Kantar is the world’s leading AI-native marketing data and analytics business and an indispensable brand partner to the world’s top companies. We combine the most meaningful attitudinal and behavioural data with deep expertise and advanced analytics to uncover how people think and act. We help clients understand what has happened and why and how to shape the marketing strategies that shape their future.
About the job
As a Data Loss Prevention and Insider Risk Analyst, you will play a critical role in protecting Kantar’s sensitive data by shaping, improving, and advising on data protection controls across the organisation. Your work will help reduce risk, support regulatory compliance, and strengthen trust with clients and colleagues by ensuring information is handled responsibly and securely.
Working within the Technology team, you will manage and enhance Microsoft Purview capabilities, contribute to policy development, and support incident response activities. You’ll collaborate closely with Security Operations and provide guidance to junior analysts, helping raise standards and consistency across the function. Your contribution will directly support Kantar’s wider technology transformation and risk management objectives.
Job Goals
Implement and continuously improve Data Loss Prevention and Insider Risk controls to protect sensitive information.
Manage and enhance Microsoft Purview features, including DLP, Insider Risk Management, and Information Protection.
Investigate security alerts and incidents, supporting effective triage, resolution, and risk mitigation.
Develop reporting, metrics, and evidence to demonstrate the effectiveness of DLP controls and support audits.
Contribute to the development and maintenance of policies, standards, and procedures aligned with regulatory and security requirements.
Provide quality assurance and guidance to junior analysts, supporting capability development within the team.
Ideal Skills & Capabilities
Strong expertise in Data Loss Prevention concepts, controls, and tooling, including hands-on experience with Microsoft Purview.
Practical knowledge of information security and data privacy frameworks such as ISO 27001/27002, NIST, and GDPR.
Proven ability to analyse, investigate, and respond to security incidents using SOC-aligned approaches.
Experience producing meaningful security reporting and insights using tools such as Power BI or equivalent.
Working knowledge of threat frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK to inform detection and response activities.
Please be aware, the majority of our roles are hybrid, working three days a week in our office.
We’re not able to offer visa sponsorship or help with relocation support for this role. Please make sure you’ve got the right to work in the country where this role is located before applying.
What part of Kantar might I be joining?
You’ll be joining our technology team, right in the middle of our tech revolution. We’re undergoing the largest technology transformation Kantar has ever seen, investing in new AI and cloud technologies. By modernizing all our tech systems, we can respond our clients' needs faster and more efficiently – and keep Kantar as a market leader for insights.
Why join Kantar?
We shape the brands of tomorrow by better understanding people everywhere. By understanding people, we can understand what drives their decisions, actions, and aspirations on a global scale. And if we combine the expertise of our people with the latest AI technology, we can really help brands discover some amazing insights.
And because we know people, we like to make sure our own people are being looked after as well. Equality of opportunity for everyone is our highest priority and we support our colleagues to work in a way works for them. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and sections of society. Even if you feel like you’re not an exact match, we’d love to receive your application and talk to you about this job or others at Kantar.
Privacy and Legal Statement
At Kantar, the diversity of our employees provides a richer environment for our employees and broader depth and breadth of thinking for our clients. Kantar is committed to inclusion and diversity; therefore, we welcome applications from all sections of society and do not discriminate based on age, race, religion, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristics.
PRIVACY DISCLOSURE: Please note that by applying to this opportunity you consent to the personal data you provide to us to be processed and retained by The Kantar Group Limited (“Kantar”). Your details will be kept on our Internal ATS (Applicant Tracking System) for as long as is necessary for the purposes of recruitment, which may include your details being shared with the hiring manager.