--- title: 'Associate Consultant - Privacy (m/f/d) at DataGuard' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/associate-consultant-privacy-m-f-d-dataguard-munich-j2b42pd0cv0b' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-09' --- # Associate Consultant - Privacy (m/f/d) at DataGuard - **Company:** DataGuard - **Location:** Munich, Germany - **Employment:** full-time - **Work type:** hybrid - **Posted:** 2026-09-09 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-09 - **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/dataguard/ce871029-22d2-4683-a5b3-4a0df4d39250 ## Job description ## YOUR JOB Do you want to work on privacy topics where your expertise has visible customer impact, not just theoretical relevance? As an Associate Privacy Consultant, you take ownership of an established customer base and help companies turn GDPR requirements into clear, pragmatic and scalable privacy practices. You will work at the intersection of privacy, SaaS and AI enabled consulting, advising customers hands-on while shaping how modern privacy consulting can become smarter, faster and more impactful. If you bring strong data protection knowledge, customer instinct and the drive to raise the bar in a high ownership environment, then join us on our journey. ## WE PROTECT THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE DATA We are a fast-growing security and compliance tech company with a clear purpose: we protect the people behind the data. With over 200 team members worldwide and with offices in Munich, Berlin, London, Stockholm, and Vienna, we help more than 4,000 global customers get certified fast and build a strong and scalable risk posture. With AI-powered automation, self-serve capabilities, and additional tailored expert advice, we offer our customers a seamless security and compliance experience to stay ahead of the rapidly evolving security landscape and challenges like the surge in cyber-attacks. ## WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING - You advise and support your own customer base on data protection, combining privacy expertise with smart use of our AI-powered platform., having a strong focus on retention, customer health and long-term value creation. - You translate complex GDPR and privacy topics into clear, pragmatic guidance that helps customers make confident business decisions. - You help customers use DataGuard as their central privacy hub and actively drive platform adoption, engagement and monthly active usage. - You use AI tools thoughtfully in privacy related workflows and critically review AI generated outputs based on your subject matter expertise. - You collaborate with privacy, automation and product stakeholders to share customer insights and contribute to more scalable, tech enabled consulting workflows. ## WHAT YOU'LL GET IN RETURN - Real ownership of an established customer base from day one - A steep learning curve through hands-on advisory work with diverse privacy customers - The chance to work at the intersection of privacy, SaaS and AI enabled consulting - High visibility in a business critical, customer-facing role with direct impact on retention, adoption and expansion - Close collaboration with experienced privacy consultants, automation experts and product stakeholders - Structured onboarding, continuous learning opportunities and support for relevant certifications - A training budget of 1,500, access to personal coaching and support for certifications such as TÜV Datenschutzbeauftragter, CIPP/E or AIGP - A collaborative, international team that values curiosity, ownership and pragmatic problem solving THE QUALITIES YOU'LL NEED FOR A SUCCESSFUL CAREER AT DATAGUARD - 2+ years of relevant experience in privacy consulting, customer advisory, audits or handling privacy related customer requests. - Strong GDPR and privacy knowledge, ideally combined with a legal, business law or comparable privacy focused background. - Ability to turn complex privacy requirements into simple, structured and customer-friendly recommendations. - Ability to improve efficiency in a dynamic customer environment, spot opportunities to create more value, and stay focused even when priorities shift. - Entrepreneurial mindset, ownership and the ability to connect the dots between customer needs, platform usage and business impact. - Curiosity to AI tools and automation, paired with the judgment to review AI generated privacy content critically. - Native level fluency in German, strong professional English skills LAST BUT NOT LEAST. FROM THE BOTTOM OF OUR HEARTS: No matter your origin, ethnicity, gender identity, religion or individual requirements; at DataGuard, all that counts is the person you are. As Guards and Guardettes, we are united not only by our dedication, but also by our shared belief in our purpose: Protect the people behind the data. Convince us with your personality and your skills – and together we will make great things happen. We are looking forward to meeting you! ## #LI-DNI ## About DataGuard ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: DataGuard provides an AI-powered all-in-one platform and expert services to help organizations manage security and compliance risks and fast-track certifications. - **Entity Type**: Private (Series B) - **Headquarters**: Munich, Germany - **Founded**: 2018 - **Founders**: Thomas Regier and Kivanç Semen ## Core Business - **Primary industry/industries**: Security and Compliance Software (RegTech / GRC) - **Target customers**: B2B, primarily SMEs and corporates (4,000+ customers globally) - **Mission or purpose statement**: "We protect the people behind the data." ## Products & Services - **DataGuard Platform**: An all-in-one, AI-powered platform that automates security and compliance tasks, including risk management, control monitoring, and evidence collection. It helps organizations achieve certifications (e.g., ISO 27001) and comply with regulations (e.g., GDPR, NIS2, EU AI Act) up to 75% faster. - **Expert Services**: In-house certified security and compliance experts available for on-demand advisory, helping customers navigate complex frameworks and certifications. - **Frameworks Supported**: GDPR, ISO 27001, TISAX®, NIS2, EU AI Act. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed. - **Key Metric**: Total funding of €81 million (Series A & B combined) [dataguard.com](https://www.dataguard.com/careers/). - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not explicitly named in provided sources, but the company has raised Series A (2020) and Series B (2022) funding. - **Growth Signals**: - Trusted by 4,000+ customers across 50+ countries. - Team has grown to 250+ members. - Offices in Munich, Berlin, London, Vienna, and Stockholm. - Claims to help customers achieve certification and compliance 75% faster. ## Competitive Advantages - **AI-Powered Automation**: The platform automates up to 40% of compliance tasks, reducing manual effort and cost. - **Experts-in-the-Loop**: Combines AI automation with access to a team of certified security and compliance experts, offering a hybrid approach that competitors may not match. - **All-in-One Platform**: Unifies risk management, compliance, and certification management into a single control hub, reducing tool sprawl. - **Proven Track Record**: 100% success rate in helping customers achieve certifications. ## Strategic Focus - **AI-First Innovation**: Deepening AI capabilities to further automate compliance workflows and risk management. - **European Expansion**: Growing presence across key European markets with offices in five countries. - **Product Development**: Accelerating platform development to address new regulations (e.g., EU AI Act, NIS2) and evolving security threats. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: Described as a "value-driven company" with a clear mission. The team includes over 35 nationalities, indicating a diverse and international environment. - **Growth & Impact**: A fast-growing company (Series B, 250+ employees) where employees can have a direct impact on a product used by 4,000+ customers. - **Work Environment**: Offices in Munich, Berlin, London, Vienna, and Stockholm. The company highlights "8 office dogs" as a perk, suggesting a pet-friendly and relaxed atmosphere. - **Engineering Culture**: An "AI-first mindset" is central to the product strategy, with dedicated leadership roles like Vice President AI Productivity Increase & Systems, signaling a strong focus on innovation in engineering. ## Sources 1. [dataguard.com](https://www.dataguard.com/about-us) 2. [dataguard.com](https://www.dataguard.com/careers/) 3. [dataguard.com](https://www.dataguard.com/) 4. 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