Senior Data Compliance Officer

SIX Group AG; Województwo mazowieckie; Hybrid; PLN 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

The SIX Group in Warsaw is seeking a Senior Data Compliance Officer to lead data protection, privacy and regulatory compliance across its Swiss payments infrastructure. You will collaborate with the Risk & Business Management teams to implement directives, assess data-related risks, and advise on the contractual framework with clients and suppliers.

The role requires a law degree, at least five years in a similar compliance position, strong English (German a plus), and deep knowledge of GDPR,

Qualifications

• University degree in law.
• At least 5 years of experience in a similar role, preferably in financial services.
• Interest in data compliance and ability to align legal requirements with tech.
• Knowledge of GDPR, EU AI Act, Swiss DPA and FINMA guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Implement and oversee compliance with internal and external data-related requirements, incl. directives and contractual documentation.
• Identify, analyze, manage and monitor data risks; develop measures and ensure implementation.
• Assess products, business areas and processes for data compliance and advise on implementation and supplier contracts.
• Support data protection assessments, data classification, retention, and governance documentation.

Skills

Law

GDPR

Data protection

Regulatory knowledge

English proficiency

Education

University degree in law

Job description

Senior Data Compliance Officer

Warsaw | Up to 40% working from home possible | Referenz 8393

The Banking Services (BBS) business unit at SIX is the competence center for operations, development, and innovation in Swiss payment infrastructure and services. Interbank payments, billing products, fraud services, as well as card-based and mobile payments are the focus. In the Business Risk Mgmt. team (part of Risk & Business Management), you will support the business in all attestation-related matters (incl. Assurances and Audits).

What You Will Do

• Responsible for implementing and ensuring compliance with internal and external requirements (including drafting and further developing internal directives, work instructions, clients’ and suppliers’ contractual documentation, etc.) with a focus on data compliance
• Identification, analysis, management, and monitoring of relevant risks, development of measures, and ensuring implementation by responsible parties
• Assessment of new and existing products, business areas, processes, and services regarding (data) compliance requirements, and advising the business and project teams on their implementation, including supplier selection and contractual arrangements
• Supporting the preparation and review of data protection assessments, data collections and data protection impact assessments, including data classification, retention, deletion and the maintenance of related governance processes and documentation
• Developing and contributing to data compliance training and awareness activities
• Proactive and continuous coordination with relevant internal and external committees and bodies for compliance, the 2nd Line of Defense, regulatory authorities, and the management of regulated legal entities

What You Bring

• University degree or equivalent higher education in law
• At least 5 years of experience in a similar role, ideally in a financial services company
• Interest in data compliance topics (including use of new technologies, data protection measures, conducting training, etc.) and experience in aligning legal requirements with economic and technological aspects
• Knowledge of relevant regulations such as the Swiss Banking Act, EU GDPR, EU AI Act and Swiss Data Protection law (Federal Act on Data Protection), relevant FINMA circulars/guidelines (especially 2018/3 (Outsourcing), 2023/1 (Operational Resilience), and 08/2024 AI Guidance), as well as practical experience in this area
• Excellent English skills with German proficiency being a plus, both written and spoken