Head Of Data Protection And Compliance

Freenow

Hamburg, Germany
On-site
Data protection laws (b2c)
Corporate compliance regulations
Compliance management system (cms)
Freenow is seeking a Head of Data Protection and Compliance to lead compliance efforts across multiple European markets from their offices in Hamburg or Berlin. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in compliance and data protection, particularly in a tech-driven environment, and will be instrumental in ensuring adherence to various regulations, including GDPR and the AI Act

Job Summary

  • Lead and oversee compliance and data protection efforts across multiple European markets, ensuring operations comply with GDPR, CSRD, AI Act, DSA, and other industry regulations.
  • Architect and implement the comprehensive data protection and compliance setup required following the acquisition by the American company.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with tech, product, people, and information security teams to integrate compliance into business operations and lead/mentor the compliance and data protection team.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Freenow is seeking a Head of Data Protection and Compliance to lead compliance efforts across multiple European markets from their offices in Hamburg or Berlin. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in compliance and data protection, particularly in a tech-driven environment, and will be instrumental in ensuring adherence to various regulations, including GDPR and the AI Act.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Data protection laws (B2C)
  • Corporate compliance regulations
  • Compliance Management System (CMS)
  • Regulatory changes assessment
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Lead compliance team

Nice-to-have

  • Strong compliance culture
  • Ethical decision-making
  • Fast-paced environment
  • High-pressure situations

Key Requirements

  • 8+ years of experience in compliance and data protection leadership
  • Deep knowledge of European compliance frameworks (GDPR, CSRD, AI Act)
  • Proven experience across multiple markets
  • Fluency in English and German required

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