Data Protection Associate - German speaking (all genders)

Serrala Group GmbH; Berlin; Vor Ort; EUR 65.000 - 95.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Serrala Group GmbH is seeking a Data Protection Associate (German speaking) to support privacy compliance across the DACH region, with hybrid work options in Germany. The role focuses on data protection, AI regulatory requirements, and collaboration with Legal, Compliance and Product teams.

The ideal candidate holds a law degree with a recognized data protection qualification and has 3+ years of data protection experience in a corporate or legal setting, with strong German and English

Qualifikationen

• Law degree (state exam, JD or bachelor) with data protection qualification.
• At least 3 years' experience in data protection in a law firm or in-house team.
• Strong knowledge of data protection, audits, and GDPR/DACH regional requirements.

Aufgaben

• Collaborate with Data Protection, Legal and Security teams to ensure compliance with data protection laws and AI-related regulations.
• Assist Development and Product teams in aligning with data protection requirements and best practices.
• Support data processing activities and respond to data protection queries and processing activities.
• Audit, review, and improve data protection policies, procedures and controls; conduct risk assessments and audits.
• Prepare and negotiate data processing agreements and manage subject access requests.

Kenntnisse

Data protection

Audits & regulation

Communication

German language

English language

Self-starting

Ausbildung

Law degree

Data protection qualification (CIPP/E, CIPT, CIPM)

Tools

ISO27000 family

BSI standards

EU privacy regulations

Jobbeschreibung

Data Protection Associate - German speaking (all genders)

Datum: 18.08.2026

Data Protection Associate - German speaking (all genders)

Location: Berlin or Norderstedt, Germany (hybrid) preferred. Barcelona, Spain or Bucharest, Romania also possible (in-office or hybrid).

Contract : Fixed-term contract from 1st October 2026 until 31st December 2027 (temporary position to cover a maternity leave)

Language(s): English (C1/ C2) and German (C1/ C2)

Serrala is the global leader in finance process automation. For over 40 years, we have been advancing the office of the CFO with our award-winning suite of finance automation applications.

Our solutions streamline all working capital-related processes, including Order to Cash, Procure to Pay, Cash Flow Management, and Treasury, across both cloud and SAP environments.

Our 10+ hubs across Europe, North America, and India support over 2,800 clients worldwide, reflecting the trust we've built with a diverse global community.

Join us as we lead the future of finance automation!

About the role:

We are looking for a Data Protection Associate to support our compliance activities with a focus on privacy and emerging AI-related regulatory requirements. In this role, you will help ensure compliance with applicable regulations, support internal stakeholders, and contribute to the continuous development of our compliance framework.

Please note : This is a temporary position to cover a maternity leave, with a fixed-term contract from 1st October 2026 until 31st December 2027.

Your Day to Day:

Collaborate with Data Protection, Legal, and Security teams to ensure compliance with data protection laws, AI Regulation and other technical compliance topics, while supporting the development of sensible practices for compliance.

Assist Development and Product teams in aligning with data protection requirements and best practices, and support Serrala's transformation process for compliance.

Provide support to colleagues on data protection queries, new processing activities, and the investigation and resolution of compliance matters.

Aid in auditing, reviewing, and improving compliance-related policies, procedures, and controls, as well as conducting internal and external data protection and AI compliance risk assessments and audits.

Prepare and negotiate data processing agreements, review transfer impact/risk assessments, and manage subject access request process and individual rights.

Monitor compliance with data protection laws and policies, maintain records of processing activities and data protection and AI compliance documentation (e.g. TIA, LIA, FRIA, ROPA, AI Register), manage data breaches, and promote a culture of data protection compliance throughout the organization.

Understand and negotiate Serrala's customer-facing MSAs and other customer agreements vis-à-vis customers with a strong data protection focus.

Support and align with Serrala's Data Protection Officer.

What makes you excel in this position:

Background: University degree in law (state exam, JD or bachelor's degree in law) and recognized data protection qualification (e.g. CIPP/E, CIPT, CIPM, TÜV Certified DPO).

Data-Protection: Prior work experience of at least three years in a law firm or in-house legal team with a focus on data protection.

Audits & Legislation: Sound knowledge and practical experience with the implementation and audit data protection legislation matters (particularly, in DACH region).

AI regulations : Experience with data protection regulations and AI-related regulatory requirements.

Soft skills: Good communication and interpersonal skills are essential, as you will need to build and maintain relationships both internally and externally.

Self-starting: Organized and able to work proactively to effectively coordinate/resolve activities with the aim of supporting business objectives and timelines, in a compliant manner.

Strong communicator: Excellent spoken and written German skills and excellent spoken and written English skills.

Welcome additional experience:

Experience with or knowledge of ISO27000's family of standards.

Experience with or knowledge of BSI Standards or EU recognized certification mechanisms.

Experience with FinTech-related regulations/guidelines and understanding of their impact in data protection compliance practices.

Experience with implementing or knowledge of Privacy Maturity Models.

Why you’ll love it here

Step into a dynamic, agile workplace where continuous learning is championed by leadership, and innovation in finance automation is fuelled by cutting-edge tech, AI integration, and strategic SAP transformation. We partner with the best to stay ahead - so you can too.

At our core, we're Reliable, Passionate, Empowering, Enterprising -committed to lasting customer and employee relationships, bold innovation, and your growth every step of the way.

EEO Statement

We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We celebrate and support diversity by providing equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability or handicap, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.