Analyst, Data Privacy at Flutterwave

⏲ Oct 16, 2023, 7:59 PM
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Flutterwave was founded on the principle that every African must be able to participate and thrive in the global economy. To achieve this objective, we have built a trusted payment infrastructure that allows consumers and businesses (African and International) make and receive payments in a convenient border-less manner.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Analyst, Data Privacy

Location: Lekki, Lagos
Job Type: Full Time
Department: Compliance

The Role

The Data Privacy Compliance Analyst would play a crucial role in ensuring the organization’s compliance with all applicable data privacy and protection laws and regulations in operational markets.
The responsibilities of the Analyst will include implementing data privacy policies and procedures, assisting in the development and maintenance of the data privacy program and collaborating with cross-functional teams to analyze and manage data privacy risks.

Responsibilities
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Assist in monitoring and ensuring adherence to data privacy regulations, such as the NDPA, GDPR and other privacy regulations in operating jurisdictions.
Help organize and deliver data privacy training sessions to employees, to raise awareness of data privacy and protection practices.
Stay up to date with emerging data protection laws and regulations and assess their impact on the organization.
Participate in data breach incident response activities and assist in the investigation and mitigation of privacy incidents.
Assist in maintaining records of data processing activities, data protection impact assessments, and other relevant documentation.
Assist in the development, implementation, and maintenance of data privacy policies and procedures.
Conduct privacy impact assessments (PIAs) to identify and evaluate data privacy risks for new projects, features and initiatives.
Analyze and review data processing activities to ensure compliance with applicable data protection laws and regulations.
Monitor response to data subject requests ( including data access, rectification, and deletion requests), by customer support teams
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure privacy considerations are integrated into system designs and projects.
Assist in the development and delivery of privacy training and awareness programs for employees.

Required Qualifications to be a Waver

Bachelor's Degree in Law, Information Security/Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related discipline.
Minimum of 1 year of professional experience. Relevant internships, projects or coursework related to data privacy, data protection or cybersecurity will be considered a plus.
Eagerness to ensure data subject and customer rights are protected.
Basic project management skills to contribute to data privacy compliance projects.
Passion to stay updated on data privacy regulations and industry trends.
Ability to interpret and apply data privacy laws and regulations, including the GDPR.
Familiarity with data privacy and data protection best practices.
Capability to identify privacy compliance challenges and propose practical solutions.
Creative, results-oriented and excellent attention to detail.
Effective communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively within a team and collaborate with cross-functional teams.