Your new rolePLEASE NOTE - SHORT DURATIONS OF PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT WILL NOT BE CONSIDEREDUK ONLY - SPONSORSHIP IS NOT AVAILABLEWe are seeking a highly skilled Data Privacy and Compliance Manager to oversee our data privacy, compliance, IT governance, SDLC, and change management processes. The ideal candidate will ensure that our data management practices comply with regulatory requirements and industry standards, while also supporting the development and implementation of IT governance frameworks and change management strategies within financial services.Key Responsibilities:Data Privacy and Compliance:Develop and implement data privacy policies and procedures.Ensure compliance with GDPR and other relevant data protection regulations.Conduct regular audits and assessments to identify and mitigate data privacy risks.Negotiating vendor contracts and SLAs.Provide training and guidance on data privacy best practices.IT Governance:Establish and maintain IT governance frameworks and policies.Monitor compliance with IT governance standards and regulations.Collaborate with IT and business stakeholders to align IT governance initiatives with business objectives.Conduct regular reviews and audits of IT systems and processes.Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC):Oversee the implementation of SDLC processes and best practices.Ensure that software development projects adhere to established standards and methodologies.Conduct regular reviews and assessments of SDLC processes to identify ar