Data Protection Consultant (CO/SC)
Location: Sheffield (Hybrid) | Practice Area: Data & Analytics | Type: Permanent
Secure data. Empower trust. Drive compliance.
The Role
As a Data Protection Consultant within our Data & Analytics practice, you’ll apply your knowledge of data privacy, retention, security and governance to help clients protect critical data assets. You’ll work on data protection strategies, operational improvements and the integration of ethical data practices within broader governance initiatives. This role requires strong analytical thinking, communication skills and a keen understanding of data management in regulated industries.
What You’ll Do
Support clients in designing data protection strategies as part of enterprise data governance
Assess and enhance data control processes, tooling and operational effectiveness
Contribute to defining policies, standards, and guidelines for data protection and ethics
Conduct workshops and interviews to identify data risks and link them to governance capabilities
Develop strategic roadmaps to operationalize scalable data protection frameworks
What We’re Looking For
Hands-on experience in data protection areas such as privacy, sharing, retention and security
Broad understanding of data governance and management disciplines
Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to simplify complexity
Comfortable working independently, with minimal supervision in client-facing roles
Strong interest in developing expertise in data protection within financial services or energy
Bonus Points For
2+ years of consulting experience or equivalent change/transformation role
Familiarity with data ethics, regulatory obligations, and industry standards
Experience delivering data governance or data quality projects
Ability to create frameworks, methodologies, or accelerators for internal use
Contribution to business development or thought leadership initiatives
Why Join Capco
Deliver high-impact technology solutions for Tier 1 financial institutions
Work in a collaborative, flat, and entrepreneurial consulting culture
Access continuous learning, training, and industry certifications
Be part of a team shaping the future of digital financial services
Help shape the future of digital transformation across FS & Energy
We offer a competitive, people-first benefits package designed to support every aspect of your life:
Core Benefits: Discretionary bonus, competitive pension, health insurance, life insurance and critical illness cover.
Mental Health: Easy access to CareFirst, Unmind, Aviva consultations, and in-house first aiders.
Family-Friendly: Maternity, adoption, shared parental leave, plus paid leave for sickness, pregnancy loss, fertility treatment, menopause and bereavement.
Family Care: 8 complimentary backup care sessions for emergency childcare or elder care.
Holiday Flexibility: 5 weeks of annual leave with the option to buy or sell holiday days based on your needs.
Continuous Learning: Minimum 40 Hours of Training Annually: Take your pick—workshops, certifications, e-learning - your growth, your way. Also, Business Coach assigned from Day One: Get one-on-one guidance to fast-track your goals and accelerate your development.
Healthcare Access: Convenient online GP services.
Extra Perks: Gympass (Wellhub), travel insurance, Tastecard, season ticket loans, Cycle to Work and dental insurance.
Inclusion at Capco
We’re committed to making our recruitment process accessible and straightforward for everyone. If you need any adjustments at any stage, just let us know – we’ll be happy to help. We value each person’s unique perspective and contribution. At Capco, we believe that being yourself is your greatest strength. Our #BeYourselfAtWork culture encourages individuality and collaboration – a mindset that shapes how we work with clients and each other every day.
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What We Do
Capco, a Wipro company, is a global management and technology consultancy specializing in driving transformation in the energy and financial services industries. Capco operates at the intersection of
business and technology by combining innovative thinking with unrivalled industry knowledge to fast-track digital initiatives for banking and payments, capital markets, wealth and asset management, insurance,
and the energy sector. Capco’s cutting edge ingenuity is brought to life through its award-winning Be Yourself At Work culture and diverse talent.
TRUSTED ADVISORS - Our collaborative and entrepreneurial approach position us as trusted long-term partners to our clients.
DEEP EXPERTISE - Clients look to us for clear guidance, proven expertise, and the support they need to set their companies up for success.
DISRUPTIVE SOLUTIONS- We do not provide off -the-shelf answers to clients’ challenges. Instead, we work in close collaboration to understand the issues, and craft disruptive, bespoke solutions.
ACCOUNTABILITY AND OWNERSHIP - We recognize every client has distinct needs and expectations, and we take ownership and accountability for the solutions we design, build, and deliver.
Why Work With Us
We support and encourage an inclusive culture, entrepreneurial outlook and independent thinking. Capco is not about organizational charts and rigid hierarchies – we want all employees to feel that Capco is their firm to own and run. We believe diversity powers innovation. Be Yourself At Work (#BYAW) is an integral and underlying part of our culture
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