Privacy Manager Job at Verto

Verto is a global B2B payments solution that helps businesses send money to anyone, anywhere. Using a purposefully built tech infrastructure and payment rails, you can instantly send and receive money in over 200 countries. Today, Verto helps 1000+ customers from startups, SMEs to large corporate companies convert millions of dollars per year. Using our liquidity and price discovery marketplace solution, new customers can convert between 49 currencies, open bank account or wallets in seconds and make payments on a single platform.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Privacy Manager

Job Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Job type: Full-time
Department: Compliance & Legal

Job Description

• We’re seeking a Data Protection Officer / Privacy Specialist to join our team as the first dedicated privacy professional. 
• This senior role will take ownership of all privacy-related matters within the company, driving compliance with global data protection regulations and embedding privacy best practices across our operations.
• The ideal candidate will have experience managing privacy in a global context, demonstrate a strong ability to learn and adapt quickly, and excel in executing privacy strategies. 
• This is a unique opportunity to shape and lead privacy initiatives in a dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Privacy Program Development: Establish and maintain the company’s privacy framework, policies, and processes to ensure compliance with global data protection laws (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, POPIA).
• Compliance Monitoring: Track regulatory changes in privacy laws across jurisdictions and implement necessary updates to company policies and practices.
• Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs): Conduct DPIAs and advise teams on mitigating privacy risks for new products, services, or processes.
• Incident Response: Support the identification and management of data breaches or incidents, including regulatory reporting and remediation efforts.
• Vendor Management: Assess third-party vendors for privacy compliance and manage data processing agreements.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with legal, compliance, product, and engineering teams to embed privacy-by-design principles and address privacy considerations in company projects.
• Training & Awareness: Develop and deliver privacy training programs for employees to ensure understanding of data protection obligations.
• Documentation & Reporting: Maintain accurate records of processing activities, including data inventories and consent mechanisms, and prepare reports for internal and external stakeholders as needed.
• Audit and Certifications: Managing internal and external privacy audits and application for certifications ISO/27001 and PCIDSS, as well as other information security and data accreditations. 

Requirements
Educational Qualification & Certifications:

• Candidates should possess a Degree in a relevant field (e.g., IT, Law) is required. A legal background is a strong advantage.
• Privacy certifications (e.g., CIPP/E, CIPM, CDPSE) are a strong advantage.

Experience:

• 5+ years of experience in privacy, data protection, or related compliance roles (managing data mapping and related documentation)
• Proven track record of handling privacy matters in a global context.
• Experience in the financial services industry is an advantage. 

Knowledge:

• Solid understanding of global privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, POPIA).
• Familiarity with privacy frameworks is a plus.

Skills:

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify and mitigate risks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to learn quickly, work independently, and execute effectively in a fast-paced environment.