Manager - Data Privacy Risk

About TerraPay TerraPay is a leading global payments infrastructure company connecting banks, fintechs, digital wallets, money transfer operators, and businesses through a secure and scalable global payments network. Operating across 150+ markets, TerraPay enables seamless cross-border money movement through innovative payment solutions and robust financial infrastructure. As TerraPay continues to scale globally, we are looking for a highly driven Data Privacy Risk Manager to establish and lead our data privacy function. Role Overview We are seeking a highly motivated Manager - Data Privacy Risk who can establish, own, and mature TerraPay's data privacy framework. This role will operate as an Individual Contributor initially and will be responsible for driving privacy governance, regulatory compliance, privacy risk management, and stakeholder engagement across the organization.This is a unique opportunity to build the privacy function from the ground up in a fast-growing global fintech environment. Requirements Data Privacy Governance & Compliance Establish, maintain, and continuously enhance the organization's Data Privacy Management Framework. Develop and implement privacy policies, procedures, standards, and governance controls. Ensure compliance with GDPR, UK GDPR, India's DPDP Act, and other applicable global privacy regulations. Monitor regulatory developments and assess their impact on business operations. Maintain privacy documentation, governance records, and compliance evidence. Privacy Risk Management Identify, assess, monitor, and mitigate privacy and data protection risks across the organization. Conduct Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs) and Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs). Evaluate privacy risks associated with new products, services, technology implementations, and third-party engagements. Recommend practical risk mitigation strategies and oversee remediation efforts. Develop privacy risk reporting and monitoring mechanisms for leadership review. Data Protection Operations Manage Data Subject Rights Requests (DSARs), ensuring timely and compliant responses. Lead investigations involving privacy incidents and personal data breaches. Coordinate root cause analysis, corrective actions, and regulatory reporting requirements where applicable. Maintain Records of Processing Activities (ROPAs) and other privacy compliance artifacts. Stakeholder Management & Advisory Partner closely with Legal, Compliance, Risk, Information Security, Product, Technology, Operations, HR, and Business teams. Act as a trusted advisor on privacy and data protection matters. Provide clear, practical, and risk-based guidance to internal stakeholders. Build strong working relationships across functions to drive privacy initiatives effectively. Support discussions with auditors, regulators, and external compliance stakeholders. Privacy Awareness & Training Develop and deliver privacy awareness and training…