Compliance and Data Compliance Officer

Job Description

Description

HEY THERE!

We are Mercedes-Benz.io. Our mission is to ignite and build the digital solutions for Mercedes-Benz by forming a tribe of digital enthusiasts that drive Mercedes-Benz digital future.

We offer you a hybrid setup! You can choose to work from our Stuttgart office or remotely from any location in Germany. As our tribe is our beating heart, we regularly bring MB.ioneers together for team events, gatherings and moments that matter. While some are optional, for others, we’d love to see you there in person.

We don’t care about your shoes, as long as you are wearing the right attitude. At Mercedes-Benz.io we walk the talk and make things happen. We do not digitize for the sake of being digital but for a better tomorrow for our customers. That’s not our job; it’s our passion. Therefore, we love to reflect and challenge everything – the status quo, Mercedes-Benz, and ourselves. We share the same beliefs and stand up for each other and this is why we hire unique people to join our Tribe of digital enthusiasts.

As a key pillar within Mercedes-Benz.io Business Operations, our multi-disciplinary Legal & Compliance Team consists of Legal, Compliance and Data Protection specialists working closely together between Portugal and Germany to shape a compliance culture that is tailor-made for Mercedes-Benz.io. To stay compliant with all relevant regulations while preserving our agile and modern way of working is a constant challenge – and one we embrace.

We are looking for a Compliance and Data Compliance Officer (f/m/x) to join our Team based in Stuttgart, starting at the earliest possible date. In this full-time and permanent position, you will take ownership of driving and developing our Compliance and Data Compliance Management System, enabling our teams while ensuring a state-of-the-art documentation meeting the high standards we set for ourselves.

IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL

• Build, refine and maintain our Compliance Management System in close collaboration with our team experts, with a focus on Data Compliance matters

• Ensure GDPR requirements are met by helping teams and departments understand and apply data protection standards

• Be the gatekeeper of our company’s Record of Processing Activities and support the conclusion of data protection agreements

• Coordinate our local policy management system, drive our recurring global risk management activities and implement effective compliance controls

• Be the go-to person within our German entity for compliance matters, such as gifts and invitations, sanctions compliance, anti-corruption or sponsorships and donations

• Be a trusted contact for employees for questions regarding integrity, speak-up culture and whistleblowing

• Continuously challenge and improve our processes and documentation

• Spread your knowledge through consultations, workshops, and training sessions

Requirements

TO SUCCEED YOU NEED

• A degree in (business) law, compliance management, corporate governance, or equivalent

• At least 2 years of hands-on experience in a compliance related role and excellent knowledge of data protection law

• A confident appearance, strong communication skills and experience in conducting trainings and workshops

• A hands-on and collaborative mindset

• A proactive personality that just loves to get things done

• Strong organizational skills to prioritize and manage multiple time-sensitive projects simultaneously

• Written and verbal fluency in both English and German

• A high degree of professional ethics and integrity as well as a high level of confidentiality

THERE WILL BE BIG SMILES IF YOU

• Appreciate regular on‑site collaboration with the team in our Stuttgart office

• Enjoy working in a fast-changing environment

• Have (or are pursuing) a recognized Data Protection Officer certification

• Have previous compliance experience related to medium to large sized companies with tech focus

• Have a well-developed intercultural competence and social understanding

YOU WILL BE HAPPY WITH

• No top-down hierarchy. We trust in your self-organization

• Colleagues that are as smart, hardworking and driven as you

• An amazing open-minded and informal culture with the backup of a giant company like Mercedes-Benz

• iPhone or Android, Dell laptop and noise-cancelling headphones

• Proactive self-development in international Trainings and Conferences

• Wellbeing actions

• Brand Connection Perks

• Much more cool stuff …

THIS IS WHAT OUR PROCESS LOOKS LIKE

1. Screening call with our recruiter to get to know your motivation & your experience

2. Technical interview with Compliance and Data Compliance team members

3. Interview with Team Manager

4. Culture interview

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO KNOW ABOUT US

Mercedes-Benz.io develops software and technology for the digital platforms of Mercedes-Benz. Our main products are the Mercedes-Benz Website worldwide, the e-commerce platform, digital services and aftersales solutions.

We have a fantastic team with people from all over the world. We encourage frequent collaboration and pairing across disciplines. English is the main working language.

Mercedes-Benz.io is an equal opportunities employer. We believe that diverse experiences and a broad collective perspective lead to a better company culture and better products.

Please send your resumé in English and PDF.