Compliance Officer
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Role Overview
The Compliance Officer will oversee guest and employee privacy across a global portfolio of luxury hotels.
The role is responsible for protecting the brand’s reputation through ethical and legal compliance.
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Role Overview
The Compliance Officer will oversee guest and employee privacy across a global portfolio of luxury hotels.
The role is responsible for protecting the brand’s reputation through ethical and legal compliance.
Policy Development and Governance
- Create, update, and implement data protection policies, standards, and procedures tailored to hospitality.
- Align local hotel practices with the Corporate Privacy Framework and regional legal requirements.
- Maintain Records of Processing Activities for corporate and property-level functions.
Monitoring and Auditing
- Monitor GDPR and other privacy-law compliance through gap analyses and internal audits.
- Lead Data Protection Impact Assessments for new technologies, loyalty programs, and marketing initiatives.
- Evaluate vendors and partners and ensure Data Processing Agreements are in place.
Advisory and Training
- Provide pragmatic privacy advice to the business, including guidance on Privacy by Design.
- Design and deliver data protection training for corporate staff and hotel management teams worldwide.
- Oversee Data Subject Access Requests and right-to-be-forgotten queries.
Incident Management
- Lead data breach response and ensure timely notification to authorities and affected individuals.
- Conduct post-incident analyses to strengthen technical and organizational measures.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Law, IT, or Business Administration.
- At least five years of compliance experience, preferably in luxury hospitality or travel.
- Fluent English is mandatory; a second language is a plus.
- Strong background in Corporate/M&A, Real Estate, or Hospitality Law.
- CIPP/E, CIPM, or CIPT certifications are highly preferred.
Benefits
- Career progression and talent development are available within the global hotel network.
- Benefits include private medical insurance, annual vacation allowance, annual bonus, and discounts on hotel stays.
About Kempinski Hotels
Kempinski Hotels was founded in Germany in 1897 and operates luxury hotels and resorts in cities and destinations worldwide.
The company emphasizes distinctive luxury, local character, and high standards of hospitality service.
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