Company Description
Welcome to SMG Swiss Marketplace Group! We are a pioneering network of online marketplaces and a leading European digital company that simplifies people’s lives with forward-looking products. We operate leading marketplaces across real estate, automotive, general classifieds, and finance & insurance. We’re driven by our values: Better Together, Aim High, and Act Responsibly.
Job Description
In this role, you will collaborate closely with stakeholders from all areas of SMG, including Marketing, Advertising, Data, Product, Engineering, HR, and IT, as well as functional leads. As a member of the Data Protection Team, you will report to the Director of Legal & Compliance and work under the professional guidance of the Data Protection Officer (DPO).
These are your tasks:
- Advise internal stakeholders and the business on data protection-related matters
- Support data protection audits and monitor data protection compliance
- Ensure data subject access requests are handled and responded to in a compliant manner
- Maintain and update the records of data processing activities
- Support the DPO in implementing and monitoring internal data protection policies and guidelines
- Assist the DPO in data breach responses
- Advise on new projects, tools, and initiatives from a data protection perspective (e.g., Data Protection Impact Assessment, Transfer Impact Assessment)
- Draft and conduct employee training and awareness programs
- Draft, review, and negotiate Data Processing Agreements, Standard Contractual Clauses, Controller agreements, and other data protection-related contracts and documents
Qualifications
What will you bring to the ride?
- A university degree in Law, ideally complemented by additional training in data protection (e.g., CIPP/E or CAS)
- Initial professional experience in data protection
- A strong interest in digital business and technical processes (e.g., internet, websites, online platforms), combined with an affinity for technology and a willingness to quickly acquire new knowledge in a dynamic environment
- An open-minded and independent personality with a pragmatic and solution-oriented approach
- The ability to communicate effectively with a wide-ranging audience, from the board of directors to data subjects, managers, IT staff, developers, and other lawyers
- Fluency in German and English (minimum C1 level); good knowledge of French or Italian is a plus
Additional Information
What do we offer?
- 6 weeks of vacation per year (plus the option to purchase 10 additional days)
- 40-hour work week with flexitime (capped at 45 hours)
- A hybrid work setup with the flexibility to work remotely
- Generous parental leave: 18 weeks for maternity and 6 weeks for paternity/adoption
- SBB Half-Fare Card and first-class travel between SMG offices in Switzerland
- Gender-neutral pay and transparent career paths
- Choose your gear: Mac or Windows laptop, and iPhone, Samsung, or Pixel mobile
- An inclusive and innovative environment where your voice matters
Apply Online
To take advantage of this opportunity, please apply online using the form below. Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.
About Us
SMG Swiss Marketplace Group is a pioneering network of online marketplaces and a cutting-edge digital company that simplifies people’s lives with innovative products. Our portfolio includes a range of services that cater to real estate, automotive, general marketplaces, and finance & insurance, ensuring customers have access to the best tools to meet their life decision needs.
Disclaimer
SMG Swiss Marketplace Group primarily engages with candidates directly. We do not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles from recruitment agencies unless we have specifically requested their assistance for particular roles. Any submissions made without a prior request from our Talent Acquisition team will not be acknowledged or considered. We appreciate the understanding and cooperation of recruitment agencies in respecting this policy.