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WisePrivacy Operations Lead
Wise seeks a Privacy Operations Lead to direct day-to-day global privacy operations. In this position, you will manage teams handling data subject rights requests, oversee third-party…
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Wise seeks a Privacy Operations Lead to direct day-to-day global privacy operations. In this position, you will manage teams handling data subject rights requests, oversee third-party privacy due diligence, maintain records of processing activities, and generate risk reports for senior governance groups. You will collaborate with legal, product, engineering, and customer service units to streamline workflows and reduce manual tasks as the company expands. This full-time role is on-site. The…
Job Description
Wise seeks a Privacy Operations Lead to direct day-to-day global privacy operations. In this position, you will manage teams handling data subject rights requests, oversee third-party privacy due diligence, maintain records of processing activities, and generate risk reports for senior governance groups. You will collaborate with legal, product, engineering, and customer service units to streamline workflows and reduce manual tasks as the company expands.
This full-time role is on-site. The compensation package includes a gross monthly salary between 1,915,000 and 2,460,000 HUF alongside restricted stock units. The ideal candidate brings extensive background in data governance or privacy operations, paired with a commitment to team wellbeing and professional growth in a regulated industry.
Responsibilities
- Manage the team processing data subject rights requests to ensure adherence to statutory deadlines and maintenance of healthy queues
- Coach staff members to support their skills development and career advancement
- Enhance workflows, quality assurance checks, templates, and tooling to handle growing request volumes efficiently
- Execute privacy due diligence for commercial partners and vendors concerning international transfers, contract terms, and data processing
- Conduct periodic reassessments and ongoing reviews of vendors in partnership with security and third-party management teams
- Keep processing records and the record of processing activities accurate across technical systems and data infrastructures
- Partner with technical teams to maintain necessary audit trails and evidence for internal reviews and regulatory inquiries
- Convert operational metrics into risk reports and recommendations for executive leadership and board panels
- Act as the primary operational contact with privacy counsel regarding complex or high-risk matters
Requirements
- At least 5 years of experience in data governance, legal operations, or privacy operations
- Experience managing and coaching personnel responsible for data subject rights requests
- Practical knowledge of GDPR, UK GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, and other major privacy regulations
- Ability to transform operational data into clear metrics and risk reports for executive audiences
- Familiarity with workflow or privacy tools such as Jira, Twilio, and Zendesk
- Capacity to navigate complex data systems and operate effectively in a fast-paced environment
Qualifications
- CIPP/E, CIPT, or CIPM certification
- Prior background working within fintech, technology, or another regulated sector
Core Skills
Benefits
- Gross monthly salary ranging from 1,915,000 to 2,460,000 HUF
- Restricted stock units
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The gross monthly salary ranges from 1,915,000 to 2,460,000 HUF, accompanied by restricted stock units.
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