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.
