Privacy Specialist

Paysafe Limited (“Paysafe”) (NYSE: PSFE) (PSFE.WS) is a leading payments platform with an extensive track record of serving merchants and consumers in the global entertainment sectors. Its core purpose is to enable businesses and consumers to connect and transact seamlessly through industry-leading capabilities in payment processing, digital wallet, and online cash solutions.

Is there a more exciting role in Privacy today?

Fintech + Data Protection + International = challenging and exciting!

You will act as a junior Privacy SME in a ‘second-line of defence’ function, covering Data Protection / Privacy laws including the GDPR, PIPEDA and CCPA (as amended by CPRA) and LATAM requirements. Your work will be reviewed by members of the Privacy team by way of mentoring and knowledge sharing. We actively problem-solve as a team, so if you prefer to work alone without input from others, this is not the team for you. However, if you are interested in being mentored to gain specific knowledge of data protection and privacy from a team with many years’ experience (several have been working in Privacy and data protection for over 20 years), this is the role for you. As well as privacy, you will be expected to develop your knowledge of regulated financial services globally and successfully undertake certification in Privacy laws delivered by the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP).

What to Expect:

All aspects of global privacy laws and regulations including data protection, retention, security, and data breach reporting requirements

Providing results-driven privacy support to all business units and functions within the Paysafe

Assisting with the continued development and improvement of the Paysafe Privacy Programme e.g. use of assurance tools, 3rd party vendor management, Privacy by Design, Privacy Impact Assessments, employee training and promoting the privacy ethos across the Group, etc.

Implementing the ‘Global Privacy Policy’ and accompanying ‘Standards’ globally across all Group companies and employees

Monitoring and undertaking assurance of compliance with the Privacy Standards, policies and procedures and liaising with Internal Audit

Carrying out Privacy / Data Protection Impact Assessments

Investigation and management of potential data breaches and privacy incidents

Advising on cross border data transfers

Providing pragmatic and risk-based advice on marketing initiatives, particularly electronic marketing

Ensuring that Data Protection requirements are in place in Systems processing personal data

Monitoring, annually reviewing and amending as appropriate the global DP registrations and notification(s)

Ensuring formal compliance reporting to the Chief and Deputy Chief Privacy Officer

Providing advice on projects and to act as a key point of contact on Privacy issues

Reviewing and advising on Data Protection contractual terms and notices

To be successful you need to have:

At least 1 year of relevant experience including assisting senior legal or privacy professionals

Degree in Law is a must

IAPP certifications such as CIPP/E; CIPM, etc. is preferred but not mandatory

Post Graduate certification in one or more of data protection/privacy, legal, compliance, information technology, risk management, ISO certifications will have an added advantage

Understanding of information and communications technology and related operations

Experiеnce in Payments industry or/and working in a commercial environment is highly desirable

Knowledge of international Privacy laws is a desirable asset for this role

Flexibility and willingness to work on a broad range of privacy matters in a regulated industry

Ability to collaborate and build strong stakeholder relationships

Excellent communication skills, able to simplify the complicated so it can be used by others

Strong Microsoft Office and IT skills

Use of OneTrust privacy tooling is preferred

Organisational skills – able to run multiple initiatives in parallel with competing deadlines

Ability to carry out research and quickly digest new and emerging Privacy/ Data Protection requirements

Experience working with other functions such as IT, Compliance, Risk, etc. will be advantageous for this role

Ability to travel as required

We offer in return:

The opportunity to write the history of a leading and growing multinational company

Tailor-made training and ongoing development to help you enhance your skills in the field of online payments

Multiple career progression opportunities in a dynamic in-house business

Environment where product expertise, professional and personal commitment are rewarded

Competitive remuneration and social benefits package (25 days annual paid leave, health insurance, sports card, team events, company discounts, variety of soft skills, business and technical training programs)

Fun and collaborative working atmosphere

Flexible working model - we encourage our employees to embrace our flexible working approach. You will be expected to work from home and spend an average of three days a week at our Sofia office as part of our hybrid work model

Are you ready to take your career to the next level? Join our team that is inspired by a unified vision and propelled by passion.

Send your CV in English.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Paysafe provides equal employment opportunities to all employees, and applicants for employment, and prohibits discrimination of any type with regard to ethnicity, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other protected characteristics. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of recruitment and employment. If you need any reasonable adjustments please let us know. We will be happy to help and look forward to hearing from you.