Compliance Director – DPO

Qualco Technology

Compliance Director & DPO at Qualco Group. Overseeing compliance, privacy, and AI governance strategies for fintech solutions.

Posted 6/15/2026full-timeAthens • 🇬🇷 GreeceLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

We are Qualco Group, a leading fintech organisation with over 25 years of experience delivering innovative technology solutions to banks and financial institutions. Serving clients in over 30 countries, we leverage advanced technologies, such as AI and analytics, to develop proprietary software and platforms that accelerate digital transformation and generate lasting value for businesses, society, and the broader economy. *As a Compliance Director & DPO, you will operate at senior leadership level, shaping Group-wide compliance, privacy, and AI governance strategy, ensuring alignment with regulatory expectations including GDPR, AI Act, and other emerging frameworks.
**Responsibilities**
- Lead and define the Group Compliance & Data Protection strategy across all entities.
- Act as trusted advisor to Board, Audit Committee, and Executive Management on compliance, privacy, and AI-related risks.
- Oversee implementation of EU AI Act, including classification, risk assessment, controls and monitoring of AI systems.
- Govern AI policies, standards, and procedures (AI governance framework, model validation, monitoring).
- Ensure integration of compliance into business strategy, product design and digital transformation initiatives.
- Strengthen second-line oversight across Risk, Internal Controls, Information Security and Governance functions.
- Fulfill DPO obligations at Group level ensuring independence.
- Oversee data protection strategy, DPIAs, FRIAs, TIAs, data governance, cross-border data flows and regulatory engagement.
- Lead regulatory interactions with Data Protection Authorities and other supervisory bodies.
- Drive compliance culture and accountability across business lines and subsidiaries.
- Contribute to the enhancements of GRC frameworks, risk appetite alignment, and compliance monitoring mechanisms.
- Lead large-scale regulatory and transformation programs (e.g., AI governance, data governance, Technology Law related frameworks).

Requirements

What you’ll need

- Bachelor’s degree in Law, Master Degree in AI or Law related to Technology;
- Understanding of operational and business demands in an international environment;
- 12+ years of experience in legal or compliance roles, preferably in technology-driven environments;
- Proven leadership at Director or equivalent level.
- Deep expertise in GDPR, AI Act, AML, technology regulation.
- Strong strategic, leadership and transformation capabilities.
- Fluency in English and Greek (written and spoken).
- Experience with ISO compliance standards, including (37001, 37301, 27701);
- Familiarity with GRC tools for compliance monitoring;
- Knowledge of the regulatory framework for publicly listed companies.

Benefits

Comp & perks

**Your Life @ Qualco Group**
As a #Qmember, you will live out every day in a truly human-centred culture, based on mutual respect, trust, and cooperation. Your performance and commitment to our shared goals will be recognised, and there will be great opportunities to ensure your career growth.
Find out more about #LifeatQualco 👉🏼 qualco.group/life_at_qualco_group
**Your benefits**
Join the #Qteam and enjoy:
💸 Competitive compensation, ticket restaurant card, and annual bonus programs
💻 Cutting-edge IT equipment, mobile, and data plan
🏢 Modern facilities, free coffee and beverages, and indoor parking
👨‍⚕ Private health insurance, onsite occupational doctor, and workplace counselor
🏝️ Flexible working model, hybrid/remote benefits & home equipment benefits
🤸‍♂️ Onsite gym, wellness facilities, and ping pong room
💡 Career and talent development tools
🎓 Mentoring, coaching, personalized annual learning and development plan
🌱 Employee referral bonus, regular wellbeing, ESG, and volunteering activities

ATS Keywords

✓ Tailor your resume

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools

GDPRAI ActAMLISO 37001ISO 37301ISO 27701data protection strategyrisk assessmentcompliance monitoringdata governance

Soft Skills

leadershipstrategic thinkingtransformation capabilitiesadvisory skillscommunicationaccountabilityoversightcollaborationproblem-solvingcultural awareness

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in LawMaster’s degree in AI or Law related to Technology