Senior Compliance Officer – Data Protection Compliance
Role highlights
2,880–4,320 EUR
Full Time
Permanent
Senior
Hybrid · On-site
The Senior Compliance Officer – Data Protection Compliance role requires a university degree in law or a related field, complemented by professional qualifications and at least three years of experience in data protection, privacy, or compliance. The candidate should possess strong knowledge of data protection regulations and emerging technologies, enabling them to manage complex compliance risks and advise business units effectively. Key responsibilities include responding to privacy inquiries, supporting the Group Data Protection Officer, developing privacy governance policies, driving awareness and training initiatives, and leading compliance monitoring activities. The role demands excellent communication skills to explain complex legal and technical issues to non-legal audiences and to build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships across diverse, multinational teams in the Nordic region. Experience working in large or complex organizations is advantageous. Fluency in advanced written and spoken English and a Nordic language is essential. The position involves interaction with data protection authorities, including handling breach notifications and complaints, requiring a proactive approach to issue identification and resolution. The role supports career growth through development programs and internal mobility within a hybrid working environment. Overall, the ideal candidate is a senior-level compliance professional with a solid legal education, practical experience in data protection compliance, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to operate effectively in a multinational, regulatory-driven context.
About the role
Senior Compliance Officer – Data Protection Compliance
Role Summary
- Join the Data Protection Compliance Team at one of the largest banks in the Nordics
- Work in a diverse, global team across Denmark, Norway, Finland, and Sweden
- Contribute to building a strong data protection compliance function and culture
- Engage in complex stakeholder management and multiple simultaneous activities
- Opportunity to grow your career and build a strong network across countries
- Workplace located in Copenhagen (Denmark), Vilnius (Lithuania), or Warsaw (Poland)
- Hybrid work model: at least 3 days in the office; no relocation allowance
Responsibilities
- Respond to internal and external privacy and data protection inquiries
- Provide practical advice to business units on data protection matters
- Represent and support the Group Data Protection Officer
- Act as an in-house advisory consultant, collaborating with business and stakeholders
- Contribute to privacy governance framework: develop policies, standards, templates
- Drive data protection awareness and training across the Group
- Support implementation of regulatory requirements and assess compliance
- Identify compliance risks and advise on mitigation
- Independently drive compliance monitoring activities
- Interact with data protection authorities, including breach notifications and complaints handling
Requirements
- Relevant university degree in law or similar, with professional qualifications
- At least three years of experience in data protection, privacy laws, or regulatory compliance
- Knowledge of and interest in emerging technologies
- Ability to explain complex issues to non-legal audiences
- Experience in large or complex organisations is an advantage
- Strong communicator, skilled at building relationships with varied stakeholders
- Initiative-taker, able to raise issues effectively in dynamic environments
- Advanced in both written and spoken English and a Nordic language
Benefits (Lithuania only)
- Salary range: 2880 EUR to 4320 EUR gross (based on competencies)
- Growth opportunities: supportive team, e-learnings, development programs, internal mobility
- Health & Well-being: inclusive environment, additional health insurance, mental well-being support, psychologist counselling, office amenities
- Hybrid working: up to 2 days/week from home, home office budget (after probation), modern workplace
- Additional leave: for rest, health, volunteering, exams, and seniority
- Monetary compensation: accident & critical disease insurance, financial support, travel insurance, IIIrd Pillar Pension Fund contribution
How to Apply
- Send your CV and application as soon as possible (applications processed continuously)
- For questions, contact Gemma Louise Gyles, Head of Data Protection Compliance Advisory at [email protected]
Your title in the job contract will be Officer - Compliance, Senior.
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