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MoniepointData Privacy & Protection Director
Moniepoint seeks a Data Privacy & Protection Director to join its compliance team in Lagos, Nigeria. Recognized as a fast-growing fintech enterprise in Africa, the organization…
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Moniepoint seeks a Data Privacy & Protection Director to join its compliance team in Lagos, Nigeria. Recognized as a fast-growing fintech enterprise in Africa, the organization serves millions of personal and business accounts while managing high-volume monthly transaction processing. In this on-site role, the selected professional will report directly to the Chief Compliance Officer and lead the overarching data privacy strategy. The position involves implementing comprehensive data governance frameworks, managing…
Job Description
Moniepoint seeks a Data Privacy & Protection Director to join its compliance team in Lagos, Nigeria. Recognized as a fast-growing fintech enterprise in Africa, the organization serves millions of personal and business accounts while managing high-volume monthly transaction processing. In this on-site role, the selected professional will report directly to the Chief Compliance Officer and lead the overarching data privacy strategy.
The position involves implementing comprehensive data governance frameworks, managing compliance under the Nigerian Data Protection Act 2023, and serving as the primary liaison to the Nigeria Data Privacy Commission and other regulatory bodies. The director will collaborate across departments with product, project, and IT teams to execute privacy impact assessments, coordinate breach response procedures, and oversee routine internal and external audits. Furthermore, the role requires designing and delivering targeted data security training for staff, vendors, and third-party processors.
This opportunity is well-suited for an experienced compliance leader with extensive expertise in data protection legislations and financial sector regulatory structures. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong analytical capabilities, ethical integrity, and the leadership skills necessary to direct compliance sub-functions and guide executive decision-making.
Responsibilities
- Implement a data privacy governance framework in line with the Nigeria Data Privacy Act 2023
- Establish standards, policies, and procedures to meet regulatory requirements
- Inform employees, third-party processors, vendors, and data subjects about their data protection rights and obligations
- Act as the main point of contact for the Nigeria Data Privacy Commission, financial institutions, and customers
- Manage queries, claims, complaints, and notifications from regulators, law enforcement, and data subjects
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to conduct data privacy impact assessments
- Work with IT teams to ensure technical systems comply with relevant regulations
- Partner with the information security team to maintain processing records, data retention structures, and breach response plans
- Design strategies for ongoing stakeholder engagement and deliver privacy training sessions
- Coordinate internal privacy audits and collaborate with the Data Privacy Compliance Organization for external regulatory reviews
- Monitor local regulatory updates and provide proactive recommendations to executive leadership
Requirements
- Minimum of 10 years of hands-on experience in data protection, compliance, or a related field
- Deep operational understanding of the Nigerian Data Protection Act and other relevant data protection laws
- Demonstrated background in managing data privacy within complex organizational settings, including executing audits, leading impact assessments, and handling breach responses
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Law, Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field
- Master's degree in information security or law
- Relevant professional certifications in data privacy such as CISSP, CIPM, CIPP, CPT, CDPSE, or CDPO
Core Skills
Benefits
- Competitive compensation and benefits
- Career growth opportunities
- Access to a collaborative and supportive work culture focused on professional development and continuous learning
Frequently Asked Questions
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Where is this role located?
This role is located in Lagos, Nigeria, and is specified as an on-site position.
Who does this position report to?
The Data Privacy & Protection Director reports to the Chief Compliance Officer.
What level of experience is required for this position?
Candidates must have a minimum of 10 years of hands-on experience in data protection, compliance, or a related field.
Does the posting specify the salary?
No, the salary is not stated in the job posting.
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