Senior Compliance Counsel

SimCorp A/S; Warszawa; Hybrid; PLN 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Hybrid work model

Base salary with annual bonus

Healthcare package

Multisport card

Life insurance

Job summary

SimCorp A/S is seeking a Senior Compliance Counsel to help implement the data protection framework across our organization, collaborating with the 1st LoD and cross-functional teams. You will advise on data protection topics, support audits, and ensure DPIAs, TIAs, and LIAs are in place while expanding in AI and IT compliance.

The role offers hybrid work and international exposure. Join a global fintech leader focused on client trust, with a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for

Qualifications

• A law degree or equivalent education in commercial law or related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in data protection and privacy.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent written and spoken English; additional languages welcome.

Responsibilities

• Support and monitor the data protection framework across SimCorp.
• Advise cross-functional teams on data protection topics.
• Collaborate with Vendor Management and Information Security on data processors.
• Assist with DPIAs, TIAs, and LIAs and maintain policies.
• Provide training and learning materials on data protection and IT compliance.

Skills

Analytical skills

English fluency

Communication

Data protection experience

Privacy regulations

Education

Law degree or equivalent

Job description

What MAKES US, US

Join some of the most innovative thinkers in FinTech as we lead the evolution of financial technology. If you are an innovative, curious, collaborative person who embraces challenges and wants to grow, learn and pursue outcomes with our prestigious financial clients, say Hello toSimCorp!

At its foundation,SimCorpis guided by our values — caring, customer success-driven, collaborative, curious, and courageous. Our people-centered organization focuses on skills development, relationship building, and client success. We take pride in cultivating an environment where all team members can grow, feel heard, valued, and empowered.

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WHY THIS ROLE IS IMPORTANT TO US

AtSimCorp, we build products that power investment management and financial institutions worldwide.We support some of the largest financial institutions in the world to be successful by simplifying their investments,accountingand operations.

Client trust is central to our strategy and long-term success. The Compliance and Data Protection team helps protect that trust across our daily operations and as we continue to develop our products and services. In a time of rapid technological change, this work is increasingly important and plays a key role in supporting SimCorp’s sustainable growth.

WHAT YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR

As our new Senior Compliance Counsel, you will work closely together with our Group Data Protection Officer to support and monitor the implementation of our data protection framework across SimCorp. In your role, you will work closely together with the 1st LoD, cross-functional teams, to support and advise them on data protection topics and jointly drive the data protection agenda.

As the compliance team collaborates closely across different topics, this role also offers a great opportunity to familiarize yourself with other compliance areas and how they overlap with data protection, including AI and IT Compliance etc.

• Supporting the 1st LoD teams in creating RoPA entries, risk assessments and other required documentation such as DPIAs, TIAs and LIAs
• Collaborate closely with Vendor Management and Information Security to oversee data processors and perform data protection audits
• Supporting the rest of Data Protection in maintaining policies and procedures, and ensuring consistent application of those across the organization through controls and 2nd LoD audits
• Provide advice to colleagues from all departments and levels of the organization on data protection
• Facilitate training and build learning material in areas such as data protection and IT Compliance
• Support the Compliance team with third party inquiries, when necessary, ex. due diligence questionnaires, RFP’s and RFI’s.

WHAT WE VALUE

Most importantly, you can see yourself contributing and thriving in the position described above. How you gained the skills needed for doing that is less important. We expect you to be good at several of the following and be able to - and interested in - learn the rest:

Skills & Experience

• Have a degree in law, commercial law or similar relevant education
• Have at least 5 years of experience with data protection and privacy
• Have good analytical skills with attention to details
• Communicate proficiently in English both orally and in writing is required; any additional language skills are welcomed in our international environment.
• Have a good understanding of data protection issues and risks, and are able to balance the need for sound business advice with the need for maintaining a high standard of advice
• Previous knowledge from tech or financial companies.

To thrive in this position, it is important to have effective interpersonal skills and an open mindset.

BENEFITS

• Flexible working hoursand hybrid model - 2 days in the office, 3 days remote
• Modern office (next to Wilanowska metro station) with quiet zones and ergonomic workstations
• Base salary with annual bonus structure
• Holiday allowance upon a 2-week vacation
• Occasional remote work across Poland and international options available (up to 24 days domestic, 20 days international per year - subject to internal policy)
• Employer-paid Medicover Platinum healthcare package (employee-paid family upgrade available)
• Multisport card with 75% employer contribution
• Unum group life insurance (employee-paid upgrade available)
• Medicover travel insurance for private trips and global business travel insurance
• Possibility to join Deutsche Börse Group Share Plan (eligible after 1 year)
• Copyrights program for certain roles
• Possibility to develop your career in an international environment
• Professional training and courses provided by SimCorp
• Polish language classes for foreign employees; German and English classes based on business needs
• Integration events, volunteering initiatives and employee-led clubs

Compensationrangesarebeingdisclosedattheinitialstageofcandidateengagement . VisitourcareerpagestolearnmoreaboutworkingatSimCorp:www.simcorp.com/career

WHO WE ARE?

For over 50 years, we have worked closely with investment and asset managers to become the world’s leading provider of integrated investment management solutions. We are 4,000+ colleagues with a broad range of nationalities,education, professional experiences, ages, and backgrounds.

SimCorpis an independent subsidiary of the Deutsche Börse Group. Following the recent merger with Axioma, weleveragethe combined strength of our brands to provide an industry-leading, full, front-to-back offering for our clients.

SimCorpis an equal opportunity employer andwelcomesapplicants from all backgrounds, without regard to race, gender, age, disability, or any other protected status under applicable law. We are committed to building a culture where diverse perspectives andexpertiseare integrated into our everyday work. We believe in the continual growth and development of our employees, so that we can provide best-in-class solutions to our clients.

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