Data & Privacy Officer

The GraceKennedy Financial Group seeks to identify an individual looking for an excellent opportunity to progress his/her career; and who possesses the vision and energy to help drive dynamic changes across the group, in the following capacity:-​

DATA & PRIVACY OFFICER

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the governance and maintenance of multiple large, sensitive, and high-value data assets.
• Assist in ensuring data is strategically aligned with Business needs and is accurate, available, and accessible.
• Support the organization, tracking, retention, and archiving of all data throughout its lifecycle.
• Maintain data quality and support the optimization of processes, encouraging consistency across business units.
• Contribute to organizational/domain improvements in data management and support data across the data lifecycle.
• Support the adherence to regulations, policies, and guidelines integral to good data management practices.
• Collaborate with data professionals, key stakeholders, and IT specialists to drive system and process improvements.
• Assist in the analysis and mapping of data processes to identify inefficiencies and solutions that enable smooth end-to-end data processes.
• Support the data quality control process, including the sourcing, acquisition, integration, and sharing of data. 
• Execute and support the implementation of all data privacy policies and controls within GKFG. 
• Data stewardship for GKFG with oversight for data quality and protection of all data assets. 
• Support training and knowledge transfer on data privacy best practices and responsibilities. 
• Support the assessment of privacy practices of third-party vendors and service providers, ensuring appropriate privacy terms are included in contracts. 
• Provide specialized assistance and support to the Financial Group in documenting, mapping, and standardizing business processes related to data management and privacy. 
• Utilize and support the use of the Nintex business process tool to formalize, document, and manage key data processes and workflows. 
• Ensure that all documented data processes align with both the overall data strategy and regulatory privacy requirements. 

Required Qualification, Experience, Knowledge and skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Database Management, or any relevant functional discipline.
• 3+ years’ experience in a specialized data or privacy role. Experience in the Financial Services industry is a distinct advantage.
• Demonstrable understanding of data management concepts and tools, such as data governance, data quality, data security, data architecture, and data analytics.
• Knowledge of privacy laws, regulations and standards (e.g. JDPA, GDPR) and their practical implementation.
• Proficiency with or ability to quickly learn business process management tools (e.g., Nintex) for documentation and workflow assistance.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage and collaborate with stakeholders.
• Strong commitment to ethics, confidentiality, and privacy protection.
• Exceptional focus on the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of data and documentation.
• Ability to support the delivery and implementation of enterprise data management activities.
• Ability to work in a way that considers impact on other people, organizational goals, and the wider environment. 

​Qualified applicants are invited to submit applications no later than 18/03/2026 via the careers section of our Corporate Website at www.gracekennedy.com

GraceKennedy Financial Group upholds the principles of fairness and equity in the treatment of all our employees and stakeholders. The Company is committed to equity in all its employment practices and policies and seeks to recruit, develop and retain its employees on the basis of merit, ability and performance. As such, we are committed to ensuring equal opportunity in employment, and will not discriminate on the grounds of race, national origin, religion, gender, or otherwise.