Senior Data Protection Analyst

Remote

About the role

About Thunes Thunes is the Smart Superhighway for money movement around the world. Thunes’ proprietary Direct Global Network allows Members to make payments in real-time in over 140 countries and more than 90 currencies. Thunes’ Network connects directly to over 12 billion mobile wallets and bank accounts worldwide, via more than 350 different payment methods, such as GCash, M-Pesa, Airtel, MTN, Orange, JazzCash, Easypaisa, AliPay, WeChat Pay and many more. Thunes’ Direct Global Network differentiates itself through its worldwide reach, in-house Smart Treasury Management Platform and Fortress Compliance Infrastructure, ensuring Members of the Network receive unrivalled speed, control, visibility, protection, and cost efficiencies when making real-time payments globally. Members of Thunes’ Direct Global Network include gig economy giants like Uber and Deliveroo, super-apps like Grab and WeChat, MTOs, fintechs, PSPs and banks. Headquartered in Singapore, Thunes has offices in 15 locations, including Barcelona, Beijing, Dubai, London, Manila, Nairobi, Paris, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Miami, Johannesburg, Riyadh, San Francisco and Atlanta For more information, visit: https://www.thunes.com/ As Thunes continues its journey of high growth, we are looking to expand our team with an experienced: SENIOR DATA PROTECTION ANALYST Role Purpose: As a Senior Data Protection Analyst (DPA) you will support the delivery of personal data protection controls and compliance at Thunes. Assisting with the assessment of privacy risks and supporting efforts to maintain the confidentiality, integrity and availability of personal and sensitive data. You will collaborate with teams across the business to help drive a culture of privacy, transparency and compliance. This role will be based in our Singapore headquarters with the flexibility to work from home, one day a week.

The role reports to the Group Data Protection Officer within the Legal and Compliance function. As a Senior Data Protection Analyst, you will play a critical role in building trust with Thunes’ customers, partners and employees by ensuring their personal data is protected and that the company meets all legal and regulatory

requirements in respect of data privacy and governance. Key

Responsibilities: Work closely with cross-functional teams to facilitate organisation-wide data inventory and mapping via OneTrust platform. Conduct initial reviews of new technologies to identify privacy risks, facilitating Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs), Legitimate Interest Assessments (LIAs) and Transfer Impact Assessments (TIAs). Support end-to-end workflow for Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs), Erasure requests and other regulatory rights requests. Maintain and update data processing activities (RoPA) to reflect changes in personal data processing and systems. Support vendor data protection reviews and contract process where required, to ensure robust third-party processing practices. Assist in the investigation and mitigation of personal data incidents or breaches and tracking remedial action. Deliver actionable data protection advice to business units, reflecting current regulatory

requirements and mitigating privacy risks. What we are looking for: Experience 3+ years of professional experience advising on data protection and privacy matters, ideally within the international cross-border payments industry. Proven track record engaging effectively with stakeholders across all levels in a global environment, to handle a varied workload. Detailed understanding of current and emerging global data protection legislation and regulatory updates. Knowledge of international data transfer

requirements and cross-border payment landscapes. Skills and

Qualifications Proficiency in use of OneTrust platform for data mapping and inventory is essential. Exceptional verbal and written communication skills or stakeholder management. Highly motivated and confident to work independently, and as part of a team. Detail oriented and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field. CIPPE or equivalent training.

About Thunes

Thunes provides a global payments infrastructure that enables businesses and financial institutions to move money internationally. The company offers cross-border payment solutions, digital wallets, bank transfers, and mobile money services, allowing users to send and receive funds in various currencies. Thunes focuses on simplifying the complexities of international transactions by connecting different payment systems across countries. The platform supports payment acceptance, disbursement, and currency exchange, helping companies expand their financial reach. Thunes also partners with banks, fintechs, mobile operators, and money transfer operators to facilitate seamless payment flows. Its technology enables fast, transparent, and interoperable financial services across emerging and developed markets. In April 2022, Thunes acquired a controlling stake in a leading anti-money laundering and compliance platform company, Tookitaki, which now enables the company’s advanced compliance, anti-fraud, and anti-money laundering capabilities, setting an international benchmark for sustainable compliance.

The company is headquartered in Singapore, with regional offices in London, Paris, Shanghai, Beijing, Dubai, Hong Kong, Barcelona, Miami, and Nairobi. Current investors include VISA, EDBI, Endeavor Catalyst, Marshall Wace, Bessemer Venture Partners, 01Fintech, Future Shape, Insight Partners, Checkout.com, Helios Investment Partners, and GGV Capital. For more information, visit www.thunes.com.

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Job details

Location

Remote

Company

NameThunes
IndustryCross Border
Team Size4

Funding

Total raised

$362M

Last stage

Series D

Investors

Apis Partners
Vitruvian Partners
MMarshall Wace
Bessemer Venture Partners
VVisa

Founders

PD

Peter De Caluwe

Co-Founder & CEO

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Eric Barbier

Eric Barbier

Co-Founder (Former CEO; currently CEO of Triple-A)

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