Head of Enterprise Data Protection – Governance

Brown Brothers Harriman

Head of Enterprise Data Protection and Governance at BBH, leading data protection programs and managing cross-functional teams. Overseeing strategic direction, compliance, and audit responses.

Posted 7/8/2026full-timePhiladelphia • Massachusetts, New Jersey • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $215,000 - $260,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in data protection and governance, with a strong focus on implementing data loss prevention strategies, data classification, and compliance with cybersecurity regulations. Proven leadership in managing cross-functional teams and driving data integrity initiatives.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Data ProtectionData Loss Prevention (DLP) ToolsData Classification PlatformsLeadership in Cross-Functional TeamsCybersecurity Regulations Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Data GovernanceData IntegrityData Destruction StandardsData ManagementAnalytical Skills

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsTeam Leadership

Tools & Technologies

PowerPointExcel

Industry Keywords

Information SecurityFinancial ServicesPrivacy RegulationsRisk Management

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Establishing and implementing the strategic direction of BBH’s data protection and governance program
Overseeing enterprise-wide efforts to protect data from leaving BBH in an unintended manner (the Data Loss Prevention Program)
Destroying data no longer required to be retained by law or for business purpose (the Data Destruction Program)
Enhancing classification of data to further the efficacy of the Firm’s data loss prevention controls and destruction efforts (the Data Classification and Discovery Program)
Establishing minimum firmwide standards for data integrity and availability and define key data management-related roles and responsibilities (the Data Governance Program)
Reporting regularly on key metrics, risks and program maturity to oversight committees
Building and leading a high-performing team of professionals
Leading the coordination of, and responses to, internal audit reviews
Partnering with key stakeholders across the Protect Pillar, Systems, the business, Risk, OGC and Compliance to implement the Firm’s data protection and governance objectives.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 10 years of experience in data protection and information security, preferably within financial services
5+ years of leadership experience managing cross-functional global teams
Strong knowledge of DLP tools, data classification platforms and secure destruction standards
Knowledge of cybersecurity and privacy regulations and associated risks
Excellent analytical and communication skills
Strong PowerPoint and Excel skills.

Benefits

Comp & perks

health insurance
retirement plans
paid time off
professional development opportunities
discretionary bonuses
profit-sharing