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Data Protection Officer - Wealth Management

City of London Permanent £60,000 - £70,000 per year View Job Description
To support the continued expansion of the firm, our client is currently recruiting a Data Protection Officer in their compliance function. The successful candidate will be accountable for ensuring the firm's compliance with applicable data protection laws and regulations governing the use and handling of personal data.
  • Excellent opportunity for growth and development
  • Leading wealth and investment management firm

About Our Client

Our client is a London-based wealth manager that provides investment management, financial planning, retirement planning, and other financial solutions to individual and institutional clients.

Job Description

  • Conduct privacy and data protection risk assessments, including evaluating the impact of new activities, systems, and initiatives.
  • Provide guidance on embedding privacy requirements into business processes and recommend measures to reduce compliance risks.
  • Support the ongoing development and improvement of the organisation's data protection framework, policies, and procedures.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders across the business to identify, monitor, and manage privacy-related risks through established governance processes.
  • Lead the management, investigation, and reporting of data protection incidents, including root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions.
  • Oversee key regulatory compliance activities, including records of processing, data subject requests, and delivery of data protection awareness and training programmes.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Data Protection Officer should have:

  • A strong understanding of data protection regulations, including GDPR.
  • 3+ years of experience within the financial services industry or a related field.
  • Excellent organisational and analytical skills.
  • The ability to communicate complex legal and technical information clearly.
  • A proactive and methodical approach to problem-solving.
  • Formal risk management experience preferred.

What's on Offer

  • Base salary ranging from £60,000 to £70,000.
  • Flexible working arrangements, City of London office.
  • Strong pension scheme.



If you're interested in this role, apply now.People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best.

Contact
Bailey Michel
Quote job ref
JN-082026-7086230
Phone number
+442072692158

Job summary

Job function
Compliance
Subsector
Data Protection
Sector
Financial Services
Where
City of London
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Bailey Michel
Consultant phone
+442072692158
Job reference
JN-082026-7086230