Senior Data Protection Professional

Sought after Data Protection Specialist to lead enterprise-wide data protection initiatives.About the Role:Leverage deep technical expertise in data encryption, anonymization, and loss prevention to drive business objectives.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement effective data security strategies.Analyze complex data risks and develop targeted solutions to mitigate threats.Key Responsibilities:Strategy & GovernanceDevelop and enhance the organization's data protection framework to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.Work closely with senior leaders to drive data security objectives and develop key performance indicators (KPIs).Implement a risk-based approach to ensure data-driven decision making.Data Encryption & AnonymizationLead the implementation of enterprise-wide encryption initiatives for data at rest, in transit, and in use.Design and implement anonymization/masking solutions for sensitive data.Establish encryption standards, governance models, and vendor integrations.Data Loss Prevention (DLP)Develop and maintain advanced DLP policies, standards, and incident response frameworks.Conduct regular audits, monitor KPIs/KRIs, and improve secure data handling practices.Coordinate with stakeholders to mitigate data leakage risks.Data Security Posture ManagementOversee data discovery, data flow mappings, and lifecycle management.Implement strong key generation, rotation, masking, and encryption protocols.Drive adoption of security frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, PDPL, PCIDSS.Database Activity Monitoring (DAM)Manage daily DAM operations, dashboards, incident analysis, and system tuning.Conduct risk assessments, recommend mitigation actions, and ensure secure database configurations.Enterprise Data Protection ProgramsLead initiatives in Insider Risk Management, Data Retention/Deletion, Backup Protection, Data Discovery, and Risk Assessments.Drive continuous improvement in data protection maturity.Engage with executive leadership, steering committees, and regulatory bodies.Leadership & CollaborationCoordinate cross-functional cybersecurity programs.Provide recommendations for investments in data-protection technologies.Ensure readiness for data breach incidents and lead remediation activities.Mandatory Skills & Qualifications:Proven experience in data protection strategy, governance, DLP, data encryption, anonymization, data security architecture, and database security.Strong experience in financial services or large enterprise environments.Professional Certifications (Minimum 2 Required):CIPPe / CIPM / CIPTCDPSECISA / CISM / CISSPPCI-QSASABSAExperience:12+ years total experience in cybersecurity, data protection, privacy, or security governance.Minimum 4 years in compliance, risk, legal, audit, or data protection implementation roles within a large bank or financial institution.Technical Competencies:DLP technologies (e.g., Symantec, Forcepoint, Microsoft Purview).Encryption & Key Management solutions (KMS, HSM, Tokenization).DAM platforms (IBM Guardium / Imperva / others).ISO 27001, NIST CSF, PCI-DSS, PDPL, Privacy Regulations.Strong understanding of incident response, root cause analysis, and remediation planning.We're Looking For:A T-shaped data protection leader with both deep technical expertise and wide cross-functional understanding.Ability to solve complex problems, drive automation, and introduce innovative security solutions.Strong communication skills for engaging with senior leadership and regulatory bodies.Demonstrated impact in enhancing data protection posture and reducing enterprise risk.],