Data Compliance Officer

Job Summary

Ayvens is looking for an experienced Data Compliance Officer / Data Records Manager to support the effective deployment of First Line of Defense (LOD1) Data Compliance. The role helps protect the company and its customers while strengthening compliance through trusted and well‑managed data.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate cross‑functional teams across international entities to ensure successful deployment of the Data Records Management policy.
• Implement data lifecycle management processes and strengthen data compliance programs.
• Support departments in recording, implementing, and maintaining data retention and disposal rules.
• Drive the records management deployment strategy within the designated perimeter, including purging strategy.
• Advise and support stakeholders involved in purge implementation (systems, principles, methodology, tooling, etc.).
• Communicate status, issues, risks, and dependencies to stakeholders through clear reporting and presentations.
• Monitor progress, identify risks, and manage mitigation actions across initiatives.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of experience delivering projects or initiatives in data, analytics, IT transformation, compliance, or governance, ideally in a multi‑stakeholder environment.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to engage, influence, and align teams across functions and locations.
• Solid knowledge of data lifecycle and records management (retention, disposal, and practical implementation of records practices).
• Good understanding of data privacy and protection regulations (e.g., GDPR and local laws) and ability to work within regulatory/audit/IT constraints.
• Strong project‑oriented mindset: able to monitor progress, dependencies and risks, and drive mitigation actions through structured follow‑up and reporting.

The ideal candidate combines excellent stakeholder and communication skills with a sufficient technical understanding of data architecture and lifecycle topics, and a structured, delivery‑driven approach to records management and data compliance.

Relevant experience in a similar role is required, preferably holding a master’s degree in information systems, data management, or a related field.

Additional Requirements

• Ability to work in project mode and manage complex, multi‑stakeholder initiatives.
• Ability to build strong relationships with application owners, IT teams, and security.
• Ability to provide clear guidance and technical advice to business and delivery teams.
• Strong training, facilitation, and awareness‑raising skills.
• Comfortable producing clear reporting and presentations for senior stakeholders.
• Fluent English is required.

Benefits

Ayvens offers comprehensive rewards and recognition, competitive benefits, and rich development opportunities, including professional growth, rewards and incentives, training, and a positive work environment.