Senior Data Protection Manager

Capital One

. Act as a senior subject matter expert on UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018 .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeNottingham • United KingdomSeniorWebsite

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018, providing strategic guidance on compliance and privacy risks while effectively engaging with senior stakeholders. Capable of translating complex regulatory requirements into actionable business solutions and ensuring adherence to FCA standards.

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UK GDPR ExpertiseData Protection Act 2018 KnowledgeFCA Regulatory Framework ExperienceDPIA and LIA ConductingConsumer Duty Application

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Hard Skills

Privacy Risk AssessmentRegulatory ComplianceData Protection StrategyDPIA ConductingLIA Conducting

Soft Skills

Strategic ThinkingInfluential LeadershipStakeholder ManagementCommunication SkillsPresentation Skills

Industry Keywords

Financial Services ComplianceConsumer DutyICO ExpectationsData Protection StandardsBusiness Transformation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Act as a senior subject matter expert on UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018
Provide authoritative advice on privacy risks across products, customer journeys, and emerging technologies such as AI
Provide broad compliance expertise across the FCA regulatory framework
Drive appropriate customer outcomes and support the business in demonstrating compliance with the Consumer Duty
Serve as a trusted advisor and constructive challenger to senior business leaders
Translate complex regulatory requirements into practical, proportionate, and commercially focused solutions
Review and challenge DPIAs and Legitimate Interest Assessments
Ensure customer data is used appropriately to identify and address poor customer outcomes
Develop relationships across Product, Operations, Technology, Legal, and Information Security teams
Embed FCA and data protection standards into business transformation programmes

Requirements

What you’ll need

Significant experience within a UK financial services Compliance, Risk, Legal, or Data Protection environment, with a specialist focus on privacy
Strong technical knowledge of UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018, and ICO expectations
Hands-on experience conducting DPIAs and LIAs
Demonstrable experience working with the FCA regulatory framework
Ability to apply Consumer Duty and conduct risk requirements to practical business processes
Proven ability to act as a strategic thinker and influential leader
Confidence managing senior stakeholders and advising executives on complex, potentially contentious regulatory matters
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Ability to simplify complex legislation and prepare clear, succinct Board and Executive-level risk assessments

Benefits

Comp & perks

Access to up to £5,000 in funding for external qualifications
Competitive pension scheme
Performance-based bonus scheme
25 days of annual leave, increasing with tenure
Option to buy 5 additional days of annual leave
Private medical insurance
Enhanced parental leave
On-site gym, restaurant and dedicated Learning Loft at the Nottingham head office
Rooftop running track and coffee bar at the London office
Hybrid working arrangement with Monday and Friday dedicated work-from-home days
Business Resource Groups offering activities, networking opportunities, special events and learning programmes