About the role

  • Governance, Risk & Compliance Officer focusing on data protection in a renowned international trading company. Overseeing GRC structures and compliance with data protection regulations.

Responsibilities

  • Further development and management of company-wide GRC structures with a focus on data protection/GDPR
  • Development, enhancement and implementation of internal policies, standards and processes
  • Monitoring compliance with legal, regulatory and internal requirements
  • Implementation of technical and organizational measures to ensure data security
  • Identification, assessment and management of risks in a national and international context
  • Advising and training internal business units on compliance and data protection matters
  • Monitoring regulatory developments and deriving appropriate strategic measures
  • Analyzing and optimizing internal processes as well as preparing reports and recommendations for action for senior management
  • Acting as the central interface between executive management, internal business units and external audit/regulatory bodies

Requirements

  • University degree in Law, Business Law, Business Administration or a comparable field of study
  • Several years of relevant professional experience in governance, risk, compliance and data protection, preferably in a (financial) services and/or consulting environment
  • Strong 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 sense of responsibility
  • Business-fluent German and English

Benefits

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

Job title

Governance, Risk & Compliance Officer, Focus on Data Protection

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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