Who are we:
True Potential are a market leader providing wealth management advise in pensions and investments. With over 15+ years’ experience, we are an award-winning business working with 20% of the UK’s Financial Advisors.
We have created an inclusive and empowered culture where innovation, creativity, agility, and leadership are rewarded.
By using technology to drive change, we are revolutionising wealth management and delivering innovative solutions that are built for the future, making it a dynamic and exciting place to grow your career.
The role:
We’re looking for a highly skilled and experienced Data Protection Manager to join our Risk & Compliance team. You will oversee our data protection BAU operations with a particular focus on Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs). A detailed understanding of data protection laws and best practices is required.
About you:
Desired skills/qualities are below:
- Bachelor’s degree in Law, Information Security, or a related field. Relevant certifications (e.g., CIPP/E, CIPM) is a plus.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in data protection, with a strong focus on DSAR handling.
- In-depth knowledge of UK-GDPR, DPA 2018, PECR essential.
- Experience in a similar role within a large organization.
- Proven track record of successfully managing DSARs and data protection compliance.
- Familiarity with data protection tools and technologies.
Duties and responsibilities:
- Rights Requests Management: Manage the full lifecycle of Rights Requests, ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant responses.
- Develop and Implement Procedures: Create and educate colleagues on data protection procedures to ensure compliance with UK-GDPR and other relevant regulations.
- Risk Assessment: Support the DPO with data protection impact assessments (DPIAs) and audits to identify and mitigate risks.
- Training and Awareness: Support the business to create and deliver training to educate colleagues on data protection best practices and compliance requirements.
- Incident Response: Support with the response to data breaches and other data-related incidents, including reporting to regulatory authorities as required.
- Compliance Monitoring: Support the DPO to monitor and ensure compliance with data protection laws and internal policies.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, including regulatory bodies, to address data protection issues and inquiries.
- Reporting: Prepare regular reports on data protection activities and compliance status for submission to senior management.
Benefits:
- Competitive bonus.
- Company/team events throughout the year.
- Company pension contribution (increases with length of service).
- Free on-site parking.
- 33 days annual leave, including Bank Holidays (increases with length of service).
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave.
- True Potential Rewards – Cashback on online purchases.
- True Potential Academy – Allowing our employees to develop their career within the wealth management sector.
- Refer a Friend Award.
Please note that we do not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies.
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