Data Risk Senior Manager

We have an exciting new opportunity for a Data Risk Senior Manager to join the Society’s Data Office. The person in post will take pivotal ownership of Data Risk Management.

The Data Risk Senior Manager will set the direction of the function, lead on developing our Data Risk and compliance framework and processes to automate and continuously monitor data policy, privacy controls and risks.

The role holder will be responsible for documenting, maintaining, and developing the key processes across the organisation in relation to Data being a principal risk category. They will make recommendations for improving process efficiency in a manner that drives the overall productivity of the Data risk function whilst ensuring that it effectively mitigates the Data risks across the organisation.

Our benefits include:

• 28 days holiday a year plus bank holidays and a holiday buy/sell scheme
• Annual discretionary bonus scheme
• Personal pension with matched contributions
• Life assurance (6 times annual salary)
• Private medical insurance

Find out more about the fantastic benefits of joining Coventry Building Society here.

We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

You’ll have demonstrable Data governance, risk and compliance experience gained within a risk oversight role, ideally within financial services or a regulated industry.

Experienced in dealing with regulators such as PRA, FCA and ICO, you’ll also be able to demonstrate your understanding of governance and risk management frameworks. You’ll also have excellent working knowledge of Data management practices, strategies, approaches and developing technology trends.

You’ll be an influential leader with the ability to challenge senior stakeholders whilst maintaining relationships, informally and through papers and presentations. Whilst it is not essential, a relevant Data Management or Protection qualification would be beneficial.

As a mutual, we’ve always worked together to improve the lives of others. Now one of the largest Building Societies in the UK, over 3,000 of us share that goal, in our branches and Head Office. Our benefits go beyond basic pay, with a discretionary bonus scheme, a culture of reward and recognition and total support for our wellbeing.

We’re serious about equality, of race, age, faith, disability and sexual orientation, but also of personality and the way we think. By being yourself, you’ll make us stronger.

You can build so much more than a career. Come and make a difference in our Society, that’s been voted a ‘Great Place to Work’ by our teams.

Flexibility and why it matters

We understand the need for flexibility, so wherever possible, we’ll consider alternative working patterns. Have a chat with us before you apply to see what the possibilities are for this role.