Global Privacy Operations Manager (Fintech)

TL;DR

Global Privacy Operations Manager (Fintech): Managing and refining the operational privacy framework for a global fintech platform with an accent on data protection compliance, process improvement, and stakeholder partnership. Focus on driving large-scale privacy initiatives, managing data subject rights, and ensuring regulatory alignment across multiple jurisdictions.

Location: Must be based in London, UK (Hybrid role).

Company

hirify.global is a global leader in open banking payments, providing a secure and fast payment platform for businesses and consumers.

What you will do

• Partner with product, engineering, and compliance teams to provide practical privacy guidance.
• Drive and manage improvement programs within the privacy operations function.
• Improve operational processes for data subject rights, breach response, and records of processing.
• Support Data Protection Impact Assessments and Transfer Impact Assessments.
• Coordinate privacy compliance control checks relevant to payment services and financial crime.
• Support the Deputy DPO in managing global privacy operations and regulatory engagements.

Requirements

• 5 to 7 years of hands-on experience in privacy and data protection operations.
• Strong working knowledge of UK GDPR and EU GDPR.
• Experience in the fintech or payments sector is strongly preferred.
• Proven track record of managing large-scale improvement programs or projects.
• Recognized data protection qualification such as CIPP/E, CIPM, or CIPT.
• Ability to work in London, UK, with flexibility for global time zone collaboration.

Nice to have

• Legal qualification (law degree or solicitor/barrister).
• Familiarity with US privacy laws such as CCPA/CPRA.

Culture & Benefits

• 20 to 30 days of holiday to support work-life balance.
• Monthly team outing allowance for social events.
• Parental leave top-up for new parents.
• Health allowance covering gym memberships and wellness support.
• Supportive, high-calibre team environment.