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Data Privacy Specialist

Remote, Madrid·Full-time·Added 4 days ago (last checked 26 Oct)

Allianz

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Our summary

Work mode
Remote (Madrid)
Contract
Full-time
English
Required
Education
University degree
Benefits
Gym access

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Skills

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

What does BBVA Allianz need from you?

  • University degree in Law, Business Administration, Engineering, Information Systems, or related disciplines.
  • Previous experience in Data Protection, Privacy, Compliance, or Information Governance.
  • Solid knowledge of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the LOPDGDD.
  • Experience in performing Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIA) and managing processing records.
  • Knowledge of privacy frameworks, risk management, and internal control.
  • Analytical capacity and judgment to evaluate regulatory and privacy risks.
  • Communication skills and the ability to interact with stakeholders from different areas and organizational levels.
  • High level of English, both oral and written.

Nice to have

  • Experience in the insurance or financial sector.
  • Knowledge of Allianz Group privacy standards and Binding Corporate Rules.
  • Experience in security incident management and personal data breaches.
  • Knowledge of artificial intelligence governance, digital ethics, and AI risk assessment.
  • Professional certifications in privacy or data protection (CIPP/E, CIPM, CDPO, DPD, or similar).
  • Experience in audits, privacy controls, or compliance monitoring programs.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

✅ Be part of a leading, international company in constant transformation.

✅ Hybrid work model and flexible hours to facilitate work-life balance.

✅ Meal and teleworking compensation.

✅ Exclusive discounts on Allianz products for you and your family.

✅ Allianz share purchase program under preferential conditions.

✅ Continuous training and access to the You Learn, We Pay program.

✅ Access to innovative tools, including Allianz's internal ChatGPT.

✅ Wellhub to promote your physical and emotional well-being.

✅ Free fruit and snacks in the office.

✅ Possibility to work from abroad for up to 25 days per year.

✅ A collaborative, diverse, and inclusive environment to develop your potential

The role

Data Privacy Specialist | BBVA Allianz

At BBVA Allianz, we believe that our customers' trust is based on responsible information management, transparency, and respect for privacy. Therefore, we are looking for a person who wants to actively contribute to strengthening our Data Protection function in a dynamic, innovative, and highly regulated environment.

You will be part of the Legal & Compliance team, working closely with different business and technology areas to drive a solid privacy culture, ensure regulatory compliance, and accompany the digital transformation and the responsible use of artificial intelligence in the organization.

As a Data Privacy Specialist, you will join the Legal & Compliance team, reporting directly to the Data Protection Officer (DPO) of BBVA Allianz.

What you'll do

What will you do at BBVA Allianz?

🔐 Governance, Policies, and Privacy Management System

  • Develop, implement, and maintain the BBVA Allianz Privacy Management System in accordance with GDPR, LOPDGDD, the Allianz Privacy Standard, and the Binding Corporate Rules.
  • Advise business and technology areas on data protection and privacy matters.
  • Participate in the review of contracts with suppliers and customers, including data processing agreements and privacy clauses.
  • Identify regulatory risks and recommend preventive and corrective measures.
  • Develop and update internal privacy policies, standards, and procedures, ensuring their alignment with Allianz Group requirements.

📋 Record of Processing Activities and Impact Assessments

  • Manage and keep the Record of Processing Activities up to date.
  • Coordinate and execute Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIA), Legitimate Interest Assessments, and Transfer Impact Assessments.
  • Perform Privacy & Ethics Impact Assessments for initiatives incorporating artificial intelligence.
  • Identify and evaluate privacy risks and ethical aspects associated with personal data processing and the use of AI.

