Senior Data Privacy Expert

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 expert provides advice on compliance with existing data privacy processes or policies as well as developing any procedures for the privacy programs. Performs  assessments of data privacy impact and security risks within the  organization; Implements and tracks execution of risk-based analysis, privacy controls and measures, including regular monitoring of the controls in in the  organisation and its affiliates or local entities.

What will you

• Developing, maintaining and implementing  data privacy  governance management data privacy system  in accordance with  applicable data privacy laws and regulations, the Allianz Privacy Standard (APS) and Binding Corporate Rules (BCRs);
• Provide data privacy advice and review relevant Supplier/ Customer Contract;
• Handling enquiries from data subjects on issues relating to data privacy practices, particularly on the exercise of data subjects’ rights such as withdrawal of consent, the right to be forgotten, and other related rights;
• Consulting on personal data incidents, including advising on data breach notifications, resolutions and remedial actions, where appropriate;
• Prepare the roll out of Allianz Data Privacy Trainings, track the completion rate and support organisation and its affiliates or local entities for issues relating training in order to ensure an adequate level of privacy knowledge and awareness;
• Develop, prepare and roll out Data Privacy awareness campaigns in order to ensure an adequate level of privacy knowledge and awareness;
• Set up and maintain the Record of Processing Activities within One Trust tool;
• Initiate and perform Privacy assessments ( Privacy Impact Assessments & TIA);
• Conducting Data Privacy onsite and offsite controls in accordance with internal Policies and Regulation and as part of Internal Control System;
• Conduct on site and off site  Vendor Assessments with the focus on compliance with data processing agreements and effective implementation of the agreed technical and organizational (security) measures (TOMs);
• Support Data Privacy team on  the whole control lifecycle: perform the analysis, document the results, draft report documentation after the finalization of the reviews, propose remediation measures and align with stakeholders;
• Monitoring and Tracking of remediation measures/ identified issues;
• Prepare ad hoc or regular data privacy reports to Management;
• Coordinate implementation of privacy portal modules at global scale.

What you bring

• Strong academic background (master/university diploma or degree in economics, legal or similar disciplines;
• Minimum 7 years experience  in a similar position (data privacy, risk management, internal control, compliance);
• Solid understanding and expertise with complex regulatory framework/requirements in terms of Data Protection (GDPR) and security systems (ISO);
• Proficiency and experience with One Trust Tool functionalities (both as user and implementation of new modules);
• A good understanding of process & control design and re-engineering principles;
• Understanding of Information technology systems and their connection in relation to data protection, collection and processing;
• Excellent communication skills, negotiation skills and assertiveness;
• Initiative and a sense of responsibility;
• Strong analytical thinking skills and the ability to quickly grasp and process complex relationships in a way that is appropriate for the addressee;
• Integrity, impartiality, responsibility and confidentiality;
• Microsoft Office products;
• Proven experience in risk analysis and controls frameworks;
• Data Privacy Certifications (IAPP) would be a plus;
• Proven command of the English and German/French language (verbal and written).

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.

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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