About seQura seQura provides innovative, flexible and easy-to-use payment technologies that help merchants acquire, convert and retain more customers.
We make a difference in sales performance by tailoring our solutions to different sectors, to address their unique pain points and deliver superior results in Retail, Education (EduQa), Optics (OptiQa), Repairs and Travel.
We also empower smart shopping to consumers who seek more value, convenience, and flexibility in their shopping, with new payment experiences that allow them to save, access interest-free credit, or pay in small, comfortable installments of up to 24 months.
Born in Barcelona, seQura is a privately-owned fintech, currently expanding throughout southern Europe and Latin America, growing above 50% CAGR and approaching 100 Million in Annual Recurring Revenue.
Over 5000 businesses, almost 2 million shoppers, and almost 400 employees continue to rate us as one of the most loved and trusted fintechs out there, with an NPS of 87%, a Trustpilot rating of 4.7/5, and a Glassdoor rating of 4.7/5.
About the role As a Regulatory Compliance & Data ProtectionOfficer, reporting directly to the Head of Compliance,you will playa pivotal role in shaping and evolving seQura's compliance and data protection framework.
You'll ensure that seQura remains compliant with regulatory standards, including data privacy laws while fostering a culture of compliance and data protection across the organization.
This role will require close collaboration with business functions to provide proactive advice, training, and support, ensuring alignment with best practices in both compliance and data protection.
What challenges you'll be solving Compliance and Regulatory Duties: Develop, implement, and documentefficient compliance processes for seQura's financial services, aligning with evolving regulatory standards.
Collaborate with business units to identify, assess, and mitigate regulatory compliance risks, prioritizing resources effectively.
Continuously enhance the compliance framework with a focus on Conflicts of Interest, Regulatory Outsourcing, Anti-Bribery and Corruption (ABC), and payment services regulations.
Serve as a key advisor to staff, ensuring they are trained in and understand seQura's compliance policies and procedures.
Proactively identify and resolve regulatory issues, implementing appropriate measures to uphold compliance.
Draft and enforce policies for seQura's regulated activities, ensuring all operations adhere to relevant laws and standards.
Oversee and contribute to SeQura's Payment Services License application process, implementing necessary regulatory controls, such as Conflict of Interest policies, New Product Approval frameworks, and risk management structures.
Data Protection Officer (DPO) Duties: Act as seQura's designated Data Protection Officer, ensuring compliance with GDPR and other applicable data protection laws across Europe and Latin America.
Develop, implement, and maintain data protection policies and procedures, fostering a culture of privacy and data security.
Conduct data protection impact assessments (DPIAs) for new products, services, and processes to ensure data privacy is embedded by design.
Advise on data processing agreements and oversee relationships with third-party processors to ensure contractual compliance with data protection standards.
Conduct regular data protection training for employees, raising awareness and ensuring compliance across all functions.
Liaise with regulatory authorities and represent seQura in mattersrelated to data privacy and protection.
Risk Management and Reporting: Conduct company-wide risk assessments, identifying compliance and data protection risks and providing actionable insights to the Head of Compliance, CEO, and Board.
Develop and deliver regular reports on compliance and data protection initiatives, aligning with seQura's strategic objectives and supporting informed decision-making What we offer We have a strong and sustainable foundation, where we provide a secure and reliable workplace.
You have the freedom and trust to make the best contribution possible.
One of our most valued strengths by our employees is our fellowship and supportive culture, which fosters a sense of belonging by working closely with our values.
With us, you will have challenging projects to work on and push your skills and knowledge.
In addition, we are very proud of the unique office we have, which offers a comfortable and inspiring environment to work in with everything you need.
23 vacation days + 2 days of free disposal per year.
Professional development that includes access to a language learning platform with courses available for 24 languages, including both group and private classes.
Flexible compensation plan for transportation, restaurants, and kindergarten with Cobee.
Health insurance discounts with Sanitas and DKV.
Urban mobility by using your own bike with Kleta.
Monthly credit for using our smart fridges to access healthy, organic, and sustainable fruits and snacks.
Moreover, we offer a Wellness Program that embraces a holistic approach by covering 6 areas (occupational, physical, financial, emotional, social, environmental consciousness).
Each area will include a variety of activities, and you'll be able to choose from 34 different activities that best meet your needs to configure a plan that best works for you.
What you'll need ?
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5+ years of experience in a compliance role within a payment/e-money or financialinstitution.
Proven track record in regulatory compliance and data protection, with expertise in GDPR and EU payment services regulations.
Strong policy development skills and experience drafting compliance and data protection policies from scratch.
Advanced knowledge of global compliance requirements and practical experience with EU regulations.
A law degree (LLM) or equivalent qualification.
Demonstrated ability to make risk-based decisions and strategic contributions, balancing a business mindset with high integrity.
Self-driven and proactive, with a high degree of autonomy and strong prioritization skills in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
Comfortable working cross-functionally and independently to achieve team goals We kindly ask that you submit your CV in English, as it is the official language of our community.
We promote equal opportunity to all, regardless of age, color, gender identity, medical condition, physical or mental disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic.
We have an inclusive environment, and respect is above all.
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