Data Privacy and Protection Manager

About The Job:

• We are seeking an experiencedSenior Manager – Data Privacy to lead enterprise-wide Data Privacy and Data Protection initiatives across a global banking environment.
• The ideal candidate will be responsible for defining privacy strategies, driving compliance programs, enhancing the organization's data protection maturity, and implementing security controls to protect sensitive information assets while ensuring regulatory compliance.
• This leadership role requires extensive experience in Data Privacy, Data Protection, Governance, Risk Management, Security Architecture, Regulatory Compliance, Data Security Technologies, and Privacy Program Management within large financial institutions.

Job Purpose

• Develop, implement, and govern enterprise-wide Data Privacy and Data Protection strategies.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and data protection frameworks.
• Lead privacy and protection operations with a data-driven approach and measurable outcomes.
• Support the Head of Data Privacy and Data Protection in achieving organizational privacy objectives.
• Drive maturity improvements across data privacy, protection, governance, and compliance domains.

Essential Job Functions:
Data Encryption & Anonymization

• Lead enterprise-wide initiatives for encryption of data at rest, in transit, and in use.
• Design and implement data masking, tokenization, and anonymization strategies to protect sensitive information including PII and PCI data.
• Collaborate with Application Development, Infrastructure, Compliance, Legal, and Business teams to establish encryption and privacy standards.
• Evaluate, implement, and govern encryption key management and tokenization solutions.
• Establish governance models and monitoring frameworks for privacy and data protection controls.

Data Loss Prevention (DLP)

• Lead the Data Loss Prevention program and enhance incident response frameworks for data leakage events.
• Develop and maintain DLP policies, standards, procedures, and operational guidelines.
• Conduct audits and assessments to ensure adherence to regulatory and organizational requirements.
• Define and monitor KPIs and KRIs for Data Loss Prevention effectiveness.
• Partner with IT, Legal, Compliance, and Business teams to improve secure data handling practices.
• Drive awareness and education programs for stakeholders across the organization.

Data Security Posture Management

• Lead enterprise data discovery initiatives using automated technologies and security platforms.
• Create and maintain data flow diagrams and data inventories across business functions.
• Oversee lifecycle management of organizational data assets from creation through secure destruction.
• Implement encryption, anonymization, masking, and privacy-enhancing technologies.
• Develop strong key management practices including key generation, storage, rotation, and lifecycle governance.
• Design and maintain secure architectures for data storage, processing, and transmission.
• Evaluate and implement data security tools and privacy technologies.
• Maintain security frameworks and standards such as ISO 27001, NIST, PCI, PDPL, and PDPO.

Database Activity Monitoring (DAM)

• Lead daily operations and governance of Database Activity Monitoring solutions.
• Ensure continuous monitoring, alerting, risk assessment, and reporting for database environments.
• Review database logs, security events, and monitoring reports to identify potential threats.
• Track and report KPIs measuring DAM effectiveness and risk remediation.
• Conduct database security reviews and ensure compliance with organizational standards.
• Drive preventative controls and corrective actions to mitigate recurring issues.

Data Protection Governance & Strategic Initiatives

• Lead data security initiatives including Insider Risk Management, Data Discovery, Data Retention, Backup Security, and Data Deletion programs.
• Develop governance frameworks supported by measurable KPIs and KRIs.
• Collaborate with Information Security, Technology, Compliance, Risk, Audit, and Business teams.
• Support privacy reviews, risk assessments, and maturity improvement programs.
• Drive continuous enhancement of the organization's data protection posture.

Leadership & Governance Responsibilities

• Participate in Steering Committees, Governance Forums, and Senior Leadership meetings.
• Collaborate with regulatory bodies and external stakeholders.
• Lead communication and reporting related to privacy risks, compliance, controls, and strategic initiatives.
• Provide guidance on privacy applicability, risk assessments, and control decisions.
• Support budgeting, planning, forecasting, and technology investment recommendations.
• Perform technology evaluations and Proof of Concepts (POCs) for emerging privacy and protection technologies.

Qualifications:

• Experience: 12+ Years

Required Skills & Expertise

• Strong experience in Data Privacy and Data Protection Programs.
• Data Loss Prevention (DLP).
• Data Encryption and Key Management.
• Data Discovery, Classification, and Governance.
• Data Masking, Tokenization, and Anonymization.
• Database Activity Monitoring (DAM).
• Risk Management and Security Governance.
• Privacy Regulations and Compliance Management.
• Data Breach Management and Incident Response.
• Privacy Strategy and Program Management.
• Information Security Governance.
• Regulatory Compliance and Audit Management.
• Security Frameworks including ISO 27001, NIST, PCI DSS, PDPL, and PDPO.
• Data Security Architecture and Security Controls.
• Vendor Management and Security Solution Evaluations.
• KPI/KRI Development and Security Metrics Reporting.
• Leadership, Stakeholder Management, and Executive Communication.

Educational Qualifications

• Graduate or Postgraduate Degree in Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related discipline.

Professional Certifications (Minimum Two Required)

• CIPPE
• CIPM
• CIPT
• CDPSE
• CISA
• CISM
• PCI-QSA
• CISSP
• SABSA

Preferred Experience

• 12+ years of experience in Banking, Financial Services, or large enterprise environments.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in Compliance, Audit, Risk, Legal, Data Privacy, or Data Protection functions.
• Experience implementing enterprise data protection and privacy technologies.
• Strong understanding of global privacy regulations and compliance requirements.
• Proven experience leading enterprise-wide privacy transformation initiatives.

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About VARITE:

VARITE is a global staffing and IT consulting company providing technical consulting and team augmentation services to Fortune 500 Companies in USA, UK, CANADA and INDIA. VARITE is currently a primary and direct vendor to leading corporations in the verticals of Networking, Cloud Infrastructure, Hardware and Software, Digital Marketing and Media Solutions, Clinical Diagnostics, Utilities, Gaming and Entertainment, and Financial Services.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

VARITE is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.