Data Protection Specialist -12-month FTC

Requirements of the role

SPC oversees firms and individuals (supervision), creates and reviews the rules by which they operate (policy) and identifies and remedies ineffective competition in markets (competition).

The Risk and Compliance Oversight Division (R&CO) performs the second line of defence function in the FCA. R&CO help the FCA identify, assess, and report risks that threaten the FCA’s ability to deliver its statutory objectives.

Role responsibilities

• Act as a specialist adviser to 1LoD functions and business areas, translating complex legal and regulatory requirements into practical guidance that supports the lawful, ethical and professional handling of personal data across the organisation
• Manage medium to low‑risk data breaches and support senior colleagues on major investigations, helping to contain issues quickly and protect individuals and the organisation, with flexibility for occasional out‑of‑hours work when needed
• Provide self-directed advice on complaints, queries and escalations, maintaining key documentation such as ROPA, privacy notices and policy frameworks to enhance the organisation’s compliance posture and reduce regulatory risk
• Deliver against core privacy objectives by identifying compliance gaps, assessing risks and ensuring corrective actions are completed, enabling clear oversight and robust reporting to senior stakeholders
• Support the integration of the privacy framework, monitoring regulatory developments and trends, actively contributing to cross‑directorate initiatives that promote consistency, collaboration and shared standards
• Develop and deliver engaging training and awareness programmes, ensuring colleagues understand their data protection responsibilities and helping to embed a consistent, organisation‑wide “privacy‑aware” culture

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