Job description
Why should you join dLocal?
dLocal enables the biggest companies in the world to collect payments in 40 countries in emerging markets. Global brands rely on us to increase conversion rates and simplify payment expansion effortlessly. As both a payments processor and a merchant of record where we operate, we make it possible for our merchants to make inroads into the world’s fastest-growing, emerging markets.
By joining us you will be a part of an amazing global team that makes it all happen, in a flexible, remote-first dynamic culture with travel, health, and learning benefits, among others. Being a part of dLocal means working with 900+ teammates from 25+ different nationalities and developing an international career that impacts millions of people’s daily lives. We are builders, we never run from a challenge, we are customer-centric, and if this sounds like you, we know you will thrive in our team.
What’s the opportunity?
We are looking for a professional with in-depth understanding of the data protection regulatory framework in Asia to assist in the implementation and improvement of the privacy program at Dlocal, both on a local and global basis.
The ideal candidate will assist the Global Data Protection Officer to establish, implement and manage processes that ensure robust and proactive compliance with data protection requirements in the Asian region.
What will I be doing?
- Map out data protection requirements across Asia to ensure a clear understanding of the regulatory obligations in the Asian countries where Dlocal is present and/or plans to expand
- Ensure compliance with the data protection requirements across Asia, which may require to lead data protection registrations and/or to service as a Data Protection Officer
- Develop, review and update relevant data protection policies and privacy notices for the Asian region
- Assist in the development and/or improvement of data processing registers both locally and globally
- Advise the Global Data Protection Officer on when a DPIA is required under Asian data protection laws, assisting the DPO team with procedural and substantive aspects of DPIAs
- Ensure Dlocal’s compliance with standards set out across the Asian region in relation to data transfers and lawful processing of personal data
- Liaise with the Product team to advise on building privacy-friendly products, services and processes by embedding data protection throughout every stage of development (privacy by design) considering requirements imposed in the Asian region
- Assist in the investigations and disclosures of data breaches and security incidents to ensure compliance with regulatory and data protection requirements across Asia
- Assist the Legal team in reviewing and negotiating Data Processing Agreements where Asian data protection laws are under the scope of the agreement
- Develop privacy and security awareness training and programs to support data protection requirements in the Asian region
- Support the creation and maintenance of data retention schedules covering categories of data which fall under the scope of data protection laws in Asia
- Act as a contact point for data subject requests falling under the scope of Asian data protection laws
- Act as a contract point for internal and external auditors in the assessment of compliance with data protection laws across any Asian country falling under the scope of the audit
What skills do I need?
- Candidate must be knowledgeable of the Philippines’ Data Privacy Act of 2012
- Previous experience servicing as a Data Protection Officer in any Asian country (preferably Philippines)
- Keen understanding of the changing landscape of Asian privacy laws, regulations, and guidance.
- IAPP privacy certification (CIPP/E or CIPM) required (or proven deep knowledge of GDPR)
- Knowledge of the ISO 27001 framework is a plus
- Pragmatic personality (action-oriented)
- Ability to deal with ambiguity and to learn on the Fly
- Customer focus
- Analytical skills, including the ability to present ideas clearly to others and to identify and escalate issues of concern to management, as appropriate
- Ability to work in a pressured environment while prioritising appropriately competing objectives
- Supportive and reliable team member
- Self-motivated
- Organized and diligent
What happens after you apply?
Our Talent Acquisition team is invested in creating the best candidate experience possible, so don’t worry, you will definitely hear from us. We will review your CV and keep you posted by email at every step of the process!
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