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 be collaborating 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 Legal & Compliance and work under the professional guidance of the Data Protection Officer (DPO).
Your tasks will include:
- Advising internal stakeholders and the business on data protection-related matters
- Supporting data protection audits and monitoring data protection compliance
- Ensuring data subject access requests are handled and responded to in a compliant manner
- Maintaining and updating the records of data processing activities
- Assisting the DPO in implementing and monitoring internal data protection policies and guidelines
- Supporting the DPO in data breach responses
- Advising on new projects, tools, and initiatives from a data protection perspective (Data Protection Impact Assessment, Transfer Impact Assessment, etc.)
- Drafting and conducting employee training and awareness measures
- Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating 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)
- First professional experience in data protection
- A strong interest in digital business and technical processes (e.g., internet, websites, online platforms), combined with a strong affinity for technology and the ability to work closely with engineering teams; willingness to quickly acquire new knowledge in a dynamic environment
- An open-minded and independent personality with a pragmatic and solution-oriented way of working
- The ability to communicate appropriately with a wide-ranging audience, from the board of directors to data subjects, as well as managers, IT staff, developers, and other lawyers
- Fluency in German and English (at least C1); good knowledge of French or Italian is an advantage
Additional Information
What do we offer?
- 6 weeks of holidays per year (plus option to buy 10 extra)
- 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
Recruitment Process
We keep hiring simple and human:
- Initial Video Call with one of our Recruiters
- Video Call with Hiring Team (Director Legal & Compliance and DPO)
- On-Site Interview & Team Fit Conversation
Apply Now
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. SMG provides customers with the best tools to meet their life decision needs. The portfolio includes Real Estate (ImmoScout24, Homegate, Flatfox, Immostreet.ch, alle-immobilien.ch, home.ch, Publimmo, Acheter-Louer.ch, CASASOFT, IAZI), Automotive (AutoScout24, MotoScout24), General Marketplaces (anibis.ch, tutti.ch, Ricardo) and Finance & Insurance (FinanceScout24, moneyland.ch).
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.