Data Privacy Champion

130 years of trust. One team shaping what's next. Allianz Group is one of the world's leading insurers and asset managers - built on over a century of stability, expertise, and financial strength. Allianz Services is where that legacy meets the future. 8,500+ people. Twelve countries. Four continents. We deliver specialized services to clients within Allianz Group, powered by AI, advanced analytics, and a mindset that refuses to stand still. From core insurance operations to engineering and consulting services, we reimagine how insurance works. What truly sets us apart are our people and the trusted partnerships we build, anchored in our values of expertise, integrity, and empowerment. We don't support the business. We shape it.  

Job Role

The Data Privacy Champion will play a critical role in ensuring that our organization adheres to legal frameworks and regulations within the European Union. This role involves translating complex laws and regulations into actionable strategies, implementing safeguarding processes, and collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure compliance and data protection across the organization.

What you will do

• Maintain a comprehensive understanding of EU legal frameworks, including GDPR and EU Act, and other relevant data protection regulations; 
• Translate legal and regulatory requirements into practical implications and actionable plans for the organization; 
• Monitor changes in legislation and update internal processes accordingly; 
• Define, implement , conduct and supervise control activities to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and data protection; 
• Work closely with various safeguarding functions, including IT, Legal, and Risk Management, to ensure cohesive compliance efforts; 
• Collaborate with Group Centers, use case owners, and developers to integrate compliance measures into business operations and projects; 
• Leverage a solid understanding of IT and AI knowledge  to identify and mitigate potential data protection risks associated with technology use; 
• Collaborate with IT and stakeholders  teams to ensure that AI  technological solutions adhere to compliance standards and best practices; 
• Support the deployment of awareness campaigns and trainings; 
• Prepare and present reports on compliance status, risks, and mitigation strategies to senior management.

What you bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Information Technology, Data Science, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of EU legal frameworks, particularly GDPR.
• Proven experience in defining and implementing safeguarding processes.
• Solid understanding of IT and AI technologies and their implications for data protection.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Minimum 5 years (corporate) business experience
• Interest in Data Privacy is a must; experience in Data Privacy (& associated management tools) desirable
• Experience in an international working environment highly desirable
• Fluency in English (written and spoken); other languages are a bonus
• Competency in MS Office, Sharepoint and ServiceNow.

You have

• Solid communication skills (written/ spoken) to different hierarchies, incl. excellent presentation skills (in person and virtual);
• Project management mindset with strong organizational skills: ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks, maintain tracking systems (tickets, registries), and ensure follow-ups .
• Ability to simplify complex topics also for non-experts, manage various interests and steer discussions to a desired end;
• Ability to work independently as well as engaging with various stakeholders in virtual teams across various continents and cultures;
• Active discussion and collaboration partner for service providers as part of the value chain, ensuring good vendor relations, continuous improvement and smooth service delivery;
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills, hands on mentality with capability to deliver results;
• Good assertiveness and organizational skills, capable of dealing with multiple priorities.

What we offer

We support your well-being

• Access dedicated counseling services, mental health resources, and well-being sessions designed to keep you feeling your best.
• Enjoy a personalized benefits package through a monthly budget on the Benefit platform, covering medical subscriptions, meal tickets, private pension plans, life insurance, Allianz Tiriac exclusive insurance discounts, and many more.
• Prioritize what truly matters with time off on your birthday, additional vacation days for each year with Allianz (up to five extra days), Paid leave on December 24th and 31st, plus the flexibility to swap weekend holidays for extra days off, and special allowances for significant life events.

We invest in your growth

Take advantage of an extensive learning curriculum tailored to support your career growth and meet your professional needs, with access to a wide range of technical and soft skills trainings, international certifications (including Agile, Lean Six Sigma, PRINCE2, ITIL, IFOA, ACCA, IACCM, and more), learning resources from LinkedIn and Allianz platforms, language development opportunities (German, French, English), and our dedicated Leadership Program to help you reach the next level.

We value you and your work

We acknowledge and recognize your work through performance-based rewards to celebrate your achievements, team, and individual recognition programs to celebrate your contributions and internal referral bonuses.

Your personal information, including sensitive data, may be shared with Hiring Managers to evaluate your suitability for the role. Only candidates who meet the criteria will be contacted, and all applications will be treated with strict confidentiality.

Allianz Group is one of the most trusted insurance and asset management companies in the world. Caring for our employees, their ambitions, dreams and challenges is what makes us a unique employer. We are united by a shared commitment: to put our customers first and at the center of everything we do. Their needs inspire our thinking and guide our actions. Together, we can build an environment where everyone feels empowered and confident to explore, grow and shape a better future – for our customers and for the world around us. At Allianz, we stand for unity: we believe that a united world is a more prosperous world, and we are dedicated to consistently advocating for equal opportunities for all. The foundation for this is our inclusive workplace, where people and performance both matter, and where integrity, fairness, inclusion and trust are at the heart of our culture.

We therefore welcome applications regardless of ethnicity or cultural Internal background, age, gender, nationality, religion, social class, disability or sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected under applicable local laws and regulations.

Join us. Let's care for tomorrow.

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