Data Protection Governance Support Manager

About the Opportunity Job Type: Permanent

Application Deadline: 31 July 2026

Title                 Data Protection Governance Support Manager

Department    FIL Fondsbank

Location          Kronberg

Reports To      Head of Compliance

Level                Mid level

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 role :

As Compliance 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.

Furthermore, you will support the Data Protection Officer (DPO) on the execution of the dedicated DPO control plan to ensure that the company adhere to GDPR / BDSG. 

As Data Protection Governance Support Manager you are accountable and responsible for:

Conducting Compliance Monitoring in the business areas of FIL Fondsbank GmbH, in line with the Annual Compliance Monitoring Plan and according to the procedures and policies from the Data Protection Officer

Supporting the DPO function e.g. conducting monitoring and perform controls as defined at the DPO control plan and further activities like drafting new policies and procedures

Supporting the business areas by answering questions and solving problems in relation to legal and regulatory requirements

Interacting with other 2nd Line of Defense and Oversight functions such as Risk Management, Third Party Risk Management, Information Security

Building robust relationships and processes as well as procedures with the Business, Legal, Procurement, Technology and Operations

Supporting efficient procedures with Business (Operations and Technology) and assist to continuously improve controls

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 2-3 year experience in Compliance or regulatory services. You gained this experience either in the financial industry or in an audit/consultancy firm

Understanding and experience of the German and European regulation applicable in the financial industry (WpHG, KWG, MaComp, MaRisk, BAIT, MiFID II, GDPR, BDSG etc.)

A pro-active team player with the ability to work independently

Excellent communication skills, both written and oral

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, religion, sexual orientation or identity. We value diversity and strive to create an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive and contribute with their unique skills.