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 you will 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. Representing the company in front of relevant authorities in the area of personal data protection.

Preparing and delivering dedicated training sessions for teams, especially in situations involving high-risk data processing.

Monitoring, evaluating, and implementing any legal changes impacting the company's activities related to personal data protection or AI regulations.

Providing consultancy to resolve and apply necessary procedures in case of any incidents or security breaches involving personal data or AI systems, including submitting notifications to the relevant National Data Protection Authority.

Conceiving and undertaking any other tasks, actions, and projects that may arise in daily activities.

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

We highly welcome candidates with a genuine interest and affinity for Information Technology (IT) and Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI), as these attributes are considered valuable assets to our team.

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.