Data Protection Officer
Moniepoint Inc.
Job Overview
Location
Nigeria
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Arrangement
Remote
Sector
Legal & Compliance
Experience Level
Senior (5-8 years)
Application Deadline
April 25, 2026
About the Company
Moniepoint Inc. is a premier financial technology company dedicated to empowering businesses across emerging markets. As the parent company of TeamApt Ltd and Moniepoint MFB, we provide a comprehensive suite of tools that enable over 1.8 million businesses to thrive. Our platform facilitates seamless digital payment acceptance, access to credit, and advanced business management solutions, processing over $12 billion monthly.
Our commitment to financial inclusion has earned us prestigious recognition, including the National Inclusive Payment Initiative Award from the Central Bank of Nigeria and a spot on CB Insights' list of top global fintechs in 2022. We are backed by leading global venture capital funds such as QED, British International Investment, and FMO.
Headquartered in London, Moniepoint 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 critical role, you will spearhead our data privacy strategy, ensuring our operations comply with international data protection regulations like GDPR and NDPR.
You will be responsible for developing and implementing data protection policies, conducting privacy impact assessments, and serving as the primary point of contact for regulatory authorities. Your expertise will be vital in fostering a culture of data privacy across the organization and guiding our teams in building products with privacy at their core.
This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned privacy professional to make a significant impact at a fast-growing fintech company that is transforming business operations in emerging markets.
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Nigeria's fintech landscape is rapidly evolving, demanding robust data privacy frameworks to maintain user trust and regulatory compliance. As a Data Protection Officer, you will be central to embedding privacy-by-design principles across our product lifecycle. Your expertise in GDPR, NDPR, and data processing agreements (DPAs) will be critical. This role directly influences business resilience and market reputation by mitigating data-related risks and ensuring our data governance strategy aligns with global standards. You will lead data protection impact assessments (DPIAs) and champion a culture of data privacy, safeguarding our most valuable asset: customer data.
Posted Date
April 10, 2026
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