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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in compliance and data protection, with a strong focus on UK GDPR and global data protection laws. Capable of translating regulatory requirements into actionable product and operational strategies while effectively managing compliance risks.
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Compliance ExperienceUK GDPR KnowledgeData Protection Officer ResponsibilitiesConsumer Duty FamiliarityRisk Assessment Skills
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Hard Skills
Regulatory ComplianceData Protection PracticesProduct Lifecycle ManagementFair Value AssessmentsOutcome MonitoringDPIAsTRAsFinancial Promotions ReviewOperational Procedures DevelopmentRisk Appetite Assessment
Soft Skills
Strong Writing AbilityCurious ApproachConfidence to ChallengeCommitment to ClarityInterpersonal Communication
Industry Keywords
UK Regulated FirmBankingE-Money InstitutionPayments FirmMoney Laundering RegulationsPayment Services RegulationsBCOBSCASSFISMAHMRC Requirements
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Advise operations, commercial and product teams on compliance and data protection
- Turn regulation into product requirements, customer journeys, terms and conditions and fair value assessments
- Support products from initial concept through approval and launch
- Manage product lifecycles through fair value assessments, outcome monitoring, reviews, changes and closures
- Assess prospective partners against risk appetite and review sales materials
- Review company and customer marketing materials and challenge financial promotions
- Build regulatory and data protection requirements into operational procedures and controls
- Assess regulatory changes and ensure teams implement required changes on time
- Investigate and resolve compliance issues, including personal data breaches
- Report clearly on compliance risks and customer outcomes
- Work with second-line Protect teams and respond to their challenge
- Serve as Data Protection Officer, advising on DPIAs and TRAs
- Monitor compliance with UK GDPR, global data protection laws and company policies
- Train colleagues and raise data protection awareness
- Act as contact point for the ICO and data-subject questions or requests
- Report directly to the COO as DPO
Requirements
What you’ll need- Compliance experience in the first (preferred) or second line of a UK regulated firm, ideally a bank, e-money institution or payments firm
- Practical knowledge of Consumer Duty, BCOBS, CASS, FISMA, the Payment Services Regulations and the Money Laundering Regulations
- Familiarity with HMRC requirements such as BBSI and AEOI reporting
- Hands-on experience turning regulation into practical requirements for product, sales or operations teams
- Openness to picking up data protection; DPO experience is not required
- Curious, questioning approach
- Confidence to challenge clearly and kindly
- Strong writing ability and commitment to clarity and readability
- Knowledge of UK GDPR, other global data protection laws and data protection practice
- Experience in banking or finance is ideal
- Successful candidate must complete background screening, including right-to-work, criminal record, credit history, social media and professional reference checks
- Must have the legal right to work in the UK
Benefits
Comp & perks- Remote-first flexibility: Work from anywhere in the UK
- Work from abroad: Up to 20 days a year
- 25 days’ holiday, bank holidays and a winter break
- Share options
- Auto-enrolment into our Penfold pension scheme
- Private medical with Bupa, including family cover
- Life insurance with AIG
- 1:1 coaching and therapy session available through Oliva
- Enhanced parental leave with up to 6 months on full pay after two years’ service
- Claude subscription and access to other premium AI tools
- Support creating a comfortable and effective WFH environment