Data Protection Officer /DPO/

We are a global leader in providing cutting-edge identity verification and digital KYC solutions. Our AI-powered platform helps thousands of businesses worldwide to onboard customers securely, prevent fraud, and ensure regulatory compliance. Trust, security, and privacy are at the core of everything we do, and we are committed to upholding the highest standards of data protection for our clients and their users.

Role Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced and qualified Data Protection Officer (DPO) to join our team in the UK. This is a critical leadership role with primary responsibility for overseeing our data protection strategy and implementation to ensure compliance with UK GDPR, EU GDPR, and other global data privacy regulations.

The ideal candidate will be an expert in data privacy laws, possess impeccable integrity, and have the professional stature to advise and monitor compliance at the highest levels of the organisation. You will act as an independent advisor, ensuring that our company processes the personal data of our employees, customers, and end-users in full compliance with the applicable laws.

Key Responsibilities

  • Compliance Oversight: Monitor and advise on the company’s compliance with UK GDPR, EU GDPR, DPA 2018, and other relevant global data protection laws.
  • Policy Development: Develop, implement, and maintain the company’s data protection policies, procedures, and guidelines, ensuring they are embedded into all operational areas.
  • Advisory Function: Serve as the primary point of contact and provide expert, pragmatic advice to all business units on data protection impact assessments (DPIAs), legitimate interest assessments (LIAs), and records of processing activities (ROPAs).
  • Training & Culture: Develop and deliver comprehensive data protection training programmes to employees at all levels, fostering a culture of data privacy and security awareness throughout the organisation.
  • Internal Audit: Conduct regular audits and monitoring of data processing activities to identify and mitigate risks, ensuring corrective actions are implemented.
  • Point of Contact: Act as the primary contact for data subjects and supervisory authorities, including the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO). Manage and document data subject requests and breach incidents.
  • Risk Management: Proactively identify and evaluate the company’s data processing activities to identify risks and provide strategic guidance to mitigate them.
  • Vendor Management: Oversee data protection aspects of vendor and third-party processor agreements to ensure compliance throughout the supply chain.

Essential Skills & Qualifications

  • Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/E, CIPT or similar) and/or a relevant legal qualification is highly desirable.
  • Proven experience (5+ years) in a dedicated Data Protection Officer or similar privacy leadership role, preferably within a B2B SaaS, technology, or financial services environment.
  • Expert knowledge of UK and EU data protection laws and practices (GDPR, DPA 2018), with a strong understanding of how they apply to AI, biometric data, and cloud-based technology platforms.
  • Demonstrable experience in conducting DPIAs, managing data subject access requests (DSARs), and handling data breach incidents.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and influencing skills, with the ability to translate complex legal requirements into clear, actionable business guidance for technical and non-technical teams.
  • Ability to operate independently with a high degree of integrity and professional ethics.

Desirable Skills

  • Experience in the identity verification, fraud prevention, or fintech sector.
  • Familiarity with global privacy frameworks outside of Europe (e.g., CCPA, PIPL).
  • Understanding of cybersecurity principles and standards (e.g., ISO 27001, SOC 2).

What We Offer

  • A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
  • The opportunity to play a pivotal role in a globally recognised technology leader.
  • A critical and highly visible role at the heart of the company's mission to build trust.
  • Continuous professional development opportunities.
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