Data Protection Officer
Job Overview
Location
Nigeria
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Arrangement
Remote
Sector
Legal & Compliance
Experience Level
Mid-level (3-5 years)
Application Deadline
April 25, 2026
About the Company
Moniepoint Inc. is a premier financial technology company dedicated to empowering businesses. We offer a comprehensive platform that simplifies digital payment acceptance, provides access to credit, and delivers essential business management tools to foster growth. As the parent company of TeamApt Ltd and Moniepoint MFB, we proudly support over 1.8 million businesses, processing an impressive $12 billion in transactions monthly.
Our commitment to financial inclusion has earned us prestigious recognition, including the National Inclusive Payment Initiative Award from the Central Bank of Nigeria. In 2022, CB Insights named us a top global fintech, a testament to our innovative solutions. We are backed by leading global venture capital funds such as QED, British International Investment, and FMO.
Headquartered in London, Moniepoint Inc. operates as a fully remote tech company with a diverse global workforce and physical offices in the US, Nairobi, and Lagos. We are a team of #DreamMakers, passionate about powering the ambitions of businesses worldwide.
Job Description
Moniepoint is seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Data Protection Officer to join our global team. In this vital role, you will be responsible for overseeing our data protection strategy and implementation to ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, including NDPR and GDPR.
You will serve as the primary point of contact for data protection authorities and for individuals whose data is processed. Your expertise will guide our company in managing data privacy, conducting risk assessments, and fostering a culture of data protection across all departments. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact within a leading fintech company that is shaping the future of business payments.
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Nigeria's fintech landscape is rapidly evolving, demanding robust data privacy frameworks to maintain consumer trust and regulatory adherence. As a Data Protection Officer, you will be central to this mission, ensuring our operations comply with NDPR, GDPR, and other global standards. Your expertise in data mapping, privacy impact assessments (PIAs), and risk mitigation will directly influence our product development lifecycle. This role is critical for safeguarding customer data, strengthening our market position, and enabling sustainable growth by embedding privacy-by-design principles across our entire technology stack, thereby enhancing business resilience and stakeholder confidence.
Posted Date
April 10, 2026
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