Data Protection Specialist

About the role

The Data Protection Specialist will actively shape data protection practices and ensure legal requirements are implemented in a practical manner. The role involves handling data protection inquiries, supporting the processing of data subject requests, and advising internal teams on new and modified processes. You will work closely with the Group Data Protection Coordinator to ensure effective data protection compliance across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Independent examination and assessment of data protection issues according to GDPR and BDSG
• Processing of data subject requests, data protection complaints, and individual cases including the creation of statements
• Advising departments on new and adapted processes and supporting the assessment of data breaches
• Drafting and reviewing data protection contracts, particularly data processing agreements
• Close coordination with the Group Data Protection Coordinator and support in implementing group-wide data protection requirements

Required skills

• GDPR
• BDSG
• Data protection law
• Data subject rights
• Data processing agreements
• German
• English

Nice to have

• Financial services experience
• Debt collection industry experience

Qualifications

• Degree in Business Administration, Law, Business Law, or a comparable qualification

Benefits

• 30 days of vacation
• Flexible working hours
• JobRad
• Urban Sports Club membership
• Company pension scheme
• Capital-forming benefits
• Corporate Benefits
• Free beverages
• Subsidized lunch
• Free parking

About the Company

Coeo is a future-oriented specialist in the debt collection market, focusing on data-driven and customer-centric receivables management. The company emphasizes respectful interactions with both clients and debtors to find mutually agreeable solutions.