Head of Data Privacy & Protection
Core
Design and implement a comprehensive Data Privacy Framework, policies, and classification standards from scratch for a digital bank, acting as the Data Protection Officer (DPO) to ensure innovation aligns with legal and regulatory requirements.
Role type
Head of Data Privacy & Protection (DPO)
Builds
Enterprise-wide data privacy frameworks, compliance programs, and data protection technologies
Domain
Financial Services / Data Privacy & Regulation
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure
Required skills
Data Privacy Framework design, Regulatory compliance (GDPR, CBE), Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA) lifecycle, Data Subject Access Request (DSAR) management, Data Loss Prevention (DLP) implementation, Data classification and tagging, Cross-border data transfer mechanisms, Incident response coordination
Preferred skills
CDPO, CISM, CISA certifications
Technologies
Microsoft Purview, DLP tools, DAM tools, Encryption key management, Data masking tools
Responsibilities
Design privacy policies and classification standards, Direct compliance initiatives and coordinate with regulators, Embed privacy-by-design into product development, Manage DSARs and consent mechanisms, Implement data protection technologies, Oversee cross-border data transfers and DPAs, Manage privacy-related security incidents
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership scope
