Data Privacy & Protection Specialist

Description
About the Role
The Data Privacy & Protection Specialist plays a crucial role in Amartha. You will be the warrior who will spearhead various Data Privacy & Protection programs to protect Amartha from internal and external threats.

About the team
The Information Security team in Amartha is a group of dynamic, highly-analytical individuals who are highly mindful in driving security and privacy by design within the various aspects of product lifecycle and engineering processes. We are the team who are highly passionate to be the security enabler of Amartha’s systems.

Job Desc/What will you do

1. Develop and maintain Data Privacy & Protection strategy, including policies, standards, and guidelines.
2. Design and implement Data Privacy & Protection strategy solutions that adhere to best practices and compliance requirements (UU PDP, GDPR, etc).
3. Perform gap assessment on data privacy and protection practices.
4. Interfacing with data subjects to inform them on their rights, how their data is being used, and what processes the company has put in place to protect their data.
5. Define and manage Records of Processing Activities (RoPA).
6. Conduct Data Privacy Impact Assessments (DPIA).
7. Develop and deliver data privacy and protections trainings and awareness programs to all stakeholders.

Job Requirement

1. 3+ years of related job experience.
2. Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in related field.
3. Excellent analytical and interpersonal skills.
4. Ability to express information clearly at different organizational levels.
5. Having relevant certification are preferable (e.g. CIPP, CIPM, CIPT, FIP, CDPSE, etc).

At Amartha, we are dedicated to creating a workplace that celebrates diversity, ensures equity, and fosters inclusion. We believe that diverse perspectives—shaped by factors such as gender, age, race, ethnicity, education, culture, and life experiences—drive innovation and growth.

We actively welcome individuals from all backgrounds to join us in building an environment where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered. Our commitment is to provide equal opportunities and foster a sense of belonging that enables our employees to thrive and make meaningful contributions.