Data Protection Oversight Advisor
QuilterAbout the Business
Quilter plc is a leading wealth management business, helping to enable brighter financial futures for every generation.Quilter oversees £134.8 billion in customer investments (as of September 2025). It has an adviser and customer offering spanning financial advice, investment platforms, multi-asset investment solutions, and discretionary fund management. The business is comprised of two segments: Affluent and High Net Worth.
Affluent encompasses the financial planning business, Quilter Financial Planning, the Quilter Investment Platform and Quilter Investors, the multi-asset investment solutions business.
High Net Worth includes the discretionary fund management business, Quilter Cheviot, together with Quilter Cheviot Financial Planning – offering a highly personalised service to private clients, charities, trustees, and professional partners. Quilter Cheviot has presence throughout the UK, Ireland and Channel Islands.
At Quilter we never stand still. Our foundations are rooted in our extraordinary expertise, which is trusted by hundreds of thousands of customers, but we have great ambitions to stay one step ahead and make an even greater difference to the people and communities we serve, including our colleagues.
Our business is transforming, continually modernising, and becoming even more customer centric. So, if you want to be bold in the pursuit of your ambitions, bring new ideas, and challenge and evolve what we do, it’s the perfect time to join us!
About the Role
Level - 3
Department- Compliance
Location - Homebased
Contract - Permanent
This role requires a strong team player who can work effectively with colleagues to help meet regulatory obligations, including responding to Data Subject Access Requests and incident management processes.
Conduct remote assessments of Quilter’s AR firms via Microsoft Teams, ensuring compliance with GDPR, PECR, and DPA 2018.
Schedule and manage assessments, identify non-compliance, and provide guidance on meeting requirements.
Communicate findings, highlight gaps, and recommend corrective actions.
Build relationships and act as a trusted Data Protection adviser.
Translate legislation and policies into practical business requirements.
Work with Relationship Managers and Oversight teams to capture risk profiles.
Stay current on Data Protection laws and complete mandatory training.
Advocate for Data Protection best practices to protect client rights.
Challenge and improve oversight frameworks in line with regulatory changes.
Respond promptly to internal and AR firm queries.
Support handling of DSARs and incident triage with accurate, timely responses.
Manage diary and upload assessment documentation promptly.
About You
Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to explain complex Data Protection requirements clearly.
Solid understanding of GDPR, PECR, and DPA 2018, ideally within a regulated industry (e.g., Financial Services).
Effective time management and prioritisation; capable of managing workload to meet regulatory priorities.
Proven ability to build relationships and act as a trusted Data Protection adviser.
Hands-on experience with key Data Protection processes: Data Subject Rights, incident management, DPIAs, and query resolution.
Desirable
Experience using OneTrust.
Relevant qualification (e.g., Practitioner Certificate in Data Protection, CIPP/E, CIPP/M).
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Inclusion & Diversity
We value diversity and strive to promote inclusivity in all aspects of our culture. We believe in equal opportunities for all, ensuring that no applicant encounters less favourable treatment based on anything but their skills, qualifications, experience, and potential. We celebrate the unique contributions of a diverse workforce and create a respectful, nurturing environment where every colleague can thrive.
Values
Do the right thing: We act with integrity and are proudly committed to going above and beyond in service of our clients and the support we provide our communities.
Always curious: We continuously seek new ideas and knowledge so we’re one step ahead of our clients’ needs. We look for inspiration everywhere and encourage experimentation, recognising that this is how we create brilliant solutions for brighter futures.
Embrace challenge: We aim high to transform our potential into meaningful outcomes. With ambition as our driving force and a steadfast commitment to growth, we succeed for the good of every generation.
Stronger together: Combining our diverse talents, we accomplish more collectively than we ever could do alone. We speak openly, actively listen, and support each other, and constructively challenge and embrace new ideas. We seek empowerment and demonstrate ownership and trust, with the confidence to make impactful decisions.
Core Benefits
Holiday: 182 hours (26 days)
Quilter Incentive Scheme: All employees are eligible to participate in incentive scheme, to incentivise business performance and their contribution.
Pension Scheme: A non-contributory company pension scheme that can be boosted through personal contributions.
Private Medical Insurance: Single cover as standard with options to increase cover to include your partner or children.
Life Assurance: 4x your salary.
Income Protection: 75% of salary, less state benefits, payable after 26 weeks of absence.
Healthcare Cash Plan: Jersey employees only
In addition to our core benefits, we offer a range of flexible benefits to UK employees that you can choose from and pay for conveniently via a salary deduction.