Privacy Manager

Addi

. Drive Addi’s privacy and AI governance as Data Protection Officer and trusted partner to the General Counsel and Head of Legal .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeRemote • ColombiaSeniorLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in data protection and privacy governance, with a strong focus on Colombian regulations and AI governance frameworks. Proven ability to lead compliance initiatives, negotiate data processing agreements, and manage cross-functional teams effectively.

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Licensed Lawyer10+ Years Legal/Compliance Experience6+ Years Data Protection/Privacy ExperienceProven Experience in Colombian Data Protection LawExperience as Data Protection Officer

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Hard Skills

Data Protection CompliancePrivacy Program ManagementRisk-Based ReviewsData Processing Agreements NegotiationAI Governance Framework DesignUnderstanding of PII FlowsIncident Response PreparationRegulatory ReportingData Architecture DiscussionAI Vendor Risk Assessment

Soft Skills

Sound JudgmentIntegrityAbility to Manage External AdvisorsPlayer-Coach LeadershipStakeholder Coordination

Tools & Technologies

Cloud InfrastructureData PlatformsAI/ML SystemsAWS

Industry Keywords

Colombian RegulationSICSFCGDPRBrazil's LGPDPrivacy Function OwnershipHigh-Growth EnvironmentPublic ConsultationsIndustry Working GroupsPersonal Data Flows

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudCyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive Addi’s privacy and AI governance as Data Protection Officer and trusted partner to the General Counsel and Head of Legal
Keep Addi compliant with Colombian regulation and in good standing with the SIC and SFC
Enable lawful, fast, and confident use of data and AI
Lead the privacy program across all Addi entities, including compliance assessments, prioritization, and remediation
Maintain an up-to-date view of personal-data flows, legal bases, counterparties, and regulatory registrations
Work with Data and Cybersecurity to incorporate privacy into data governance, including classification, legal basis, retention, and minimization
Prepare and advise on incident response, including legal-risk assessment, stakeholder coordination, and regulatory reporting
Review product, alliance, and vendor launches involving personal data before go-live
Negotiate and review data processing agreements and cross-border transfer terms with cloud and technology vendors
Design and run an AI governance framework for product AI and internal AI tools
Maintain an AI use-case inventory, conduct risk-based reviews, establish proportional approval paths, and define rules for AI vendors
Use AI tools to accelerate routine legal consultations and contract reviews
Manage external advisors for additional or specialized capacity
Represent Addi before regulators on privacy and AI matters
Participate in industry working groups and public consultations, including through Colombia Fintech
Partner with senior leadership and cross-functional Data, Cybersecurity, Engineering, product, alliance, and vendor teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

Licensed lawyer
10+ years of total legal/compliance experience
At least 6 years specifically in data protection/privacy
Proven experience in Colombian data protection law and regulatory practice
Direct experience interacting with the SIC, including filings and inquiries
Experience operating as the sole or near-sole owner of a privacy function
Prior experience as a DPO, privacy counsel, or senior privacy/compliance lead, ideally in a regulated, high-growth environment, or prior experience working at the SIC
Understanding of PII flows through cloud infrastructure, data platforms, and AI/ML systems
Understanding of the main threats to personal data
Ability to discuss data architecture and system-level risk with Engineering, Data, and Cybersecurity teams
Experience negotiating or reviewing data processing agreements and cross-border transfer clauses with cloud/technology vendors such as AWS
Proven experience implementing AI flows for legal or privacy work, beyond using off-the-shelf chat tools
Understanding of AI governance for product AI, automated decisions, customer-facing agents, and internal AI tools
Understanding of AI vendor risks, including shadow AI and data retention by AI tools
Ability to operate as a player-coach and personally execute without relying on direct reports
Ability to manage external advisors
Experience prioritizing by actual risk exposure across a wide mandate
Sound judgment and integrity on material risk decisions
Nice to have: exposure to international frameworks such as GDPR and Brazil's LGPD
Conversational English level requested in the application form

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary
Equity in the company
Benefits that go beyond the basics
Opportunity to work on a high-impact problem in financial services
Ownership and influence in shaping the company’s technology, strategy, culture, and values
Growth opportunity in a rapidly scaling fintech
Collaboration with a world-class international team
Fast, transparent, and engaging hiring experience
Feedback provided regardless of hiring outcome