Senior Director - Cyber Data Breach

Senior Director, Data Review & Analytics (Breach Response)

New York, Washington DC, or Philadelphia ONLY

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.