Risk Analyst

Smart Pension

. Manage the day-to-day privacy inbox, triaging and routing queries within agreed timescales .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeLondon • United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing privacy-related tasks, including data subject rights requests, incident tracking, and compliance with UK GDPR. Proficient in coordinating teams, maintaining documentation, and preparing reports for governance forums.

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Data Subject Rights ManagementPrivacy Incident TrackingUK GDPR AwarenessOrganisational SkillsAnalytical Skills

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Hard Skills

Privacy ManagementData ProtectionIncident LoggingDPIA SupportDocument ManagementReporting PreparationCompliance TrackingAudit Evidence GatheringProcess ImprovementRecord Keeping

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailSound JudgementDiscretionWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationCollaborationProactivity

Certifications & Qualifications

IAPP CIPP/EPractitioner Certificate in Data Protection

Industry Keywords

Financial ServicesPensionsFintechRisk ManagementComplianceLegalAuditOperations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage the day-to-day privacy inbox, triaging and routing queries within agreed timescales
Coordinate data subject rights requests end to end, tracking one-month statutory deadlines and preparing responses for review
Log and track privacy incidents and near misses through remediation and closure
Maintain privacy registers and records, including the incident register, Record of Processing Activities and DPIA register
Support DPIA screening, input gathering and assessment sign-off
Support reviews of privacy notices, policies and procedures, retention tracking and privacy training completion
Coordinate outsourced privacy consultants, track deliverables and ensure advice is recorded and implemented
Gather evidence for audits and client data-protection assurance requests
Prepare data for periodic privacy reporting
Coordinate the team governance calendar, meetings, agendas, papers, minutes and action logs
Track team actions and deadlines across stakeholders
Maintain documentation, version control, document libraries and central registers
Prepare reporting packs, papers and presentations for senior management and governance forums
Provide administrative support including diary coordination, purchase orders and supplier onboarding
Support onboarding and maintain process notes and how-to guides
Improve team processes, templates and trackers

Requirements

What you’ll need

Genuine interest in data protection and privacy
Degree in law, risk management, business or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
Progress toward a privacy or compliance qualification, such as IAPP CIPP/E or Practitioner Certificate in Data Protection, welcome but not required
Some experience in a privacy, risk, compliance, legal, audit, operations or administrative role
Financial services, pensions or fintech experience helpful but not essential
Awareness of UK GDPR concepts, or readiness to learn them quickly
Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple cases and workstreams
Excellent attention to detail when handling personal data and maintaining registers and records
Sound judgement and discretion when handling sensitive information
Good analytical skills and ability to produce clear reporting from data
Confident written and verbal communication skills
Collaborative and proactive approach

Benefits

Comp & perks

25 days’ holiday per year, increasing with length of service
£500 annual training budget for professional development
Extensive private healthcare, including dental, eyecare and EAP
Enhanced sick leave: three months’ pay per year
Enhanced maternity leave: six months fully paid
Enhanced paternity leave: three weeks fully paid
Death in service insurance cover
Fully-paid five-week sabbatical after five years of employment
In-office wellbeing services, including manicures, massages and barbers
50% discount on orders from Arena Flowers