💼 About This Role

You'll lead the Data Protection team at a fintech company, transforming compliance into a business enabler. You'll work at the intersection of technology and regulation to protect the company while enabling commercial goals. AI automation will be key to streamlining data protection activities.

🎯 What You'll Do

• Serve as the designated DPO under UK GDPR
• Enable compliant pathways for product and engineering initiatives
• Implement AI and automation for data protection tasks
• Lead privacy due diligence for third-party vendors

📋 Requirements

• Deep regulatory expertise in UK GDPR, DPA 2018, PECR
• FinTech or tech background in financial services or technology
• Technical fluency with data protection tools and automation
• Experience with AI for privacy operations

✨ Nice to Have

• International data protection experience (US, EU)
• Team leadership experience

🎁 Benefits & Perks

• 🏖️ Hybrid work with 3 days in London office
• 💰 Competitive salary and equity
• 📈 Growth opportunities in a scaling fintech
• 🏥 Private medical insurance
• 🍴 Daily lunch provided in office

📨 Hiring Process

Estimated timeline: 3-6 weeks · AI estimate

1. 1Recruiter screen· 30 min
2. 2Hiring manager interview· 60 min
3. 3Technical interview· 60 min
4. 4Final interview with leadership· 60 min