Data Protection and AI Compliance Specialist

Allianz Services is proud to serve and be part of Allianz Group, one of the world's leading insurers and asset managers. Our global footprint, with more than 7,300 employees located across ten countries and four continents, enables us to unlock value for our partners across the insurance value chain and deliver superior client experience within Allianz Group. At Allianz Services, we have a strong specialization in core insurance operations, shared services, business analytics, engineering, and management consulting. Our people and our trusted relationships with partners are what matter most. These are rooted in our values of compassion, integrity, and expertise and we strive to continuously evolve, improve, and deliver excellence while contributing successfully to the transformation of Allianz. Caring actively for the environment, for people, and for our customers is what makes us a great place to work and together we are shaping a better and more caring tomorrow.

Allianz Services is a company which belongs to the legal entity, Allianz Technology SE.

Job role

The Data Protection and AI Compliance Specialist will play a critical role in ensuring that our organization adheres to legal frameworks and regulations within the European Union. This role involves translating complex laws and regulations into actionable strategies, implementing safeguarding processes, and collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure compliance and data protection across the organization

What will you do 

     Maintain a comprehensive understanding of EU legal frameworks, including GDPR and AI Act, and other relevant data protection regulations; 
     Translate legal and regulatory requirements into practical implications and actionable plans for the organization; 
     Monitor changes in legislation and update internal processes accordingly; 
     Define, implement , conduct and supervise control activities to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and data protection; 
     Work closely with various safeguarding functions, including IT, Legal, and Risk Management, to ensure cohesive compliance efforts; 
     Collaborate with Group Centers, use case owners, and developers to integrate compliance measures into business operations and projects; 
     Leverage a solid understanding of IT and AI knowledge  to identify and mitigate potential data protection risks associated with technology use; 
     Collaborate with IT and stakeholders  teams to ensure that AI  technological solutions adhere to compliance standards and best practices; 
     Support the deployment of awareness campaigns and trainings; 
     Prepare and present reports on compliance status, risks, and mitigation strategies to senior management.

What you bring  

     Bachelor's degree in Law, Information Technology, Data Science, or a related field.
     Strong understanding of EU legal frameworks, particularly GDPR and AI Act.
     Proven experience in defining and implementing safeguarding processes.
     Solid understanding of IT and AI technologies and their implications for data protection.
     Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse teams.
     Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
     Minimum 5 years (corporate) business experience
     Interest in AI  is a must; experience in Data Privacy (& associated management tools) desirable
     Experience in an international working environment highly desirable
     Fluency in English (written and spoken); other languages are a bonus
Competency in MS Office

You have  

     Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills;
     Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey compliance and corporate governance issues effectively; 
     Awareness of the business impact, the need for and justification of compliance and corporate governance;
     Ability to communicate and explain the context of need for control, regulations etc. and the benefits of taking action

What we offer

We support your well-being 

We foster an inclusive and healthy workplace with a flexible hybrid working model: 

• Experience access to counseling services, mental health resources, and well-being sessions designed to keep you feeling your best 
• Enjoy a monthly budget via the Benefit platform, for personalized benefits packages, including comprehensive medical subscriptions, meal tickets, private pensions plans, life insurance, Allianz Tiriac insurance discounts, and many more. 
• Prioritize what truly matters with time off for your birthday, extra days off for each year in Allianz (up to 5),  days off for legal holidays that fall on weekends, as well as 24th and 31st of December, plus special allowances to support diverse life events. 

We invest in your growth 

Benefit from an extensive learning curriculum designed to support your career advancement and meet your professional needs, with access to technical and soft-skills trainings, international certifications (Agile, Lean Six Sigma, Prince, ITIL, IFOA, ACCA, IACCM and more), learning resources from LinkedIn and Allianz platforms, opportunities to advance your languages skills(German, French, English) and elevate with our leadership Program.

We value you and your work 

We acknowledge and recognize your work through performance based-rewards to celebrate your achievements, team and individual recognition programs to celebrate your contributions and internal referral bonuses.  

Your personal information, including sensitive data, may be shared with Hiring Managers to assess your suitability as a candidate. Only suitable candidates will be contacted, and all applications are confidential. Allianz Group, a trusted global insurance and asset management company, values employee ambitions and challenges, fostering an empowering environment. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, welcoming applications from all backgrounds, regardless of ethnicity, age, gender, nationality, religion, disability, or sexual orientation. Allianz is an equal opportunity employer, encouraging you to bring your whole self to work.