Data Protection Manager
Unzer
Data Protection Manager
Unzer
Processes payments for small businesses across Europe
Unzer is a leading European fintech company with a mission to simplify international payments for e-commerce and retail businesses. Our brand was formed from 13 companies that now contribute to building a unique product covering the entire payment flow.
At Unzer, we are driven by the belief that customers should enjoy a seamless shopping experience, no matter where they choose to shop. We are a team of over 750 experts from 50+ different nationalities, dedicated to creating a state-of-the-art unified commerce platform. Our goal is to enable businesses to delight their customers with a seamless payment experience.
Whether you're a tech enthusiast, a payment expert, or a dedicated support professional, we are looking for individuals who are passionate about making a difference.
Our offices: We are based across Austria, Denmark, Germany, and Luxembourg with a HQ in Berlin.
At Unzer, the Data Protection Team is part of the Legal Department and plays a key role in enabling our business to grow responsibly in a highly regulated environment. We partner closely with teams across the organization to ensure that privacy and data protection requirements are embedded into products, processes, and innovation initiatives from the start.
Following Unzer's merchant-first principle, we take a pragmatic, solution-oriented approach to data protection, balancing regulatory compliance with business needs. As part of our team, you will work at the intersection of law, technology, and innovation, partnering with stakeholders across the business. We'd love to welcome you to our team in either our Berlin or Munich office, where you'll help shape privacy practices in a dynamic fintech environment.
Drive data protection compliance across the business and act as a trusted advisor on privacy-related matters.
Partner with stakeholders across the organization to ensure privacy requirements are embedded into new products, services, and business initiatives.
Conduct data mapping activities, DPIAs, and TIAs, translating regulatory requirements into practical and scalable solutions.
Manage key processes and documentation, including records of processing activities, privacy notices, policies, and procedures.
Draft, review, and negotiate data protection agreements, and support the handling of data subject rights requests.
Coordinate the assessment and resolution of data protection incidents, including remediation measures and regulatory reporting where required.
Collaborate with the Data Protection Officer and bring your privacy expertise to AI and innovation initiatives, including compliance with the EU AI Act.
Preferably a full legal qualification (1st and 2nd State Exam), a degree in Law, IT, Business Informatics, or a comparable qualification are also welcome, ideally complemented by data protection training or certification.
2-5 years of hands-on experience in data protection, privacy, or a related compliance role.
Strong knowledge of GDPR and German data protection law, with a practical understanding of international data transfer requirements.
Experience managing key privacy processes, such as DPIAs, TIAs, data protection agreements, data subject requests, and privacy incidents.
A proactive and pragmatic mindset, combined with strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
An interest in technology, AI, and emerging regulatory developments. Experience in fintech, payments, or another regulated industry is an advantage.
Professional fluency in English and German, both written and spoken.
More than a workplace. A place to grow. 🌍
At Unzer, colleagues from 50+ nationalities across four countries work together to create better outcomes for our merchants. We take ownership, move with pace and keep raising the bar—as one team.
We set high expectations and give you the flexibility, learning opportunities and practical support to do your best work, grow your impact, and build a sustainable career.
🏡 Flexibility that works
Combine focused time at home with connection and collaboration in the office. Our hybrid setup includes two office days per week.
🚲 Your commute, your choice
Choose the mobility benefit that works for you: bike leasing or a Deutschlandticket.
🏖️ Work from anywhere in the EU
Change your perspective and work from another EU country for up to 15 days per year.
📗 Keep raising the bar
Use an annual learning budget of €1,000 for courses, conferences, certifications and other development opportunities that help you grow and increase your impact.
🫴 Support when you need it
Access confidential counselling whenever you need support with personal or professional matters.
💰 Build your future
Look ahead with our company pension scheme and take care of your long-term financial wellbeing.
Benefits may vary by location and employment setup. Your recruiter will share the details relevant to your role.
*Unzer is an equal employment opportunities workplace, and we commit to hiring regardless of race, sex, gender identification, sexual orientation, national origin, native language, religion, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by law. Please refrain from including your picture and age with the application.
Unzer is a European fintech and payment services provider offering a cloud-native platform for omnichannel payments. Its core product, UnzerOne, unifies online, mobile, and in-store payments into a single interface and connects POS terminals, smart tills, ecommerce plugins, and analytics, with features like BNPL, subscriptions, refunds, reversals, and secure transactions. The company stands out by consolidating multiple acquired tech stacks into one compliant SaaS platform and expanding to Mastercard-powered open banking, SEPA Direct Bank Transfer, and white-label options, plus wallet integrations through the European Payments Initiative. Its goal is to help SMEs securely accept payments, manage risk, and deliver data-driven customer experiences across Europe.
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