About the Opportunity
Job Type: PermanentApplication Deadline: 31 March 2026
Title Data ProtectionOfficer
Department FIL Fondsbank
Location Kronberg
Reports To Managing Director FFB
Level Senior Manager
We’re proud to have been helping our clients build better financial futures for over 50 years. How have we achieved this? By working together - and supporting each other - all over the world. So, join our FIL Fondsbank team and feel like you’re part of something bigger.
About your role :
In the role as Data Protection Officer you are responsible to perform a 2nd Line of Defense Data protection role and lead all corresponding measurements, controls as well as the supporting Governance.
As Data Protection Officer your role is to ensure that FIL Fondsbank is compliant with the Data Protection Regulation. You serve as the main point of contact within the organization for staff members, data stewards, regulators and relevant public authorities on issues related to data protection. You will as well pro-actively support the specific business areas with regards to questions how to comply with the relevant regulation.
As Data Protection Officer you are accountable and responsible for:
1. Ensuring that company policies are in compliance with codes of practice such as GDPR and BDSG
2. Analysis and optimisation of business processes and IT infrastructure and functions with regard to the processing of personal data
3. Promoting a culture of data protection and compliance across the firm
4. Carrying out and continuously improve a data protection impact assessment
5. Establishing a control plan and conduct audits to ensure compliance and to address potential issues
6. Management of personal data breaches, including assessment if reporting to DPA is required
7. Management of Data Subject Requests
8. Ensuring compliance of outsourcing contracts with service providers
9. Production of the list of processing activities
10. Providing employees with training incl. data stewards
11. Annual and ad hoc reporting to the Management Board
12. Establishing a control framework which is continuously monitored in accordance to regulation development and market standards
About you :
You are a suitable candidate for the role if you have/are:
13. A University degree in Economics / Law or a comparable field of studies
14. At least 2 years’ experience in Data Protection. Acting as a DPO or Deputy. Ideally you gained this experience in the financial industry
15. An in depth understanding of the German and European regulation (BDSG / GDPR)
16. Self-motivated with strong organisational skill, the ability to prioritise in a multi-task environment and meet deadlines while working in a high pressure environment
17. A pro-active team player with the ability to work independently
18. Excellent communication skills, both written and oral and you are able to communicate at all levels
19. Fluent in both German and Business English.
Feel rewarded :
For starters, we’ll offer you a comprehensive benefits package. We’ll value your wellbeing and support your development. And we’ll be as flexible as we can about where and when you work – finding a balance that works for all of us. It’s all part of our commitment to making you feel motivated by the work you do and happy to be part of our team.