Senior Data Governance Analyst (EMEA) at Jobgether

, , United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

20 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Data Governance, Data Management, Privacy Operations, GDPR, CCPA, Data Protection, Risk Assessments, Data Classification, Data Retention, Data Minimization, Compliance Reporting, Data Subject Rights, Technical Support, Stakeholder Coordination, Training Initiatives, Data Stewardship

Industry

Internet Marketplace Platforms

Description

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Senior Data Governance Analyst in EMEA. In this role, you will play a critical part in managing and protecting personal and sensitive data across global operations. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, ensuring that data is collected, processed, and shared in compliance with applicable regulations and privacy standards. The position involves operationalizing data protection by design, maintaining inventories, overseeing risk assessments, and supporting technical teams to enforce security controls. You will monitor evolving data privacy laws and implement governance frameworks to enable responsible, data-driven decision-making. This role also involves producing compliance reports, dashboards, and metrics to highlight data risks, quality, and remediation status. You will contribute to awareness and training initiatives, building a culture of data stewardship across the organization. This is a fully remote position within the EMEA region, offering an opportunity to work on high-impact data governance initiatives. Accountabilities: • Maintain the personal data inventory and Record of Processing Activities (ROPA). • Implement, enforce, and monitor data classification, retention, and minimization processes. • Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to embed data privacy and protection by design in systems and applications. • Create and maintain data protection policies, procedures, and governance frameworks. • Oversee Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs), Data Transfer Impact Assessments (DTIAs), and other privacy risk assessments. • Manage data subject rights (DSR) requests to ensure regulatory compliance. • Support technical teams in applying personal data protection and security controls. • Monitor evolving data privacy laws across multiple jurisdictions and advise stakeholders on compliance. • Develop governance dashboards and compliance metrics, highlighting data risk trends and remediation status. • Produce regular reports for senior management, auditors, and privacy committees. • Lead awareness and training initiatives to promote proper personal data handling and breach prevention. • Bachelor’s degree in Information Management, Law (Data Protection/Privacy focus), Data Science, or equivalent. • CIPP/E, CIPM, CDMP, or equivalent privacy/data management certifications. • 5+ years of experience in data governance, data management, or privacy operations. • Strong understanding of GDPR, CCPA, and AML/KYC regulations. • Proven experience with data governance tools and frameworks. • Practical knowledge of data classification, lineage, retention, and access control. • Ability to interpret, analyze, and report on technical data flows, risks, and controls. • Preferred: experience with multi-jurisdictional compliance, cross-border data transfers, or in online gambling, sports betting, or financial services. • Excellent communication, problem-solving, and collaboration skills to work with technical and non-technical stakeholders. • Competitive compensation package reflecting experience and performance. • Remote work within EMEA with flexible schedules and autonomy. • Opportunities for personal and professional growth through training and mentorship. • Comprehensive work-life balance initiatives. • Recognition for achievements and contributions to organizational success. • Collaborative, people-oriented environment with top-notch professionals. • Exposure to high-impact, innovative projects in data governance and privacy. Jobgether is a Talent Matching Platform that partners with companies worldwide to efficiently connect top talent with the right opportunities through AI-driven job matching. When you apply, your profile goes through our AI-powered screening process designed to identify top talent efficiently and fairly. 🔍 Our AI evaluates your CV and LinkedIn profile thoroughly, analyzing your skills, experience and achievements. 📊 It compares your profile to the job’s core requirements and past success factors to determine your match score. 🎯 Based on this analysis, we automatically shortlist the 3 candidates with the highest match to the role. 🧠 When necessary, our human team may perform an additional manual review to ensure no strong profile is missed. The process is transparent, skills-based, and free of bias — focusing solely on your fit for the role. Once the shortlist is completed, we share it directly with the company that owns the job opening. The final decision and next steps (such as interviews or additional assessments) are then made by their internal hiring team. Thank you for your interest! #LI-CL1

Responsibilities

The Senior Data Governance Analyst will manage and protect personal and sensitive data across global operations, ensuring compliance with regulations and privacy standards. Responsibilities include maintaining data inventories, overseeing risk assessments, and supporting technical teams to enforce security controls.