Data Protection Manager

Summary

Join Zumo, a blockchain-powered digital asset partner, as their Data Protection Manager for an initial 6-month fixed-term contract. This key role will lead data protection compliance efforts across Zumo's operations, consolidating the existing framework and creating a compliance roadmap. You will serve as the data protection subject matter expert, advising stakeholders on relevant legislation. The position reports to the Head of Risk and Compliance and involves close collaboration with various teams and third parties. The ideal candidate possesses a data protection qualification, at least 5 years of relevant experience in financial services, and strong stakeholder management skills. Zumo offers a fully remote position with quarterly team gatherings, a flexible pension scheme, a strength-based management approach, and a generous holiday allowance.

Requirements

• Data Protection qualification and minimum 5 years hands-on relevant business experience within financial services
• Demonstrable stakeholder engagement and relationship management experience
• Highly self-motivated, able to work independently at pace and with attention to detail
• Aptitude for resolving compliance problems, finding practical ways to deal with ambiguity and applying existing knowledge to novel situations
• Structured and methodical approach

Responsibilities

• Be seen as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert throughout the business on data protection. Key contact for all data protection advice into projects across the business
• Assess data protection compliance within Zumo and spearhead the implementation and/or scheduling of both corrective and remedial actions, on a risk-based approach
• Develop, implement and review data protection compliance policies, assessments and standards (including privacy policies, standard contractual clauses/addendums) to ensure all external statutory and regulatory requirements are met
• Lead the production of data protection monitoring plan(s), conduct periodic assurance activities and devise supporting reporting mechanism(s)
• Represent compliance, where appropriate to educate and add value on data protection matters
• Input into Zumo’s information security policy and standards and support the business to align operationally with ISO27001
• Support the Head of Risk and Compliance in the handling of escalated data complaints, should any unexpectedly arise

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarisation with blockchain and AI
• Understanding of DORA and/or UAE data protection regulations

Benefits

• Fully remote position with opportunities for quarterly team gatherings to develop interpersonal relationships and foster a sense of connection among the team
• Pension - We give you flexibility to opt in to our voluntary company pension scheme
• Strength-based management approach and a culture of developing staff from within
• Generous holiday allowance of 40 days per year, including bank holidays