Specialist Data Compliance Officer

About the job

Bern, Switzerland (and home office) | 80-100%

You can contribute in this role

• Operate, further develop, embed within the organisation, and monitor the effectiveness of the Data Compliance Management System (DCMS).
• Further develop governance principles, requirements, roles, and processes and integrate them into systems and operational workflows.
• Identify and assess data compliance risks and support the implementation of appropriate measures to manage them.
• Conduct and further develop risk-based audits and assessments. Derive and track improvement measures.
• Lead or support projects and change initiatives at the interface of law, organisation, and IT, and advise management and specialist departments on data compliance requirements.
• Design and implement training, awareness, and communication measures.

What makes you unique

• University degree at master’s level or equivalent education, as well as solid knowledge of data protection and information law.
• At least five years of practical experience in compliance and governance, as well as solid experience in developing and implementing governance structures, standards, roles, and processes or compliance management systems.
• For the position with a focus on governance and further development, in-depth experience related to audit and internal control system (ICS) is particularly sought; experience in risk management is an advantage.
• Strong understanding of data, information systems, and business processes, as well as their legal and organisational interrelations.
• Experience in leading or supporting complex projects and change initiatives in the compliance and governance environment, as well as the ability to quickly grasp, structure, and communicate complex matters appropriately for the audience.
• Good oral and written skills in two official languages and in English, each at least at level B2.

In a nutshell

To strengthen our team, we are looking for two experienced specialists for data compliance. Both roles cover a comparable range of tasks with different professional focuses. For one position, we are seeking a specialist with in-depth experience in governance and further development related to audit and internal control system (ICS); for the other, a specialist with in-depth experience in the implementation and organisational embedding of data compliance.

What we offer

• Working for Switzerland We are committed to the Swiss success model and work for the benefit of the population.
• Lived diversity Thanks to equal opportunities, we develop our skills and bring in different perspectives.
• Healthy workplace We support and advise our employees in the area of physical and mental health.

All benefits

fedpol in action for Switzerland – anytime & anywhere

Crime Prevention and Law (KPR) unites the competence centres for data compliance, law, crime prevention, and the Money Laundering Reporting Office Switzerland (MROS).

The Data Compliance department at fedpol ensures the secure, legally compliant, and responsible handling of data throughout the entire data lifecycle. It is responsible for the establishment, operation, and further development of the agency-wide Data Compliance Management System (DCMS) and advances the necessary governance, audit, and control structures.

Additional information

Please apply via our application management system. Click on "Apply now" to do so.

Questions about the position

Martina Nikles
+41 58 46 39680

Stéphanie Guarino
+41 58 46 37652