About the role

  • Governance, Risk & Compliance Officer focusing on data protection for an international trade company. Developing GRC structures and ensuring compliance with privacy regulations.

Responsibilities

  • Key role in the development and management of company-wide GRC structures with a focus on data protection/GDPR
  • Design, development and implementation of internal policies, standards and processes with an emphasis on data protection and compliance
  • Monitoring adherence to legal, regulatory and internal requirements, in particular regarding data protection/GDPR
  • Implementation of technical and organizational measures (TOMs) to ensure data security
  • Identification, assessment and management of risks in national and international contexts
  • Advising and training internal departments on compliance and data protection topics
  • Monitoring regulatory developments and deriving strategic actions
  • Analyzing and optimizing internal processes as well as preparing reports and recommendations for executive management
  • Acting as the central interface between executive management, internal departments and external audit bodies; reports directly to the Head of International GRC

Requirements

  • Completed university degree in law, business law, business administration or a comparable field
  • Several years of relevant professional experience in governance, risk, compliance and data protection, preferably in a (financial) services and/or consulting environment
  • Solid legal and practical knowledge in data protection/GDPR and compliance standards, ideally with additional certifications (e.g., CIPP/E, CIPM, CDPO)
  • Strong analytical and conceptual skills, a structured and pragmatic working style, and a high level of responsibility
  • Excellent communication skills, assertiveness and a confident presence at all levels
  • Business-fluent German and English skills

Benefits

  • High level of autonomy and scope to shape the role
  • Attractive compensation package
  • Comprehensive benefits
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Modern offices in the heart of Frankfurt
  • A work environment built on trust, transparency and collaboration

Job title

Governance, Risk & Compliance Officer, Data Protection

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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