DATA MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST / DATA GOVERNANCE Up to £700 Day Rate ( Outside IR35 ) Our Client is a Global Financial Services Group looking for a highly skilled & detail-oriented Data Management Specialist to lead Strategic Development, Implementation & Oversight of Data Systems & Policies. The role requires a blend of expertise in Regulatory Compliance, Advanced Technical Data Management & Data Security. You will Collaborate with Cross-Functional Teams to ensure the Confidentiality, Integrity & Availability of Data&play a pivotal role in Shaping & Securing the organisation's Data Ecosystem, ensuring that it is Resilient, Efficient & Optimised to meet evolving business needs. Key Responsibilities for Data Protection Manager role: Data Governance & Compliance: Develop & Execute Comprehensive Data Management Frameworks in alignment with Regulations such as UK Data Protection Act, GDPR, CCPA or Industry Standards. Establish Robust Processes for Data Classification, Retention & Disposal to Minimise Risk & Support Compliance Requirements Conduct Periodic Risk Reviews & Audits of Data Management Practices to Identify Gaps & Ensure Adherence to Internal Policies & External Regulatory Mandates Drive Employee Education & Awareness Initiatives about Data Protection Practices to Build a Culture of Compliance Liaise with Legal, Compliance & Audit Teams to Address Regulatory Inquiries & Ensure Integration of Compliance Standards across Operations Technical Data Management: Design & Maintain Enterprise Level Data Storage & Retrieval Solutions across On-Premise, Hybrid & C loud-Based Infrastructures, ensuring Scalability & High Availability Develop & Implement "Best-in-Class" Data Encryption Methodologies to Safeguard Sensitive Information both "At Rest" & "In Transit" Oversee Complete Lifecycle of Encryption Keys including Creation, Rotation, Secure Storage & Eventual Retirement, with strong focus on Minimising Vulnerabilities Lead Development of Systems to Automate Data Backups, Recovery & Disaster Resilience Strategies, Reducing Downtime during Incidents Data Security: Establish Robust Access Control Mechanisms, Multi-Factor Authentication Systems & Privilege Management to Limit Access to Data Monitor Data Systems for Anomalies, Vulnerabilities & Potential Breaches, using Real-Time Detection Tools & Conducting Forensic Analysis as & when required Define & Implement Incident Response Protocols Evaluate & Integrate Technologies such as Zero-Trust Architectures, Secure Enclaves & E ncryptions into Existing Systems Data Analysis & Reporting: Develop & Manage Pipelines for Data Collection, Cleansing & V alidation, Ensuring Accuracy for Analytics Provide Business Intelligence Insights through Implementation of Interactive Dashboards, Reports & Metrics Skills & Experience Required Demonstrated Experience in Data Management, with a strong focus on Compliance, Security & Optimisation. Advanced Knowledge of Encryption Standards (eg AES, RSA) & Key Management Tools (eg HashiCorp Vault, AWS KMS, Azure Key Vault etc) Proficiency in Database Management Systems (eg MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB etc) & Familiarity with Cloud Platforms such as AWS, Azure or Google Cloud Solid Understanding of Regulatory Frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST & Industry Data Security Standards (eg PCI-DSS) Strong Analytical, Problem-Solving & Project Management Skills Ideally: Relevant Certifications such as: CISSP, CDMP, AW S Certified Data Analytics Specialty or CIPP Knowledge of Data Governance Frameworks & Experience with Automation Platforms for Compliance Monitoring Familiarity with Technologies such as Machine Learning, Data Anonymisation Techniques & D ifferential Privacy to Enhance Data Usability while Maintaining Security Strong Communication Skills to effectively address Complex Technical Concepts to Both Technical & Non-Technical Stakeholders. Unfortunately, We Are Unable To Offer Sponsorship For This Position Searches: Data Management Consultant / Data Management Lead / Data Security / Data Engineer / Data Governance / Data Protection Officer / Data Protection Manager / DPO / Data Management Specialist / Data Manager