Data Protection Associate – German speaking (all genders)
Serrala ·
Location: Berlin or Norderstedt, Germany (in-office or hybrid) preferred. Bucharest, Romania or Barcelona, Spain also possible (in-office or hybrid). Contract : Fixed-term contract from 1st October 2026 until 31st December 2027 (temporary position to cover a maternity leave) Language(s) : English (C1/ C2) and German (C1/ C2) Serrala is the global leader in finance process automation.
For over 40 years, we have been advancing the office of the CFO with our award-winning suite of finance automation applications. Our solutions streamline all working capital-related processes, including Order to Cash, Procure to Pay, Cash Flow Management, and Treasury, across both cloud and SAP environments.
Our 10+ hubs across Europe, North America, and India support over 2,800 clients worldwide, reflecting the trust we've built with a diverse global community. Join us as we lead the future of finance automation!
About the role
We are looking for a Data Protection Associate to support our compliance activities with a focus on privacy, and emerging AI-related regulatory requirements. In this role, you will help ensure compliance with applicable regulations, support internal stakeholders, and contribute to the continuous development of our compliance framework.
Please note : This is a temporary position to cover a maternity leave, with a fixed-term contract from 1st October 2026 until 31st December 2027 . This is an onsite/ hybrid role preferably in Norderstedt or Berlin , Germany.
Your Day to Day: Collaborate with Data Protection, Legal, and Security teams to ensure compliance with data protection laws and best practices, while supporting the development of sensible practices for compliance. Assist Development and Product teams in aligning with data protection requirements and best practices, and support Serrala's transformation process for compliance.
Provide support to colleagues on data protection queries, new processing activities, and the investigation and resolution of compliance matters. Aid in auditing, reviewing, and improving compliance-related policies, procedures, and controls, as well as conducting internal and external risk assessments and audits.
Prepare and negotiate data processing agreements, review transfer impact/risk assessments, and manage subject access request process and individual rights. Monitor compliance with data protection laws and policies, maintain records of processing activities, manage data breaches, and promote a culture of data protection compliance throughout the organization.
What makes you excel in this position: Background: Bachelor's degree in law (Staatsexamen or business Law qualification) and recognized data protection qualification (e.g. CIPP/E, CIPT, CIPM, TÜV Certified DPO). Data-Protection: Prior work experience of at least two years. Audits