Role Overview
iwoca is hiring a Data Privacy Manager - Privacy & AI for a full-time position based in Berlin with remote flexibility. This role suits a compliance professional looking to manage day-to-day data protection frameworks and emerging artificial intelligence governance requirements within the fintech sector.
Key Responsibilities
Proactively formulate, refine, and maintain internal data protection policies and governance standards to align with evolving regulatory frameworks.
Drive end-to-end privacy risk management by evaluating data pipelines, core software platforms, and artificial intelligence workflows, while executing Data Protection Impact Assessments and Legitimate Interest Assessments.
Innovate core privacy operations, including Data Subject Access Requests intake and fulfillment, Record of Processing Activities updates, and Data Protection Agreement reviews through automated workflows.
Formulate and adapt privacy and artificial intelligence governance strategies to comply with European regulations such as the EU AI Act.
Proactively evaluate and mitigate specific artificial intelligence data protection risks, including algorithmic bias, model hallucinations, and automated decision-making.
Define and implement regular privacy and artificial intelligence compliance reporting for senior stakeholders.
Serve as the primary operational liaison to the external Data Protection Officer and collaborate closely with Product, Legal, Tech, and Operations teams.
Lead privacy and regulatory due diligence for external vendors, establishing processing guardrails and transparency standards.
Requirements
Qualified as a Wirtschaftsjurist*in, Datenschutzmanager*in, or Compliance professional with 4+ years of hands-on experience in data protection, privacy operations, or a closely related legal or regulatory function.
Strong practical understanding of GDPR and data protection requirements, with familiarity in the EU AI Act and emerging artificial intelligence governance.
Practical experience conducting Data Protection Impact Assessments, Legitimate Interest Assessments, and artificial intelligence risk classifications.
Hands-on experience managing operational privacy workflows using automated compliance tools or platforms.
A proactive, solution-oriented mindset capable of bridging the gap between Legal, Product, and Engineering teams in agile environments.
Professional fluency in both German and English, written and spoken.
Nice to Have
Prior experience in European fintech, specifically within the digital lending or credit sector.
Recognized industry credentials such as CIPP/E, TÜV DPO, CIPM, or IAPP AIGP.
Familiarity with intersecting European Union regulations like DORA, NIS2, or the Data Act.
Skills and Tools
Data Protection, GDPR, and BDSG compliance
AI governance and EU AI Act readiness
Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) and Legitimate Interest Assessments (LIAs)
Data Subject Access Requests (DSAR) and Record of Processing Activities (RoPA) management
Automated compliance workflows and tooling
Salary and Benefits
Base salary ranging from €70,000 to €85,000 per year plus a performance-related bonus.
26 days of annual vacation plus a free day for your birthday.
One-month fully paid sabbatical after 4 years of service.
Mental health support with direct access to certified psychologists via OpenUp.
Gym membership program contributions for Fit711 or Urban Sports Club and a €30 contribution towards the Deutschlandticket.
Company Pension scheme with Canada Life.
Annual company ski chalet trip and summer team getaways.
Learning and development budget, book budget, learning German budget, and access to learning platforms like Treehouse.
About the Company
iwoca builds smart technology, data science, and customer service solutions to provide flexible financing for small and medium-sized enterprises. The company has supported 100,000 businesses with over £4.5 billion in funding, driven by an international team operating across offices in London, Leeds, Berlin, and Frankfurt.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their application directly on the official company careers page.
