AXA Versicherungen AG

WINTERTHUR

Senior Data Privacy Specialist (all genders)

  • 09 July 2026
  • 100%
  • WINTERTHUR

Job summary

Join AXA in Winterthur and shape your future with us! Enjoy a flexible, collaborative work environment that encourages innovation.

Tasks

  • Ensure compliance with Swiss and European data protection regulations.
  • Conduct audits and risk assessments to enhance data security.
  • Provide training on data protection and support the DPO.

Skills

  • Master's degree in law, business, or IT with 3-4 years of experience.
  • Strong communication skills in German and English.
  • Ability to work independently and manage responsibilities.

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About the job

80% Winterthur / Smart Working Shape your future – together with us! Do you want to actively shape the future and develop innovative solutions? If yes – then you are exactly right with us! We offer a working environment where thinking along is required, teamwork is highly valued, and flexibility is encouraged. Support us on the path to a successful future – committed, courageous and open to new things. We look forward to you and your involvement and are convinced: "Together we make the difference." Customers trust us not only with financial security but also entrust their valuable information into our hands. That is why we invest heavily in protecting this data. As a Senior Data Privacy Specialist at AXA CH, you support the data protection team in implementing and ensuring company-wide data protection measures. In this role, you work closely with the specialist departments, the data protection officer, and IT security. In the Risk Management & Actuarial area, it is our task to systematically and proactively shape AXA Switzerland's handling of its own risks as a reliable partner. This ensures that AXA is more resilient to unforeseen events and that we can always meet our obligations to customers. What to expect You help us ensure that our company processes all data in accordance with Swiss and European data protection regulations. You advise and support operational areas in risk analyses, data protection impact assessments, and their implementation. You conduct controls to monitor correct data processing and support specialist departments in preparing and conducting internal and external audits in the area of data protection. In case of identified deficiencies, you advise the specialist departments on remediation. You conduct regular data protection training and awareness measures. You support the DPO in his tasks towards various stakeholders. In cases of suspected data protection violations, you initiate follow-up measures. Your contribution is rounded off by administrative and conceptual activities. What you bring You have a master's degree in law, business administration, or IT. You have solid knowledge of data protection and a good understanding of information security. Ideally, you bring 3-4 years of professional experience in data protection in the insurance or banking environment or at a data protection supervisory authority. Further training in cyber security or data protection (university/CAS, MAS) is a plus. You are a committed, resilient personality who enjoys independent consulting and gladly takes responsibility in data protection. Communication skills and assertiveness characterise you. You can express yourself clearly and convincingly both orally and in writing in German and English. What we offer We are convinced: satisfied employees deliver the best performance. That is why we invest in benefits that offer tangible advantages – beyond the usual. Flexibility and freedom: Smart Working (flexible working model) Annual working hours, 5 weeks holiday (6 weeks from age 50), holiday gift 2 weeks every 5 years, holiday purchase up to 10 additional days/year Job and family: family-friendly meeting times, 22 weeks maternity leave, 8 weeks leave for the other parent, childcare subsidies, company family allowances, days off for caring for relatives and in challenging personal situations Pension and insurance: attractive pension fund with extensive extra-mandatory benefits including optional savings plans, up to 30% discount on insurance products Flexible benefits: AXA Shareplan (employee participation), CHF 500 annually on the Swibeco benefits platform, discounted lunch or lunch card, Smart Working allowance CHF 200 per year Mobility: reimbursement for half-fare travelcard, Reka-Pay up to CHF 1,000 per year (20% discount), fleet discount, free e-charging station, AXA loan bicycles Healthy balance in everyday work: free check-ups, annual health weeks, diverse exercise offers (online/offline), massage offers, quiet rooms, employee care, online health portal, various seminars/events on health prevention & mental health Development: 3 days individual learning time, free coaching, wide range of learning & development opportunities, financial participation in further training, promotion of internal mobility, talent development offers, seminars for employees 55+ (AXA Horizon), engagement in communities on various topics, participation in innovation projects (Innoday, AXA Hackathon, UnConference), 2 days time for voluntary work (environment & social) Your future workplace General-Guisan-Strasse 40 - Google Maps Apply now! Do you have questions or further concerns? Sandra Volken is happy to assist you by email (sandra.volken@axa.ch). More information about the application process can be found here. Diversity and inclusion are close to our hearts at AXA Openness, respect and appreciation of differences and similarities are essential features of collaboration at AXA Switzerland. We want to promote equal opportunities and also remove barriers in the application process. If you need support or individual adjustments due to disabilities, neurodivergences and/or health restrictions, you can contact the recruiting team at hr.recruitinggd@axa.ch at any time. Learn more About AXA At AXA, we believe that everyone has the potential to actively shape the future. Our goal is to create a dynamic, supportive and progressive working environment that inspires, encourages and promotes you. With a culture characterised by collaboration at eye level, trust and diversity. With our modern working conditions, we want to consider the needs of our employees and give you the space to develop your strengths, take responsibility and engage in the team for new ideas. This way you can develop personally and shape the world of tomorrow with us – by protecting what really matters. Would you like to learn more about AXA as an employer and delve deeper into our working world? Then you are exactly right on our career page! Video We look forward to your application! For administrative and data protection reasons, only complete application dossiers (CV, certificates, references, etc.) uploaded via the online application link will be considered. We cannot consider applications through recruitment agencies for this position.

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