Data Protection Officer (Technical Data Governance)

Build and operate technical data governance controls within a modern fintech Requires a data governance, data engineering or information security background

Establish and maintain data ownership, data asset registers and data classification standards. Define requirements for data retention, monitoring, deletion and secure handling. Translate regulatory and data protection requirements into practical technical controls. Work with engineering, data and information security teams to agree appropriate control designs. Review proposed technical solutions and determine whether they meet the underlying requirement. Provide guidance on controls involving encryption, key management, access, retention and automated deletion. Monitor the effectiveness of data governance controls and identify areas requiring improvement. Maintain clear documentation and evidence to support regulatory, audit and customer requirements. Support the organisation in managing sensitive data across systems, platforms and jurisdictions.

Desired Candidate Profile

Strong experience in technical data governance, data protection or information security in a Fintech or Financial Services. Practical knowledge of data ownership, asset registers, classification, retention and deletion. The ability to translate data requirements into controls that technology teams can implement. Technical understanding to review and challenge control designs proposed by engineers and system owners. Experience working closely with engineering, data, cloud or information security teams. An understanding of data protection and regulatory requirements, such as GDPR/UK GDPR, US privacy laws, Singapore PDPA, and Middle East privacy/regulatory expectations. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. Relevant backgrounds may include: Data governance professionals with strong technical experience. Data engineers who have moved into governance or data controls. Information security professionals specialising in data protection. Technical data protection professionals who have worked directly with engineering teams.