Data Protection Manager (m/f/d)
WHAT WE OFFER
At Unzer, colleagues from 50+ nationalities across four countries work together to create better outcomes for our merchants. We take ownership, move with pace and keep raising the bar—as one team.
Unzer is an equal employment opportunities workplace, and we commit to hiring regardless of race, sex, gender identification, sexual orientation, national origin, native language, religion, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by law. Please refrain from including your picture and age with the application.
- Drive data protection compliance across the business and act as a trusted advisor on privacy-related matters.
- Partner with stakeholders across the organization to ensure privacy requirements are embedded into new products, services, and business initiatives.
- Conduct data mapping activities, DPIAs, and TIAs, translating regulatory requirements into practical and scalable solutions.
- Manage key processes and documentation, including records of processing activities, privacy notices, policies, and procedures.
- Draft, review, and negotiate data protection agreements, and support the handling of data subject rights requests.
- Coordinate the assessment and resolution of data protection incidents, including remediation measures and regulatory reporting where required.
- Collaborate with the Data Protection Officer and bring your privacy expertise to AI and innovation initiatives, including compliance with the EU AI Act.
- Preferably a full legal qualification (1st and 2nd State Exam), a degree in Law, IT, Business Informatics, or a comparable qualification are also welcome, ideally complemented by data protection training or certification.
- 2-5 years of hands-on experience in data protection, privacy, or a related compliance role.
- Strong knowledge of GDPR and German data protection law, with a practical understanding of international data transfer requirements.
- Experience managing key privacy processes, such as DPIAs, TIAs, data protection agreements, data subject requests, and privacy incidents.
- A proactive and pragmatic mindset, combined with strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
- An interest in technology, AI, and emerging regulatory developments. Experience in fintech, payments, or another regulated industry is an advantage.
- Professional fluency in English and German, both written and spoken.
- Please note that we will not sponsor your visa or relocation, and you must have a valid work permit to be eligible for this position.
More than a workplace. A place to grow.
We set high expectations and give you the flexibility, learning opportunities and practical support to do your best work, grow your impact, and build a sustainable career.
- Flexibility that works Combine focused time at home with connection and collaboration in the office. Our hybrid setup includes two office days per week.
- Your commute, your choice Choose the mobility benefit that works for you: bike leasing or a Deutschlandticket.
- Work from anywhere in the EU Change your perspective and work from another EU country for up to 15 days per year.
- Keep raising the bar Use an annual learning budget of €1,000 for courses, conferences, certifications and other development opportunities that help you grow and increase your impact.
- Support when you need it Access confidential counselling whenever you need support with personal or professional matters.
- Build your future Look ahead with our company pension scheme and take care of your long-term financial wellbeing.
Benefits may vary by location and employment setup. Your recruiter will share the details relevant to your role.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us. You can also find our applicant privacy information here:

