Data Protection Consultant

About the role

Capco is seeking a Data Protection & DLP Consultant to help financial services clients protect sensitive information across complex technology environments. You will design multi‑layered protection strategies, implement DLP controls, and ensure compliance with security, governance and regulatory requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Design and implement a comprehensive, multi‑layered data protection strategy incorporating data classification, discovery, encryption controls and DLP technologies.
• Develop, deploy and enhance Data Loss Prevention policies, controls, processes and technical solutions across enterprise environments.
• Identify and classify sensitive data, translating business and regulatory requirements into practical rules and controls.
• Monitor alerts and incidents, supporting investigation, remediation, tuning and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with security, data, risk, technology and business teams to integrate DLP controls across endpoints, networks, cloud platforms and applications.
• Maintain documentation, reporting and governance processes associated with data protection and DLP operations.
• Support governance, reporting, control effectiveness assessments and the development of sustainable data protection practices.

Required profile

• Strong experience in Data Loss Prevention, information protection, data security or related cybersecurity disciplines.
• Practical knowledge of DLP technologies, data classification, policy management, monitoring and incident management.
• Experience implementing or managing DLP controls across endpoints, email, networks, cloud services and enterprise applications.
• Strong understanding of data governance, security controls, risk management, privacy and regulatory requirements.
• Clear communication and stakeholder‑management skills to translate complex data protection requirements into practical outcomes.

Required skills

• Data Loss Prevention (DLP) technologies
• Data classification and discovery
• Encryption controls
• Cloud platforms and services
• Enterprise application security

What we offer

• High‑impact technology solutions for Tier 1 financial institutions.
• Collaborative, flat and entrepreneurial consulting culture.
• Continuous learning, training and industry certifications.
• Competitive, people‑first benefits package.