Data Protection Officer

This role requires a broad understanding of data protection law, including knowing when to bring in outside expertise. You will provide independent oversight of Bitvavo's compliance with data protection legislation, with real scope to shape our data strategy.

• Advise and guide Bitvavo on the policies and standards needed to meet its data protection obligations

• Engage with data protection authorities, including regular briefings, and maintain accurate records demonstrating GDPR compliance

• Organise training and awareness activities on data protection and privacy across the company

• Build a culture that embeds respect for data protection and privacy, acting as the champion for compliance

• Communicate the privacy implications of new technology and proof of concepts clearly, to both technical and non-technical audiences

• Assist in addressing mandatory notification and other legal issues in the event of a data loss or breach

• Challenge the status quo with creative, pragmatic solutions to difficult data protection problems, including on innovative ecommerce and AI projects

• Devise privacy preserving methods for using large structured, unstructured, transactional and real time data sets, and turn data protection law, statistics and business judgement into actionable recommendations

This role requires a qualified lawyer holding a law degree, with at least 7 years of experience in data protection including a minimum of 5 years gained within the EU, which is mandatory given the EU specific nature of this regulation. Experience within the Dutch market of 5 years or more is a strong preference.

• Proven record of engaging directly with data protection authorities on compliance matters

• Experience handling data protection and privacy issues for a regulated entity, ideally in tech or ecommerce

• Strong knowledge of and interest in emerging technologies and their social and economic impact, including customer facing ecommerce

• Proven ability to analyze complex legal, regulatory and business issues and give sound advice under time pressure

• Experience managing multiple compliance projects, frameworks or teams, including internal and external resources and delivering training

• Knowledge of IT security and data analysis methodologies, with experience working alongside IT Security teams in a data driven business

• A strategic, open minded and user centered thinker, who communicates proactively, connects the dots across industry and regulatory trends, and stays focused on execution

At Bitvavo, we believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation, foster creativity, and lead to better outcomes. We are committed to building a team that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve and creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, ability, or any other characteristic. Join us and be part of a team that values and celebrates your unique contributions.

Bitvavo does not accept resumes from staffing, search, or recruitment firms without a signed agreement. If you send us a resume without such an agreement, we may contact the candidate directly without any obligation whatsoever and no fee of any kind will be paid should we hire the candidate.