Compliance Manager (DPO)

Overview

Job Description

Responsibilities

• - Own and oversee the design, implementation and maintenance of Affirm''s EU Compliance & Privacy Framework, ensuring adherence to local regulatory requirements (eg. GDPR).
• - Develop and maintain policies, procedures, and controls ensuring these are proportionate, risk-based, and aligned with Affirm''s global compliance standards.
• - Serve as Affirm B.V.''s registered Data Protection Officer, acting as the primary contact for the Dutch Data Protection Authority and managing regulatory notifications and reporting.
• - Advise on compliance and privacy matters across functions including Product, Risk and Engineering, helping balance regulatory obligations with business objectives.
• - Lead privacy governance, including Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs), record-keeping, and privacy-by-design reviews.
• - Support the development and execution of Affirm''s Compliance Monitoring Programme (CMP), ensuring alignment with the firm''s risk appetite and market context.
• - Drive awareness and accountability through training, communication, and proactive engagement across teams.
• - Monitor regulatory developments and recommend updates to internal frameworks to maintain ongoing compliance readiness.
• - Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills

• - 6+ years of experience in regulatory compliance and/or data protection, ideally within NL-regulated consumer credit / Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL), fintech or payments.
• - Demonstrated experience building or managing a compliance or privacy program in a regulated environment.
• - Advanced knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, requirements, best practices, and regulatory trends that impact Affirm''s business, including in relation to GDPR.
• - Subject matter expert in completing end-to-end compliance testing and/or assessment activities with limited oversight.
• - Advanced project management, critical thinking, and analytical skills.
• - Excellent ability to collaborate cross-functionally and communicate complex regulations to functional leadership, while demonstrating strong organizational and relationship management skills with a detail-oriented and thorough approach.
• - Inquisitive and proactive in proposing creative and effective solutions.
• - Proactive and innovative mindset with proven experience in leading initiatives and driving a culture of compliance within an organization.
• - A strong interest in fintech and consumer financial protections.
• - Fluent in English; Dutch language skills are a plus.

Benefits

• - Flexible Spending Wallets for tech and lifestyle
• - Away Days - wellness days to take off work and recharge
• - Learning & Development programs
• - Parental benefits
• - Employee Resource Groups
• - Health care coverage - Affirm covers all premiums for all levels of coverage for you and your dependents
• - Time off - competitive vacation and holiday schedules allowing you to take time off to rest and recharge
• - ESPP - An employee stock purchase plan enabling you to buy shares of Affirm at a discount