Join the EMEA Compliance team in London as a Compliance Vice President, reporting functionally to the EMEA Head of Data & AI CCOR. The role is partnering effectively with local management, Line of Business (LOB) and global/regional Compliance teams as well as Internal Audit, Operational Risk and other Control functions. This position is committed to shaping the future of compliance frameworks and driving meaningful change throughout the organization.
As a Data, Privacy & AI Compliance Vice President within our Compliance team, you will provide oversight, subject matter expertise, and support to ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations, including GDPR and the EU AI Act, and you will contribute to reports to senior management and governance committees. You will play a key role in the management, analysis, and oversight of compliance risks from a second line perspective. You will be responsible for supporting the development and execution of risk mitigation strategies, provide subject matter expertise to stakeholders, and providing oversight of the firm’s compliance with evolving Data, Privacy and AI regulations across the EMEA region.
Job responsibilities
Lead and support the maintenance of the Compliance Program for the firm’s European entities, focusing on Data, Privacy, and / or AI risk.
Provide subject matter expertise to senior stakeholders and business partners on Data and AI Risk, policies, and regulatory issues.
Identify and raise potential concerns and challenge on business activities with regards to Global Investment Bank & Global Corporate Bank including Banking, Payments, Securities Services, Markets as well as to the Private Bank and International Consumer Bank business activities.
Oversee and support 1st Line of Defence (1LOD) Data, Privacy & AI program, including analysis of new business initiatives and products.
Provide compliance subject matter expertise & challenge on regional and firmwide projects, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements.
Develop and deliver training and communication programs to enhance employee awareness of Data, Privacy and AI obligations.
Oversee the 1LOD Data, Privacy & AI processes and controls and challenge any potential concerns. Support the development and execution of 1LOD Data Risk testing activities.
Compile and analyse management information, identifying trends and emerging risks.
Maintain expert knowledge of current and future Data, Privacy and AI regulations impacting the EMEA region.
Build and maintain strong relationships with business, control, and operational risk teams across the organization.
Represent the function in regulatory exams, internal audits, and governance forums as required.
Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills
Extensive experience in data management and AI, or related fields such as compliance, operational risk or audit. Demonstrated expertise in interpreting and implementing data-centric regulations, including GDPR, the EU AI Act, and other relevant EMEA privacy and AI laws within the banking sector. Proven track record in overseeing data governance, data protection strategies, and/or regulatory compliance for banking activities.
Sound understanding of controls, risk metrics and reports. Detail-oriented, with a high level of attention to quality in work products.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex issues clearly and concisely to senior management.
Strong interpersonal and influencing skills, with a track record of building credibility and effective partnerships with senior stakeholders.
Collaborative approach and ability to work effectively with multi-disciplinary teams in a global organization.
High energy, self-directed, and proactive, with the ability to execute in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills
Experience in a second line Compliance or Risk Management, or related function within financial services is highly desirable.
Relevant MBA or Bachelor's degree with professional certification preferred (e.g., CIPP/E, CIPM, ISACA).
Broad-based IT skills and with relevant applications.
Ability to extract, interpret, and present data-driven insights to support Compliance, Privacy, and Risk Management objectives.