Manager, Data Retention and Deletion

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KPMG is currently seeking a Manager, Data Retention and Deletion to join our Advisory Services practice.

Responsibilities Lead the strategy, design, and implementation of enterprise data retention and defensible deletion programs, with emphasis on data lifecycle management, records management, and legal holds management across structured and unstructured data environments Advise clients on information governance, records retention, legal and regulatory obligations, litigation readiness, legal hold processes, and defensible disposition; translate requirements into practical policies, controls, operating models, and implementation roadmaps Design and oversee data lifecycle and records management capabilities, including retention schedules, classification, disposition workflows, preservation requirements, governance structures, and integration with enterprise data and content platforms Incorporate data security posture management (DSPM), data discovery, classification, risk identification, and cybersecurity capabilities into retention and deletion programs to improve visibility, control, and defensible management of sensitive data Lead and manage existing client engagements in the financial services sector, including executive stakeholder relationships, program delivery, team leadership, scope, risks, quality, and opportunities to expand services Support strategic relationships with technology vendors and ecosystem partners to support go-to-market initiatives, joint solutions, market development, client pursuits, and differentiated data lifecycle and information governance offerings Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG's respectful and courteous work environment Qualifications Minimum five years of recent experience in data lifecycle management, records and information management, information governance, legal holds, data privacy, cybersecurity, technology risk, or a related field, including experience leading complex client programs or engagements Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is required;
Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school is preferred Experience designing, implementing, or transforming enterprise data retention and defensible deletion programs, including records management, retention schedules, information classification, legal holds, preservation, and disposition processes

Experience with data security posture management (DSPM), data discovery and classification, data protection, or related cybersecurity capabilities and their application to data lifecycle and information governance programs Experience leading customer delivery for financial services clients, including executive stakeholder…