scanning: Develop and maintain expertise in Singapore privacy regulations and other relevant international privacy frameworks (e.g. Switzerland) to support current operations and future business expansion.
• Stakeholder Management: Build and maintain strong working relationships with key stakeholders across the UK and Singapore, providing practical, risk-based, and commercially focused privacy solutions.
• Data Governance Leadership: Lead the development and implementation of data governance initiatives to strengthen data management, compliance, and risk controls across the business.
• Privacy Compliance Oversight: Manage day-to-day compliance with UK and EU data protection laws within the DBS London business, ensuring appropriate controls, processes, and reporting are in place.
• Cross-Border Collaboration: Liaise effectively with Group Privacy teams in Singapore and other international stakeholders to ensure alignment of privacy practices and regulatory requirements across jurisdictions.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience: Minimum of 5 years practical experience working closely with specialist Legal, Compliance, Operations, and Technology teams on GDPR-drive transformation projects, ideally with a significant cross-border element.
• Knowledge: Detailed knowledge of good practices under UK and EU GDPR and privacy regulations, along with applicable ICO guidance. Familiarity with the Singapore PDPA regime and preferably practical experience of the interaction between GDPR and PDPA.
• Qualification: Formal legal qualifications/experience are desirable but not essential.
• Right to Work: you must have the right to work in the UK and do not require sponsorship now or in the future.

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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