Data Privacy Officer

At Barclays, we are reimagining what's possible in banking and helping our team turn challenges into opportunities by managing the organisation's Data Protection strategy. As a Data Protection Officer, you will ensure compliance with India's Digital Personal Data Projection Act and global privacy regulations, safeguarding the accuracy, integrity, and confidentiality of personal data across our businesses.
Join us as an Assistant Vice President - Data Protection Officer.

In this role, you will support the APAC Data Privacy function, working closely with stakeholders across business and compliance teams to design, implement, and monitor data protection policies, controls, and governance frameworks. You will also advise on compliance requirements in the context of outsourcing, technology, and new product approval processes.

To be successful as an Assistant Vice President - Data Protection Officer, you should:

• Demonstrate strong expertise in Indian and international data protection laws (e.g., IT Act, DPDP Act, GDPR, PDPA).
• Have experience in driving compliance initiatives, risk assessments, and data privacy frameworks in financial services.
• Be confident in engaging senior stakeholders, managing regulatory obligations, and ensuring operational adherence to data privacy standards.

Essential Skills/Basic Qualifications:

• Strong understanding of Indian data protection and privacy laws (IT Act, DPDP Act) and global/APAC frameworks(GDPR, PDPA)
• Experience working in Data Privacy or Data Protection roles within an internal financial services organisation.
• Proven expertise in risk identification, impact assessments, and controls related to data usage, outsourcing, and third-party risk.
• Hands-on experience with data transfer processes, subject access requests, and privacy risk management.
• Strong stakeholder management and ability to engage across compliance, legal and technology teams.

Desirable Skills/Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in handling data privacy within outsourcing/vendor management environments.
• Knowledge of technology-related risks and ability to align privacy requirements with product and innovation processes.
• Prior exposure to compliance monitoring, assurance, and regulatory reporting.
• Ability to train, advise, and guide business leaders on data privacy and protection issues.

You may be assessed on key critical skills relevant for success in this role such as:

• Your ability to manage risk and controls.
• Drive change and transformation in compliance frameworks.
• Apply business acumen in technology-driven environments.
• Ensure adherence to global and local data protection regulations.

The location is based out of Pune/Mumbai.