Data Protection and AI Compliance Specialist

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 Protection and AI Compliance Specialist 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 AI 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;

Be part of the local Design Authority, together with all the safeguarding functions involved;

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.

Define and maintain internal AI Governance policies (Responsible AI Policy, AI Use Case Approval Process, etc.);

Define and maintain the real-life (pilot/live environment) testing plan for AI systems, establishing criteria for scope, duration, success metrics, and rollback triggers prior to full deployment;

What you bring

Bachelor's degree in law, Information Technology, Data Science, or related field.

Strong understanding of EU legal frameworks, particularly GDPR and AI Act.

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 AI 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

We highly welcome candidates with a genuine interest and affinity for Information Technology (IT) and Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI), as these attributes are considered valuable assets to our team.

You have

Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills;

Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey compliance and corporate governance issues effectively;

Awareness of the business impact, the need for and justification of compliance and corporate governance;

Ability to communicate and explain the context of need for control, regulations, etc. and the benefits of taking action.