Senior Director, Data Review & Analytics (Breach Response)

Role Summary

A leading advisory firm is looking to appoint a senior leader to head up its data review and analytics capability within breach response operations. This position is responsible for directing large-scale sensitive data review engagements, enhancing analytical methodologies, and ensuring seamless delivery across complex client matters involving data exposure.

Core Responsibilities

Service Delivery & Leadership

• Take ownership of the full lifecycle of sensitive data review and data mining engagements, ensuring projects are executed efficiently, meet quality benchmarks, and align with client expectations.
• Oversee key operational stages including data intake, processing, and review workflows, while identifying opportunities to streamline delivery.
• Act as a senior escalation point for complex data challenges, advising on tooling, workflows, and review strategies.
• Provide oversight across a portfolio of engagements, reporting on delivery progress, risks, and commercial performance.
• Lead, develop, and scale a specialist team, fostering capability growth and maintaining high performance standards.

Partner & Resource Management

• Oversee external delivery partners and review providers, ensuring consistent performance, security compliance, and alignment with internal processes.
• Manage resourcing strategies across global teams, balancing offshore and onshore delivery models.
• Support commercial activities including scoping, pricing, and responding to client requirements.

Process Improvement & Innovation

• Drive continuous improvement of data review methodologies, incorporating both automated data mining techniques and manual review processes.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to enhance consistency in outputs and strengthen integration with wider breach response services.
• Champion the use of emerging technologies, including AI-driven tools, to improve efficiency and accuracy within review workflows.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Work closely with cross-functional teams involved in incident response and client communications to ensure a coordinated approach.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients and legal stakeholders, ensuring clear communication throughout engagements.

Candidate Profile

• Extensive experience in data review, eDiscovery, or breach response environments.
• Demonstrated ability to manage third-party vendors and distributed teams.
• Strong technical understanding of handling large and complex datasets.
• Knowledge of global data protection and privacy regulations.
• Experience working with industry-standard review platforms and cloud-based infrastructures.
• Confident communicator with experience engaging senior stakeholders.
• Proven leadership background within operational or delivery-focused teams.