Data Protection Expert / Privacy Expert (m/f/d)

Competencies: Action Oriented; Collaborates; Ensures Accountability; Finding effective solutions

As one of the leading insurance companies, we know that together we can achieve more. At UNIQA, we are therefore the community for a better life. We use our individual skills to shape a better future together. Tell us about your strengths and apply at UNIQA IT Services GmbH (UITS), the IT service provider of the UNIQA Group, as  Data Protection Expert / Privacy Expert (m/f/d).

Your mission at UITS

You ensure that data protection is consistently embedded in IT services, platforms, projects, and vendor ecosystems. You advise delivery teams and service owners, monitor privacy compliance within UITS, and drive privacy-by-design across the IT lifecycle – from architecture and procurement to operations and incident response.

What to expect:

• Support the Data Protection Officer function for UITS in line with GDPR (Art. 37-39) and UNIQA governance, providing independent advice and oversight in IT services
• Advise UITS teams on GDPR, Austrian DSG, and UNIQA privacy requirements
• Implement privacy-by-design and privacy-by-default in IT service delivery, including solution design, data flow analyses, and defining privacy requirements for new services
• Lead and review DPIAs and privacy risk assessments for IT services, platforms, and initiatives (e.g., cloud, identity platforms, outsourcing)
• Drive UITS privacy management system, maintaining policies, procedures, and ensuring audit readiness
• Support third-party/vendor privacy assessments and drive data processing agreements (DPAs) in collaboration with Procurement & Legal

• Handle data breach incidents and ensure documentation and notification compliance
• Support data subject rights processes (DSARs) from an IT perspective (access, deletion, retention)
• Provide training and guidance to UITS teams on privacy requirements and technical controls
• Collaborate with Group Privacy, Legal, Information Security, Risk, and DPOs across UNIQA Group

What we expect:

• Several years of experience in data protection, privacy compliance, or privacy risk management, ideally in an IT/technology environment
• Strong knowledge of GDPR, DPIAs, vendor/privacy assessments, and operational privacy controls
• Experience working with technical teams on topics such as cloud and outsourcing models, IAM, logging/monitoring, data flows, encryption, retention and deletion, as well as SDLC and IT service management processes
• Strong communication and facilitation skills with the ability to influence stakeholders
• Structured, reliable, and discreet working style with high attention to detail
• Fluent German (C1/C2) and very good English (written and spoken)
• Experience in insurance or financial services (regulated environments)
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CIPP/E, CIPM, ISO/IEC 27701)
• Experience in risk management, audit support, and control frameworks
• Familiarity with Agile/SAFe ways of working

Benefits: An onboarding plan, welcome events and a buddy system will give you the best possible start; A discounted DO&CO canteen is available to you in the office, and you will also receive financial support for meals if you work from home; A modern & bright office with break areas in the heart of the city as well as modern IT equipment provide a good environment; Discounted insurance and a company subsidy provide security. Additionally vouchers for supermarkets, perfumeries, furniture and hardware stores and much more can be purchased; Flexible working hours: our working hours are tailored to your needs; Possibility to work from home and a financial starter package for individual use; Remote work within the EU: Work up to 20 days a year from an EU country of your choice; Stress-free commute: Optimal accessibility by public transport; Support from the works council - benefit from a wide range of subsidies and offers; Vaccination campaigns, check-ups and blood donation campaigns are offered on site on an ongoing basis. Free & anonymous coaching sessions for personal and professional challenges; We cover 50% of your annual public transportation ticket; We offer various training opportunities to help you grow professionally and personally; Whether it's a summer party, an after-work get-together on the roof terrace or punch in winter - there are many opportunities to network and celebrate