About the Opportunity Job Type: Permanent Application Deadline: 31 December 2024 Title Compliance and Data Protection Manager Department Compliance Location Kronberg, Germany Reports To Compliance Associate Director Level 5 We’re proud to have been helping our clients build better financial futures for over 50 years. How have we achieved this? By working together - and supporting each other - all over the world. So, join our Compliance team and feel like you’re part of something bigger. About your team The Compliance department's role is to provide an excellent compliance service, promoting a strong compliance culture and reputation of FIL Fondsbank GmbH (FFB) through pro-active management of regulatory and reputational risk, undertaken in partnership with the business, and in the best interests of our investors and customers. This is achieved by providing the business areas with sound professional advice, but also through monitoring compliance with our regulations. Our team cooperates with all 2nd Line of Defense and Oversight functions, has a strong connection to the Management Board and acts as the central point of contact for the supervisory authorities. About your role As Compliance and Data Protection Manager your role is to identify, report and manage regulatory risks and thus protect FFB from any risk of being non-compliant. You will pro-actively support the specific business areas with regards to questions how to comply with the relevant regulation. You will as well act as the company’s Data Protection Officer to ensure compliance with all GDPR / Data protection requirements and support all business areas and their Data Stewards in relation to data protection topics. Further focus of the role will be the conduct of monitorings to ensure compliance in all business areas with the applicable regulations. Your Key responsibilities are: Conducting Compliance Monitorings in the business areas of FIL Fondsbank GmbH, in line with the Annual Compliance Monitoring Plan and according to the procedures. Supporting the business areas by answering questions and solving problems in relation to legal and regulatory requirements. Interact with other 2nd Line of Defense and Oversight functions such as Risk Management, Central Outsourcing Management, Information Security. Acting as the company’s Data Protection Officer and cover all tasks as required by GDPR, e.g. Management of personal data breaches,including assessment if reporting to DPA is required, training of staff and Data Stewards, annual / ad hoc reports to the Management Board, support responses to client complaints in relation to Data Protection and if necessary with the Data Protection Supervisory Authority etc. Assisting in external audits. About you You are a suitable candidate for the role if you have/are: A University degree in Economics / Law or a comparable field of studies. At least 2 years experience in Data Protection / Compliance or regulatory services. You gained this experience either in the financial industry or in an audit/consultancy firm with appreciation of the regulatory environment. Experience as DPO or Deputy DPO would be a requirement. An indepth understanding of the German and European regulation applicable in the financial industry (WpHG, KWG, MaComp, MaRisk, BAIT, MiFID II, GDPR etc.) Self-motivated with strong organisational skill, the ability to prioritise in a multi-task environment and meet deadlines while working in a high pressure environment. A pro-active team player with the ability to work independently. Excellent communication skills, both written and oral and you are able to communicate at all levels. Fluent in German and Business English. Feel rewarded For starters, we’ll offer you a comprehensive benefits package. We’ll value your wellbeing and support your development. And we’ll be as flexible as we can about where and when you work – finding a balance that works for all of us. It’s all part of our commitment to making you feel motivated by the work you do and happy to be part of our team. For more about our work, our approach to dynamic working and how you could build your future here, visit careers.fidelityinternational.com. For more about our work, our approach to dynamic working and how you could build your future here, visit careers.fidelityinternational.com. Please note we are committed to providing equal opportunities to all candidates, regardless of background or identity. We value diversity and strive to create an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive and contribute with their unique skills