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. With over 25 years of online payment experience, an annualized transactional volume of $140 billion in 2023, and approximately 3,200 employees located in 12+ countries, Paysafe connects businesses and consumers across 260 payment types in over 40 currencies around the world. Delivered through an integrated platform, Paysafe solutions are geared toward mobile-initiated transactions, real-time analytics and the convergence between brick-and-mortar and online payments. 

Further information is available at www.paysafe.com. 

Is there a more exciting role in Privacy today? 

Fintech + Data Protection + International = challenging and exciting! 

‘Privacy Specialist’ is the entry level role into our global Privacy team. It’s the first step on the ladder in equipping you to be a global privacy specialist. IAPP research indicates that there are still too few specialists who can advise on privacy globally. So, this is an opportunity to enter an interesting and rewarding long-term career as a privacy professional, from a team who have long experience of developing privacy professionals.

You will be trained and equipped to act as a junior Privacy SME, advising or working on  in a ‘second-line of defence’ function, covering Data Protection / Privacy laws globally, including the GDPR, PIPEDA, the rapidly growing USA State privacy laws 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: 

• Over time, we will work on 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, but as an entry level role, we understand that most candidates will not meet this specific criteria
• 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, although the role itself does not require frequent international travel

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, 4 days paid volunteering time a year through our Paysafe Giving initiative, 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 

We can build privacy knowledge, but it’s you as a person that we’re specifically focused on.  Are you open and transparent in the way you work with others. Can you build inclusive and trusted relationships with your colleagues and our partners. Can you work collaboratively, finding ways to innovate and develop yourself and use your expertise and commitment to drive solutions? As a function, the Privacy team ‘enables and protects’ Paysafe. ‘Protection’ is a given, but are you the type of person who looks to enable and finds ways to solve problems?  

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. 

Wondering how our interview process looks like now? Learn more here: https://bit.ly/paysafeinterviews 

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.