Data Protection Lead at Equity Bank Limited

Job Description

Purpose of the Role:

The ideal candidate will be an expert in global data protection laws and will be responsible for ensuring the organization processes personal data in a compliant and ethical manner. A key challenge will be to create a framework that enables lawful data sharing across our various business licenses and jurisdictions to create a seamless customer onboarding experience (“One Customer View”) while upholding the highest standards of data privacy and security.

Key Responsibilities / Deliverables:

• Strategy and Governance 
• Compliance and Risk Management
• Data Sharing Enablement 
• Incident Management 
• Training and Awareness

Qualifications

Qualification / Certifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in law, Information Technology, or a related field. A Master’s degree is a plus. 
• Professional certification in data protection and privacy (e.g., CIPP/E, CIPT, CIPM, FIP) is required.

Experience:

• Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in a senior data protection role, preferably within a multi-jurisdictional financial services or technology organization. 
• Expert knowledge of major global data protection regulations (especially GDPR and African data protection laws) and their practical application. 
• Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing enterprise-wide privacy frameworks.
• Strong understanding of IT security controls and privacy enhancing technologies.