FNZ is a global FinTech firm, transforming the way financial institutions serve their wealth management customers. We partner with banks, insurers and asset managers to help people achieve their financial goals through our unique combination of technology leadership, innovation and asset servicing.

Our services enable our clients to provide best-in-class wealth management solutions to financial advisers, end-investors and the workplace. We pride ourselves on creating solutions that are flexible, transparent and scalable, reflecting the latest market, demographic and regulatory trends worldwide

The Data Privacy Lead will be responsible for ensuring FNZ’s compliance with data privacy laws and regulations, including GDPR. This pivotal role will oversee data privacy efforts across both internal operations and FNZ’s platform, ensuring compliance for the products and services delivered to clients. The successful candidate will drive the implementation of robust privacy processes, mitigate data breach risks, and develop a culture of accountability and transparency.

Key Responsibilities

Platform Compliance & Client Assurance

Ensure the FNZ platform meets all relevant data privacy requirements, enabling seamless compliance for clients using the platform.

Serve as the subject matter expert on privacy for platform development, providing guidance on embedding privacy by design and default.

Liaise with clients and stakeholders to address data privacy inquiries and ensure contractual and regulatory obligations are met.

Privacy Governance & Compliance

Develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive privacy framework to support compliance with UK GDPR, POPIA, and other applicable global regulations.

Oversee the completion and management of Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs), Due Diligence assessments, and Records of Processing Activities (ROPAs).

Manage internal and external privacy audits to demonstrate compliance and identify areas for improvement.

Risk Mitigation & Incident Management

Identify, evaluate, and mitigate data privacy risks, with a focus on reducing the likelihood of data breach events.

Develop and implement incident response procedures to ensure timely and effective management of privacy-related risks.

Lead investigations of potential data breaches.

Stakeholder Engagement & Training

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product, legal, compliance, and IT, to integrate data privacy best practices into all business processes.

Provide training and guidance to internal teams to enhance data privacy awareness and maintain a culture of accountability.

Industry Standards & Continuous Improvement

Stay updated on evolving data privacy regulations, standards, and best practices to ensure FNZ’s framework remains current and effective.

Monitor and report on privacy KPIs, identifying opportunities to improve processes and reduce risk.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in data privacy, information security, or data protection.

Significant proven experience in data governance practices

Ability to prioritise and execute against critical deliverables, coupled with a sense of personal ownership for delivery

Ability to demonstrate flexibility, multi-tasking skills and a ‘can do attitude’

Ability to build and maintain strong, cohesive working relationships with senior stakeholders

Knowledge of financial services industry

Working experience with global teams and functions

Bachelor’s degree in law, Computer Science, Information Security, Business, or a related field.

Strong knowledge of global data protection regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA).

Familiarity with privacy technologies like OneTrust, TrustArc, or similar tools.

Strong understanding of privacy-by-design and default principles.

Experience in incident management and breach response.

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.

Relevant certifications are highly desirable. CIPP/E, CIPP/US, CIPM, or CIPT from IAPP.

ISO 27701 Lead Auditor/Implementer certification.

This is a business facing role and requires the ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels.

Opportunities

Be part of a highly successful, rapidly growing, global business that is leading the delivery of financial services via cloud computing and partners with some of the world’s largest companies.

Remuneration and career advancement is based on individual contribution and business impact rather than tenure or seniority;

We provide significant financial rewards for high performing individuals; and

We provide global career opportunities for our best employees at any of our offices globally.

About FNZ

FNZ is committed to opening up wealth so that everyone, everywhere can invest in their future on their terms. We know the foundation to do that already exists in the wealth management industry, but complexity holds firms back. 

We created wealth’s growth platform to help. We provide a global, end-to-end wealth management platform that integrates modern technology with business and investment operations. All in a regulated financial institution. 

We partner with over 650 financial institutions and 12,000 wealth managers, with US$1.5 trillion in assets under administration (AUA).

Together with our customers, we help over 20 million people from all wealth segments to invest in their future.