🔍 Privacy Controls, Vendor Assessment, and Remediation

  • Design, plan, and execute privacy controls within the internal control framework.
  • Analyze evidence and document the results of reviews and controls.
  • Prepare reports with improvement proposals and remediation plans.
  • Follow up on findings and corrective measures until their effective implementation.
  • Collaborate with internal areas and third parties to ensure compliance with privacy commitments.
  • Manage personal data protection incidents, evaluating risks and coordinating response actions.
  • Supervise the investigation, documentation, and resolution of personal data breaches.
  • Coordinate the management of requests for the exercise of data subject rights.
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory deadlines and the adequate documentary traceability of each case.
  • Evaluate risks related to artificial intelligence systems and advise on governance and oversight requirements.
  • Participate in the review and approval processes for initiatives incorporating AI.
  • Promote the integration of Privacy by Design and Privacy by Default principles into products, services, processes, and technologies.
  • Advise business areas during the development of new projects to ensure the early incorporation of privacy and security controls.
  • Drive best practices related to data minimization, transparency, and the responsible use of information.
  • Coordinate the local rollout of Allianz corporate Data Protection training.
  • Monitor the organization's training and awareness indicators.
  • Design and implement awareness campaigns on privacy and the responsible use of artificial intelligence.
  • Promote a solid privacy culture based on responsibility and ethical behavior in data processing.
  • Support the DPO in monitoring the privacy and data protection program.
  • Prepare periodic and ad hoc reports addressed to Management, internal Committees, and Allianz Group.
  • Collaborate in the preparation of internal and external audits related to privacy and data protection.
  • Coordinate the collection of evidence and required documentation during regulatory reviews and audits.

How you'll work

108723 | Legal and regulatory compliance | Professional / Senior | Non-Executive | Allianz Spain | Full-time | Permanent

Hiring process

1 interview

  • Recruiters usually contact you within two weeks of applying.
  • Interviews assess professional skills, potential and soft skills for culture fit.
  • Recruiter contact within two weeks of applying.

About Allianz

Allianz is a global financial services giant and one of the world's largest insurers, offering a wide range of insurance and asset management products to individuals and businesses. With over 150,000 employees and operations in more than 70 countries, Allianz is a category-defining leader in the insurance industry, known for its strong brand and financial stability.

In Spain, Allianz operates through several entities, including Allianz Seguros, Allianz Direct, and a joint venture with BBVA, with offices in Madrid and Barcelona. The company is a major employer in the Spanish insurance market, offering roles in areas such as underwriting, claims, IT, data, AI, and cybersecurity. For international professionals, Allianz Spain provides opportunities to work in a multicultural environment, with many roles requiring English or German, and offers competitive benefits and career development programs.

Industry
Insurance
Founded
1890
Employees
100,000+
Headquarters
Munich, Germany
In Spain
Madrid, Barcelona

Good to know if you are moving

  • Allianz Spain has offices in Madrid and Barcelona, with a significant IT and digital hub in Barcelona.
  • Many roles in Spain require German or English, making it accessible for international professionals.
  • Allianz is known for its strong focus on digital transformation, with many opportunities in AI, cloud, and cybersecurity.
  • The company offers competitive relocation support and international career mobility within the Allianz group.
  • Allianz has a joint venture with BBVA in Spain, creating a unique bancassurance environment.

In their own words

About the company & team

The Allianz Group is one of the world's most trusted insurance and asset management companies. Caring for our employees, their ambitions, dreams, and challenges is what makes us a unique employer.

We are united by a shared commitment: putting our customers first and at the center of everything we do. Their needs inspire our thinking and guide our actions. Together, we can build an environment where everyone feels empowered and confident to explore, grow, and shape a better future, for our customers and for the world around us.

At Allianz, we champion unity: we believe that a united world is a more prosperous world, and we are dedicated to constantly advocating equal opportunities for everyone. The foundation of this is our inclusive workplace, where people and performance matter, and where integrity, fairness, inclusion, and trust are at the heart of our culture.

We therefore welcome applications regardless of ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, nationality, religion, social class, disability, or sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected under applicable local laws and regulations.

We are delighted to have you on board. Let's care for tomorrow.

Additional information

Do you not meet all the requirements?

At Allianz, we believe in potential, motivation, and diversity of experience. If this opportunity fits you and you believe you can add value to the team, we encourage you to submit your application even if you do not meet all the requirements. We want to know your talent and help you continue growing professionally.

At Allianz, we actively promote diversity, equity, and inclusion. All individuals will be considered for employment regardless of gender, age, origin, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected circumstance. We believe that diverse teams generate better ideas, better decisions, and better results for our customers and our society.

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