Data protection officer

Data Protection Officer (DPO) | FinTech Scale-Up | London | Onsite

📍 5 days per week onsite


🔍 What You'll Be Doing

As the DPO, you will:

* Ensure compliance with UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018, FCA guidelines, and PSR.
* Oversee data protection frameworks and act as the primary liaison with the ICO.
* Lead DPIAs on high-risk data processing, including onboarding, payments, and fraud detection.
* Develop internal policies, training, and awareness campaigns across the organisation.
* Manage third-party risk assessments and ensure vendor compliance with privacy laws.
* Respond to and manage data breaches, DSARs, and maintain the RoPA.
* Champion a culture of data privacy and operational resilience across all business functions.


✅ Requirements

* Proven experience in a senior data protection or compliance role.
* Strong knowledge of UK GDPR, DPA 2018, and financial regulatory frameworks.
* Previous experience liaising with the ICO and managing privacy governance end-to-end.
* Experience working with or within cloud-based services and third-party vendors.


💡 What We're Looking For

You’ll thrive in this role if you:

* Bring deep expertise in UK data protection law, regulatory frameworks, and best practices.
* Have hands-on experience in financial services or technology-driven environments.
* Are proactive, disciplined, and capable of managing multiple initiatives simultaneously.
* Communicate effectively with both technical teams and senior stakeholders.
* Possess grit, curiosity, and a passion for embedding compliance into the DNA of a business.
* Enjoy working in fast-paced, high-growth environments with a collaborative culture.