Compliance Manager (Data Protection Officer, Regulatory Compliance & Privacy)

About the Position

Compliance Manager (Data Protection Officer, Regulatory Compliance & Privacy)

Remote UK

At Affirm, we exist for the moments that matter-giving people a clear, predictable way to pay over time, with no hidden fees, no surprises, and no tradeoffs on what matters most.

About the Role

The Manager, Regulatory Compliance & Privacy (DPO) will support the UK Compliance function by leading and coordinating key second-line regulatory compliance and privacy oversight activities for the UK entity. This role will serve as the operational lead for UK privacy compliance and Data Protection Officer (DPO) responsibilities, while also supporting broader UK regulatory compliance priorities, including vulnerable customers and other key regulatory expectations and programs. The role will partner closely with Legal, Product, Engineering, Operations, Risk, Financial Crimes, and other Compliance stakeholders to ensure a well-governed, scalable, and effective UK compliance framework.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary operational lead for UK privacy compliance matters and act as the designated Data Protection Officer (DPO) for the UK entity.
• Lead and oversee existing key UK privacy governance activities, including Data Protection Impact assessments (DPIA’s), oversight, privacy risk assessments, incident and breach governance, data subject rights processes, retention and deletion governance, and regulatory documentation.
• Lead the regulatory input of the firm's Management Information (MI) dashboard for Privacy.
• Lead the development of the firm's Privacy Compliance Monitoring Programme (CMP).
• Support in completion of the firm's Enterprise wide compliance risk assessment and control inventory.
• Translate legal and regulatory requirements into compliance standards, governance routines, oversight expectations, and program requirements for first-line stakeholders.
• Support the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of the UK regulatory compliance framework across key privacy, conduct, and consumer protection areas.
• Provide second-line challenge and oversight of first-line control environments.
• Maintain and enhance governance processes for UK compliance issues management, risk assessments, control oversight, and reporting.
• Support internal audit, external audit, regulatory enquiries, and external partner review activity.
• Prepare recurring management reporting, governance materials, and issue summaries for senior leadership and relevant governance forums.
• Partner with Legal to ensure clear delineation between legal advisory responsibilities and Compliance operational / oversight responsibilities.
• Partner with Product, Engineering, Operations, and other cross-functional stakeholders to ensure UK privacy and regulatory requirements are operationalised effectively.
• Coordinate with regional and global Compliance partners to support consistency in governance standards, documentation, and reporting across jurisdictions.
• Help identify and implement improvements to compliance processes, governance routines, documentation standards, and oversight tools.
• Showcase Compliance as an open for business function, accessible and relatable to the goals and objectives of the firm.

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience in regulatory compliance, privacy compliance, risk management, governance, audit, or a related control function, preferably within financial services, fintech, banking, or another regulated environment, ideally past experience acting as a DPO in a regulated consumer credit firm.
• Strong understanding of UK privacy and regulatory compliance expectations, including UK GDPR, governance, DPIA’s, breach processes, data subject rights, consumer protection, conduct risk, vulnerable customers, and related compliance program requirements.
• Experience operating within a second-line of defence model, including governance, oversight, monitoring, and independent challenge of first-line control environments.
• Demonstrated ability to translate legal and regulatory requirements into policies, standards, procedures, governance routines, and control expectations.
• Experience supporting audits, regulatory exams, control reviews, or similar oversight processes in a regulated environment.
• Strong cross-functional partnership skills, with the ability to work effectively with Legal, Marketing, Product, Engineering, Operations, Risk, and Compliance stakeholders.
• Sound judgment, strong organisational discipline, and the ability to manage sensitive regulatory matters with discretion and rigor.
• Experience preparing management reporting, governance materials, and escalation summaries for senior stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams and move between strategic governance design and day-to-day execution.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience; relevant certifications.

We Offer

• Base Pay Grade: L
• Equity Grade: 5
• Base Pay Range: £101,000 - £149,000 per year
• Benefits:
  • Health coverage at no cost: We cover 100% of premiums for employees and their dependents.
  • Spending stipends: Monthly stipends support your tech setup, and the ability to choose health and wellness options that are right for you.
  • Time off to recharge: Flexible time off and generous holiday calendars help you rest when you need to.
  • Own a piece of what you build: Our employee stock purchase plan (ESPP) lets you buy Affirm stock at a discount.

About the Company

At Affirm, we exist for the moments that matter-giving people a clear, predictable way to pay over time, with no hidden fees, no surprises, and no tradeoffs on what matters most. We are proud to be a remote-first company, offering flexibility and a commitment to care, transparency, and flexibility in our benefits.

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