Data Protection Manager (m/f/d)

Unzer; Berlin; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Learning budget €1,000 per year

Counselling services

Company pension

Deutschlandticket

Job summary

Unzer, a leading European fintech, seeks a Data Protection professional to drive GDPR compliance and privacy across the business. You will partner with stakeholders to embed privacy into products, policies, and processes.

The role requires a legal qualification or equivalent, 2-5 years of privacy experience, fluency in English and German, and a pragmatic, collaborative mindset; fintech or regulated industry experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Legal background or equivalent in data protection.
• Strong understanding of GDPR and international data transfers.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.
• Fluent in English and German, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Drive data protection compliance across the business and act as a trusted advisor on privacy matters.
• Partner with stakeholders to embed privacy requirements into new products, services, and initiatives.
• Conduct DPIAs, TIAs, and develop practical privacy solutions.
• Manage records of processing activities, privacy notices, and related documentation.
• Draft, review, and negotiate DPAs and respond to data subject rights requests.
• Coordinate handling of privacy incidents and remediation actions, including regulatory reporting when required.
• Collaborate with the DPO on AI and innovation initiatives to ensure EU AI Act alignment.

Skills

Data protection

GDPR knowledge

Analytical skills

English & German fluency

Education

Law degree or equivalent

Job description

ABOUT US

Unzer is a leading European fintech company with a mission to simplify internationalpayments for e-commerce and retail businesses. Our brand was formed from 13 companies that now contribute to building a unique product covering the entire payment flow.

At Unzer, we are driven by the belief that customers should enjoy a seamless shopping experience, no matter where they choose to shop. We are a team of over 750 experts from 50+ different nationalities, dedicated to creating a state-of-the-art unified commerce platform. Our goal is to enable businesses to delight their customers with a seamless payment experience.

Whether you're a tech enthusiast, a payment expert, or a dedicated support professional, we are looking for individuals who are passionate about making a difference.

Our offices: We are based across Austria, Denmark,Germany, and Luxembourg with a HQ in Berlin.

ABOUT THE TEAM

At Unzer, the Data Protection Team is part of the Legal Department and plays a key role in enabling our business to grow responsibly in a highly regulated environment. We partner closely with teams across the organization to ensure that privacy and data protection requirements are embedded into products, processes, and innovation initiatives from the start.

Following Unzer's merchant-first principle, we take a pragmatic, solution-oriented approach to data protection, balancing regulatory compliance with business needs. As part of our team, you will work at the intersection of law, technology, and innovation.

What your work will look like:

• Drive data protection compliance across the business and act as a trusted advisor on privacy-related matters.
• Partner with stakeholders across the organization to ensure privacy requirements are embedded into new products, services, and business initiatives.
• Conduct data mapping activities, DPIAs, and TIAs, translating regulatory requirements into practical and scalable solutions.
• Manage key processes and documentation, including records of processing activities, privacy notices, policies, and procedures.
• Draft, review, and negotiate data protection agreements, and support the handling of data subject rights requests.
• Coordinate the assessment and resolution of data protection incidents, including remediation measures and regulatory reporting where required.
• Collaborate with the Data Protection Officer and bring your privacy expertise to AI and innovation initiatives, including compliance with the EU AI Act.

What you need to be successful in this role:

• Preferably a full legal qualification (1st and 2nd State Exam), a degree in Law, IT, Business Informatics, or a comparable qualification are also welcome, ideally complemented by data protection training or certification.
• 2-5 years of hands-on experience in data protection, privacy, or a related compliance role.
• Strong knowledge of GDPR and German data protection law, with a practical understanding of international data transfer requirements.
• Experience managing key privacy processes, such as DPIAs, TIAs, data protection agreements, data subject requests, and privacy incidents.
• A proactive and pragmatic mindset, combined with strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• An interest in technology, AI, and emerging regulatory developments. Experience in fintech, payments, or another regulated industry is an advantage.
• Professional fluency in English and German, both written and spoken.

What's next?

Does it sound exciting? - Apply with your CV in English or German. Please don’t shy away if you don’t meet all the requirements! We’re looking forward to meeting you.

We will get back to you within 14 days of receiving your application.

The interview process includes: a 30min intro call with a TA Partner, a 45min conversation with your potential manager and an approx. 45min Team interview. Please note the process might alter depending on our team’s availability.

WHAT WE OFFER

More than a workplace. A place to grow.

At Unzer, colleagues from 50+ nationalities across four countries work together to create better outcomes for our merchants. We take ownership, move with pace and keep raising the bar—as one team.

We set high expectations and give you the flexibility, learning opportunities and practical support to do your best work, grow your impact, and build a sustainable career.

Flexibility that works. Combine focused time at home with connection and collaboration in the office. Our hybrid setup includes two office days per week.

Your commute, your choice. Choose the mobility benefit that works for you: bike leasing or a Deutschlandticket.

Work from anywhere in the EU. Change your perspective and work from another EU country for up to 15 days per year.

Keep raising the bar. Use an annual learning budget of €1,000 for courses, conferences, certifications and other development opportunities that help you grow and increase your impact.

Support when you need it. Access confidential counselling whenever you need support with personal or professional matters.

Build your future. Look ahead with our company pension scheme and take care of your long‑term financial wellbeing.

Benefits may vary by location and employment setup. Your recruiter will share the details relevant to your role.

*Unzer is an equal employment opportunities workplace, and we commit to hiring regardless of race, sex, gender identification, sexual orientation, national origin, native language, religion, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by law. Please refrain from including your picture and age with the application.