(Senior) Data Compliance Officer

Continental; Portugal; Híbrido; EUR 40 000 - 60 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

A leading technology firm in Portugal seeks a Data Compliance Officer to ensure compliance with data regulations, including GDPR. Responsibilities include guiding compliance coordinators, monitoring data practices, and liaising with regulatory agencies. Candidates should have an academic degree, experience in compliance, and project management skills. Flexible working and an inclusive workplace culture are offered.

Serviços

Flexible working model

Continuous opportunities for promotion and training

Collaborative working style

Qualificações

• 3+ years of professional experience in compliance or legal fields.
• Experience with GDPR and national data compliance frameworks.
• Capability to manage multiple projects independently.

Responsabilidades

• Monitor compliance with data regulations.
• Organize training for Compliance Coordinators.
• Serve as a contact for regulatory agencies and public authorities.

Conhecimentos

Project management

Change management

Communication skills

Intercultural sensitivity

Team-player mentality

Business-fluent English

Formação académica

Academic degree in Law or Business Administration

Qualification in Data Compliance

Ferramentas

Data compliance management systems

Information technology systems

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Company Description

Continental develops pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods. Founded in 1871, the technology company offers safe, efficient, intelligent and affordable solutions for vehicles, machines, traffic and transportation. In 2024, Continental generated sales of €39.7 billion and currently employs around 190,000 people in 55 countries and markets.

Job Description

The Data Compliance Officer position has formal responsibility for Data Compliance, that means ensuring compliance with all applicable data regulations related to personal, technical or geological data (such as GDPR and other data protection laws), within diverse legal entities and will monitor, manage and advise on compliance and data practices internally to ensure the business and its functions comply with applicable requirements.

The Data Compliance Officer will be responsible for guidance and support of the Compliance Coordinators\' responsibilities, including but not limited to organizing trainings, ensuring legally required data protection impact assessments, and orchestrate internal spot checks or reviews. The Data Compliance Officer will also serve as the primary contact for regulatory agencies and public authorities in the countries and those individuals whose data is processed by the organization. It will ensure compliance with national data regulations and mandatory internal regulations like Continental\'s Binding Corporate Rules (BCR). Another central topic is the protection of the privacy of customers, employees and other stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Academic degree in Law, Business Administration, or comparable education;
• Qualification/certification in Data Compliance (preferred);
• 3+ of professional experience within a compliance, legal, audit and/or risk function;
• Experience with GDPR;
• Experience implementing data compliance management systems and developing policy and data protection compliance training;
• Knowledge of information technology and data management systems;
• Solid knowledge of EU data compliance regulations and understanding of other major national data compliance frameworks and evolving legislation;
• Project management and change management skills;
• Ability to manage multiple projects;
• Experience in multinational organizations with diverse teams (preferred);
• Business-fluent English skills (spoken and written);
• Strong communication skills and team-player mentality;
• Independent working style;
• Intercultural sensitivity;
• Open to travel up to 10% , incl. business trips abroad.

Additional Information

Our offer:

• Integration in a challenging and international work environment;
• Flexible working model;
• Collaborative working style;
• Continuous opportunities for the promotion of talent and training;
• Opportunity to make a difference.

We are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels safe, respected, and valued. All kind of applications are welcome.

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