DPO & Compliance Officer

About This Opportunity

We are representing a confidential cybersecurity organization seeking a DPO & Compliance Officer to design and implement a practical, scalable compliance program. This is a critical role for a fast-growing technology company operating internationally, requiring both strategic vision and hands-on execution across privacy, AI governance, and broader regulatory frameworks.

Our client is a remote-first organization building innovative solutions trusted by thousands of organizations worldwide. You will serve as the formal Data Protection Officer while leading day-to-day compliance workstreams including AI governance, cybersecurity regulation, operational resilience, export controls, and sanctions.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the organization's Data Protection Officer and primary contact for supervisory authorities (including CNIL) and data subjects
• Design and operate the privacy program, including ROPAs, DPIAs, privacy by design, retention policies, data-subject rights management, breach assessment, and international data transfers
• Lead design and operational implementation of compliance controls across AI governance, NIS2, operational resilience, export controls, and economic sanctions
• Maintain a proportionate compliance framework including policies, risk mapping, monitoring plans, internal controls, and clear reporting mechanisms
• Partner with Security teams to translate regulatory requirements into practical, business-enabling policies and controls
• Collaborate with Security, Product, and Engineering to embed privacy, AI, and regulatory requirements into product development, vendor management, and customer assurance processes
• Monitor regulatory developments across the EU, UK, US, and other relevant markets, providing clear recommendations to executive leadership
• Support enterprise sales and procurement by responding to privacy, AI governance, and compliance questionnaires
• Leverage AI tools and methodologies to boost productivity and build AI capabilities into internal workflows

What We're Looking For

• 7 to 10 years' experience as a DPO, data privacy lead, or compliance officer, ideally in a fast-growing technology or SaaS environment
• Demonstrable expert knowledge of data protection law and practice; recognized DPO certification or IAPP qualification (such as CIPP/E) strongly preferred
• Experience with company-wide implementation of the EU AI Act
• Deep, hands-on command of GDPR and UK GDPR, including ROPAs, DPIAs, breach management, data-subject rights, and international transfers
• Demonstrable ownership of at least two adjacent regulatory programs such as AI governance, cybersecurity regulation, operational resilience, export controls, or economic sanctions
• Ability to lead unfamiliar workstreams with sound judgment and appropriate specialist support
• Skill in translating complex legal and regulatory requirements into proportionate operational controls
• Strong relationship-building abilities with technical, commercial, and executive stakeholders
• Comfort working in a remote, async-first environment
• Autonomy, ownership mindset, and team spirit
• Strong interest in AI and its applications in privacy and compliance functions
• Comfort working with AI-powered tools (LLMs, automation, copilots) to improve workflows and productivity
• Bonus: Experience in cybersecurity, threat intelligence, or technical B2B SaaS; fluency in English and French

How We Work With You

As your recruiting partner, Get A Job.ai manages the entire process on your behalf. When you apply through our platform, one of our experienced recruiters will screen your application and conduct an initial conversation to understand your background and goals. If there's a strong match, we will submit your profile to our client for consideration. Please note that you should not contact the client directly—all communication flows through our talent team to ensure a smooth, professional process.

Pay

Compensation details will be discussed during the screening process with our recruiting team.

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