Data Protection Manager

Zumo is the FCA registered, blockchain-powered digital asset partner for individuals and institutions.  

Zumo App, our consumer crypto wallet, allows individuals to exchange, store, send and spend cryptocurrency alongside their ordinary money.  

Zumo Enterprise, our B2B crypto-as-a-service platform, helps banks and financial institutions to roll out compliant and ESG-aligned crypto products. 

Guided by the principles of sustainability, security and customer empowerment, Zumo provides simple and secure technologies to unlock the benefits of crypto and web3.  

Job Purpose

As a result of business expansion and growth, we are looking for a Data Protection Manager to join the second-line Risk & Compliance team. We are seeking applicants interested in an initial 6-month fixed-term contract.

This is a key role to lead the support of all second line of defence data protection compliance work across all of Zumo’s activities, including business-wide projects.

The primary purpose of the role is to consolidate Zumo’s existing data protection framework and to create a data protection compliance maturity roadmap aligned Zumo’s strategic aspirations. In doing so, the role holder will be Zumo’s data protection subject matter expert; and will understand, translate and give advice on existing and future data protection legislation applicable to Zumo, to stakeholders (both internal and potentially external).

Reporting Line

This role reports to the Head of Risk and Compliance.  The role-holder will also work closely with the C-suite, various team(s) within Zumo and relevant third parties.

Salary 

£65,000-£75,000 p/a 

Initial 6-month fixed-term contract

Key Responsibilities

• Be seen as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert throughout the business on data protection. Key contact for all data protection advice into projects across the business.

• Assess data protection compliance within Zumo and spearhead the implementation and/or scheduling of both corrective and remedial actions, on a risk-based approach.
• Develop, implement and review data protection compliance policies, assessments and standards (including privacy policies, standard contractual clauses/addendums) to ensure all external statutory and regulatory requirements are met.
• Lead the production of data protection monitoring plan(s), conduct periodic assurance activities and devise supporting reporting mechanism(s).
• Represent compliance, where appropriate to educate and add value on data protection matters.
• Input into Zumo’s information security policy and standards and support the business to align operationally with ISO27001.
• Support the Head of Risk and Compliance in the handling of escalated data complaints, should any unexpectedly arise.

• Data Protection qualification and minimum 5 years hands-on relevant business experience within financial services. We need someone that can step into the role with minimal technical support.
• Demonstrable stakeholder engagement and relationship management experience, we’re looking a consultative approach from the role holder to be able to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels and challenge/influence in a constructive way to achieve the best outcomes.
• Highly self-motivated, able to work independently at pace and with attention to detail.
• Aptitude for resolving compliance problems, finding practical ways to deal with ambiguity and applying existing knowledge to novel situations.
• Structured and methodical approach.
• Desirable: familiarisation with blockchain and AI
• Desirable: understanding of DORA and/or UAE data protection regulations

Zumo’s internal mission is to create an environment where you can create the best work of your career. In order to do that, we offer: 

• Fully remote position with opportunities for quarterly team gatherings to develop interpersonal relationships and foster a sense of connection among the team. 

• Pension - We give you flexibility to opt in to our voluntary company pension scheme. 

• Strength-based management approach and a culture of developing staff from within. 

• Generous holiday allowance of 40 days per year, including bank holidays. 

At Zumo, we believe in the strength that difference brings to our business, our culture, and our community. We value the opinions and experiences of all our colleagues and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. 

Our values

Inclusion inspires 

• Zumo is accessible to everyone, everywhere 

• We believe that the benefits of crypto and blockchain are for everyone 

• Our decision-making is founded on the balance between people, profit and planet  

Transparency wins 

• The technology that we build has usability and security at its core 

• We seek to make the complex simple 

• We don’t use jargon  

Unshakable commitment  

• We bring our A game to work every day 

• We believe that great productivity comes from a tranquil environment 

• We give feedback in a respectful way 

Love the adventure 

• We don’t take the easy path unless it’s the right one 

• We’re constantly exploring to find the best way 

• We accept failure as part of the road to success 

Towards a sustainable world: 

When it comes to crypto, we don’t believe progress should come at the cost of the environment. As the sector develops and matures at unparalleled pace, we have the perfect opportunity to ensure we develop products and behaviours that will help the future of the planet. And we believe we can play our part in demystifying the information surrounding digital assets and their impact on the climate, helping everyone to understand, assess and contribute to the decarbonisation of the industry. Find out more about our net zero strategy, partnerships, environmental pledge and work to decarbonise the sector on our webpage here.