Compliance, Data Privacy Officer, Vice President, Frankfurt
Core
Appointed Data Protection Officer for Goldman Sachs' German and EU-based entities, serving as the primary liaison with supervisory authorities and advising business units on privacy risks, data transfers, and regulatory compliance.
Role type
Senior IC Data Protection Officer (DPO)
Builds
Privacy governance frameworks, DPIAs, and compliant data processing for financial products and digital platforms
Domain
Financial services / Data Privacy / Regulatory Compliance
Required skills
GDPR expertise, German Federal Data Protection Act (BDSG) knowledge, DPO appointment experience, regulatory liaison skills, cross-border data transfer management, financial sector compliance integration, policy development, privacy culture promotion
Preferred skills
CIPP/E certification, TÜV/DEKRA/GDDcert.EU certification, experience with TDDDG and EU AI Act, digital marketing experience, AI-driven systems knowledge
Technologies
Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs), Binding Corporate Rules (BCRs), Transfer Impact Assessments (TIAs)
Responsibilities
Act as the designated DPO for Goldman Sachs Bank Europe SE and affiliates; Serve as the primary point of contact for German and EU data protection authorities; Provide expert privacy guidance to business units and engineering teams; Facilitate and monitor Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs); Align privacy risk management with financial regulatory frameworks (BaFin, AML/KYC); Advise on complex international data flows and transfer mechanisms; Support the development of privacy program governance frameworks; Shape and update internal privacy policies and guidelines; Promote a culture of privacy accountability through training and education
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC