Data Governance Lead (Fintech)

TL;DR

Data Governance Lead (Fintech): Overseeing data classification, protection, and retention policies to ensure global regulatory compliance with an accent on GDPR, CCPA, and secure data sharing. Focus on auditing data-related processes, developing governance policies, and conducting risk assessments.

Location: Hybrid in London Area, United Kingdom

Company

hirify.global is a professional search firm specializing in high-level placements within the financial services and fintech sectors.

What you will do

• Oversee the identification, classification, and management of sensitive and critical data across the business.
• Monitor data retention and deletion practices to ensure compliance with global regulations including GDPR, CCPA, and the UK Data Protection Act.
• Evaluate and review practices for secure data exchange internally and with third-party partners.
• Govern reporting and analytics processes to preserve data integrity, privacy, and accuracy.
• Develop and enhance data governance, classification, and privacy policies based on industry best practices.
• Conduct risk assessments and deep dives on data processes to provide recommendations to 1st line functions.

Requirements

• 7-10 years of experience in data governance, data protection, or information risk.
• Experience within the fintech or financial services sectors.
• Strong working knowledge of GDPR, CCPA, UK Data Protection Act, and BCBS 239.
• Advanced degree in Information Management, Data Science, Law, Risk Management, or a related field.
• Proven experience with data classification and lifecycle management.

Nice to have

• Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CIPP/E, CDMP, CIPT, or ISO 27001.