Join Apaleo and Shape the Future of Hospitality Tech!
Apaleo is the world's most open, API-first property management platform powering the next generation of hospitality operations. Its modular, AI-powered infrastructure enables hoteliers to customise their tech stack, automate routine work, and deliver seamless, personalised guest experiences, powered by best-in-class apps and autonomous AI agents that adapt to every stay.
We are seeking a Product Compliance Manager (f/m/d) to ensure Apaleo's platform remains compliant with fiscal, legal, and hospitality-specific requirements across all supported markets. In this role, you will proactively monitor regulatory developments, assess their impact on the product, and collaborate closely with Product and Engineering teams to translate complex legal and fiscal obligations into clear, actionable guidance. Your work will support audit readiness, reduce compliance risk, enable seamless hotel operations, and drive sustainable global growth, safeguarding both our customers and the scalability of our platform.
What You'll Be Up To
Regulatory Intelligence & Country Strategy
* Monitor regulatory developments across operating markets (fiscal, tax, invoicing, e-invoicing mandates, guest registration, VAT, data privacy)
* Contribute to and maintain the product compliance roadmap
* Provide early risk assessments and deadline visibility
* Provide input into market prioritization based on regulatory complexity, risk, and business impact
* Define clear country-level compliance requirements and constraints
Product Design & Implementation
* Review and shape compliance-critical product workflows
* Translate regulatory requirements into structured product specifications (data models, audit trails, reporting, APIs, event flows)
* Partner with Engineering to ensure audit-ready implementations
* Participate in fiscal integration design reviews (e.g., Fonoa, Invopop, Efsta)
* Provide compliance validation and release recommendations for compliance-critical changes
Country Readiness & Go-Live
* Validate fiscal and regulatory flows before market launch
* Assess and communicate country readiness status: Supported / Supported with constraints / Not ready
* Define compliance acceptance criteria and test scenarios
* Ensure documentation supports audits and certifications
External Partners & Commercial Support
* Approve configurations and verify compliance certifications with fiscal partners
* Maintain alignment with third-party integrations and regulatory bodies
* Support Sales and Customer Success in complex regulatory discussions
* Reduce deal risk by proactively identifying compliance constraints
Documentation & Continuous Monitoring
* Maintain a structured repository of country rules and regulatory logic
* Develop compliance playbooks, checklists, and guidelines
* Track regulatory changes and drive product updates end-to-end
* Monitor incidents and continuously improve compliance processes
What You'll Bring to the Team
* Degree in Law, Tax, Accounting, Finance, or related field
* 4+ years in product compliance or regulatory roles within SaaS/tech (fintech or hospitality tech preferred)
* Strong understanding of fiscal regulations, invoicing mandates, tax reporting, and data protection across multiple jurisdictions
* Proven ability to independently own projects from planning through delivery
* Experience translating complex regulations into clear, actionable product requirements
* Strong analytical thinking and stakeholder management skills
* Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain technical compliance topics to non-technical audiences
Nice to Have:
* Knowledge of European fiscal regulations (Germany, Spain, Italy, France)
* Experience with API-based fiscal integrations and tax authority platforms
* Professional certifications in tax or compliance
What success looks Like in the first 6-12 months
* Countries launch on time with full regulatory compliance
* Product teams receive clear, early, and actionable compliance guidance
* Compliance risks are identified early, minimizing go-live blockers and post-launch incidents
* Sales and Customer Success confidently address regulatory topics
* Compliance becomes a strategic growth enabler
What We Offer
Culture & Growth
* A Diverse & International Team: Work alongside passionate professionals from over 20 nationalities, bringing unique cultural perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences to shape the future of hospitality tech.
* Growth & Development: As we scale, so do your opportunities. You'll benefit from 360° feedback reviews, a dedicated learning budget, and plenty of chances to take on more responsibility. Our evolving career framework ensures you have increasing opportunities to learn new skills, advance your career, and make an impact.
* Autonomy & Ownership: Great ideas can come from anywhere. We empower you to take responsibility, make decisions, and contribute directly in an environment built on trust, transparency, and collaboration.
* Shape the Future of Hospitality Tech: Be part of a fast-growing scale-up transforming the hospitality industry. From day one, your work drives real impact and you'll have the freedom to bring your ideas to life.
* Competitive & Fair Compensation: We believe great work deserves great pay. Our salaries are competitive and guided by benchmarking data to ensure fairness across all roles and teams. We make sure to recognize and reward performance and contribution.
Perks & Lifestyle
* Flexible & Remote Work Options: We focus on results, not clocking hours. You can work from home, the office or in a hybrid setup, with flexibility to adapt your schedule as long as it makes sense for your role, your team and our business.
* Free Public Transport: Travel across Germany with ease using our fully covered Deutschland Ticket .
* Team Connection: Strong connections fuel collaboration. We celebrate and connect through regular team dinners, company meetups, Oktoberfest celebrations, Christmas parties, and other offsite events.
* Paid Time Off: Enjoy 30 days of vacation to fully disconnect, recharge, and return inspired.
* Health & Wellbeing: Prioritize your health with access to hundreds of gyms, fitness studios, and wellness options through our EGYM Wellpass membership.
How you make an impact joining Apaleo: Joining Apaleo means more than just taking on a role—it's about driving real change in the hospitality industry. Your contributions will directly shape our innovative platform, influence company-wide decisions, and help redefine the future of hospitality tech. At Apaleo, your voice matters, your ideas are valued, and your impact is tangible. Be part of a team where your work fuels progress, collaboration sparks innovation, and growth is a shared journey.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sex, national origin, age, marital status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Your personal data will be handled with the utmost care and in compliance with GDPR and relevant data protection regulations. We celebrate differences and believe that diversity enriches our team and drives innovation.