At Mercuryo, we're at the forefront of enhancing decentralized finance (DeFi) with innovative payment use cases. Our goal is to redefine the finance experience, making sure everyone can easily access both web3 and traditional financial services. We're building a robust platform that makes dealing with crypto simpler and integrates it seamlessly into the broader financial ecosystem. Our mission is clear: to create a straightforward, user-friendly platform for businesses that are pioneering the next generation of consumer services with crypto.
Since launching in 2018, we've joined forces with web3 giants like MetaMask, Trust Wallet, Ledger, Jupiter, 1inch, PancakeSwap, powering over 200 dynamic products. This collaboration is driving the creation of innovative payment solutions within the web3 industry, involving direct engagements with prominent ecosystems such as Solana Labs, Consensys, and BNB Chain.
Why Mercuryo?
Industry Impact: Make a real difference by contributing to leading web3 projects that onboard millions of users into the new economy.
Innovative Environment: Join a team of over 200 professionals from the most dynamic sectors, including banking, SaaS, and web3, all committed to delivering the best user experience in the industry.
Growth and Learning: With partnerships spanning more than 200 top-tier B2B collaborations and a user base exceeding 7 million, the opportunities for professional growth are vast.
Flexible Culture: Embrace our remote-first policy that values diversity, with team members from over 29 countries, creating an environment where ownership and creativity thrive
About the Role
We are seeking a Data Protection Manager to join our Risk and Compliance team to support in the building of our data protection framework and ongoing compliance across multiple jurisdictions. Reporting to the Head of Risk, Data Protection, and ISMS, you will assist in maintaining data protection policies and procedures.
Your Role:
- Assist in developing and implementing a data protection strategy and framework that aligns with our business objectives and complies with applicable laws and regulations.
- Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness and compliance of our data protection policies, procedures, and systems, identifying and mitigating any risks or gaps.
- Manage the data protection impact assessments, data breach investigations, and data subject access requests, ensuring timely and appropriate responses.
- Offer expert advice and guidance on data protection issues and best practices to internal and external data protection queries, fostering a culture of data protection awareness and accountability.
- Generate internal management reports on data protection related activities and develop data governance documentation.
- Develop and maintain data processing agreements with third-party vendors and partners to ensure compliance with legal requirements and contractual obligations.
- Manage and maintain our data protection records, documentation, and reporting, ensuring we meet our obligations under relevant laws and regulations.
- Work with internal stakeholders such as legal, IT security, HR, and marketing to integrate data protection considerations into business processes and projects from the outset.
- Keep abreast of the latest developments and trends in data protection and privacy, updating our data protection strategy and framework accordingly.
What We're Looking For:
- A minimum of 3 years of management experience in data protection preferably in the technology and/or financial services industry working with GDPR and UK Data Protection Regulations as a minimum.
- Detail oriented with excellent reporting skills
- Solid understanding of data protection and privacy laws and regulations in the regions where we operate and their implications for our business.
- High level of integrity, professionalism and confidentiality, capable of handling sensitive and confidential data and information.
- Confident with relationship building at all levels of an organisation
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Fluent in English.
What We Love About You:
- A pragmatic mindset with relevant qualifications in legal, privacy, compliance, or finance.
- Proven track record in maintaining data protection frameworks.
- Comfortable working autonomously in a small team.
- Inquisitive and confident in questioning the status quo.
- Good team player who thrives in a start-up environment.
- Impeccable work ethic and an entrepreneurial business mindset
What We Offer:
- Competitive market rate salary and performance-based incentives
- 22 days annual leave with an additional 6 company days, plus bank holidays
- Comprehensive health insurance plans
- Extensive Benefits program
- Flexible work schedule and remote work options
- Professional development and training opportunities
- Opportunity to shape the initiatives you’re working on
- Diverse and friendly team
- We are open-minded to new ideas
We're hybrid-remote so you should be comfortable picking up new software tools for document drafting, collaboration and communication. Most of your colleagues will not share an office with you on a day-to-day basis.
Join Us
If you're driven to be a part of the web3 forefront and are keen to leave your mark on this rapidly evolving field, Mercuryo is an excellent choice. Discover our open positions and see how you can contribute to shaping the future
