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We are seeking a highly skilled Data Privacy and Compliance Manager to oversee our data privacy, compliance, IT governance, SDLC, and change management processes. The ideal candidate will ensure that our data management practices comply with regulatory requirements and industry standards, while also supporting the development and implementation of IT governance frameworks and change management strategies within financial services.
Key Responsibilities:

Data Privacy and Compliance:
Develop and implement data privacy policies and procedures.
Ensure compliance with GDPR and other relevant data protection regulations.
Conduct regular audits and assessments to identify and mitigate data privacy risks.
Negotiating vendor contracts and SLAs.
Provide training and guidance on data privacy best practices.
IT Governance:
Establish and maintain IT governance frameworks and policies.
Monitor compliance with IT governance standards and regulations.
Collaborate with IT and business stakeholders to align IT governance initiatives with business objectives.
Conduct regular reviews and audits of IT systems and processes.
Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC):
Oversee the implementation of SDLC processes and best practices.
Ensure that software development projects adhere to established standards and methodologies.
Conduct regular reviews and assessments of SDLC processes to identify areas for improvement.
Provide training and support to development teams on SDLC best practices.
Change Management:
Develop and implement change management strategies and processes.
Ensure that changes to IT systems and processes are managed effectively and efficiently.
Conduct impact assessments and risk analyses for proposed changes.
Provide training and support to stakeholders on change management best practices.Qualifications:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in information management, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field.
Extensive experience in data privacy, compliance, IT governance, SDLC, and change management.
Strong understanding of GDPR and other data protection regulations.
Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to influence and drive change in a complex organisational environment.
Certification in data governance or related areas (e.g., CIPPE, CIPM, CDMP) is a plus.
Skills:

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Disaster Recovery.
Excellent organisational and project management abilities.
Proficiency in data management and IT governance tools and technologies.
Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

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