Regional DPO – AI Trust Officer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Spain.

📋 Description

• Oversee the establishment and management of Privacy and Data Protection standards across various countries and business entities.

• Provide guidance to business leaders and stakeholders regarding data protection obligations, regulatory requirements, and best practices in privacy.

• Serve as the Data Protection Officer when appointed.

• Collaborate with local DPOs and regulatory bodies as necessary.

• Manage initiatives related to Privacy by Design, Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs), personal data incidents, international data transfers, and third-party privacy risks.

• Ensure compliance, coordinate assurance activities, and advance regional remediation strategies.

• Spearhead the regional rollout of AI Governance and Responsible AI frameworks.

• Evaluate AI use cases, identify potential risks, and verify compliance with relevant AI regulations and internal governance standards.

• Offer insights on transparency, human oversight, data governance, security, and ethical AI practices.

• Assist with vendor assessments related to AI and third-party governance activities.

• Foster AI awareness and literacy through training and stakeholder engagement initiatives.

• Partner with business, legal, technology, and governance teams throughout the international organization.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Law, Privacy, Data Protection, Compliance, Information Governance, Cybersecurity, Technology, or a similar field.

• A Master’s degree or postgraduate studies in Digital Technologies, AI Governance, Privacy, Compliance, or related areas are highly preferred.

• A minimum of 5 years of professional experience in privacy, data protection, compliance, or governance roles with responsibilities spanning multiple jurisdictions.

• Proven experience in managing cross-border privacy issues and collaborating with business and technology teams.

• In-depth knowledge of data protection regulations, including international data transfers, DPIAs, data subject rights, retention requirements, and incident management.

• Solid understanding of AI governance frameworks, responsible AI principles, and emerging regulatory mandates.

• Experience engaging with regulators, supervisory authorities, or compliance-related stakeholders.

• Exceptional stakeholder management, communication, and influencing abilities.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail.

• Professional proficiency in both English and Spanish is essential.

• Experience in international, regulated, or technology-driven environments will be regarded as advantageous.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible working hours.

• Opportunity for remote work.

• A half day off to celebrate your birthday.

• Paid time off on December 24th and 31st for Christmas holidays.

• Work on advanced cloud solutions utilizing the latest technological advancements, including Azure Kubernetes microservices.

• Stable and appealing projects in innovative software development.

• An international environment fostering collaboration across various countries, business functions, and global governance teams.

• Flexibility to maintain a work-life balance between personal, family, and professional responsibilities.