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About Edenred

Edenred is a digital services platform that supports companies with employee benefits, professional mobility solutions, and business-to-business payments. It operates across 44 countries and serves more than 60 million users through over 2 million partner merchants and 1 million client companies.

The company provides solutions for employee engagement such as meal vouchers, commuting, gift vouchers, wellness, rewards, and special offers that improve purchasing power. Its mobility offering includes multi-energy solutions like EV charging, fleet management, maintenance, tolls, and parking. For corporate payments, Edenred also offers virtual card solutions. In addition, its platform distributes offers from more than 120 partners.

Aligned with its purpose, “Enrich connections. For good.”, Edenred aims to improve wellbeing, purchasing power, mobility, business efficiency, and access to healthier and more sustainable choices. The group has 12,000 employees and in 2024 generated nearly €45 billion in business volume through mobile apps, online platforms, and cards. Edenred is listed on Euronext Paris and is part of several major indices including CAC Next 20, CAC Large 60, Euronext 100, Euronext Tech Leaders, FTSE4Good, DJSI Europe, DJSI World, and MSCI Europe.

UAE Context

Edenred UAE is a fast-growing payroll services provider serving more than 15,000 businesses and over 2.2 million unbanked employees. It works with more than 10 banks and 35 financial institutions, offering companies a way to manage payroll and employees a simple way to receive and use their salaries through a mobile app with money transfer, mobile recharge, and card services.

Role Overview

The Data Protection Officer will help implement and monitor Edenred Group’s data protection compliance framework in the UAE. The position involves close collaboration with legal, business, operations, and IT teams in a highly regulated international setting. The role serves as a key contact for privacy and data protection matters, supporting compliance with local laws and Group standards while contributing to business growth and innovation.

What You Will Do

Implement the Group’s data protection compliance programme locally and track progress against the plan.
Create and follow a local compliance roadmap that addresses Group objectives and closes local gaps.
Support the rollout of Group data protection tools, especially OneTrust, in the UAE.
Assist local teams with Group projects launched in the market, including adapting them to local legal requirements.
Adapt Group policies, procedures, and other documentation for local use.
Act as a main point of contact for business units on data protection issues within the Group.
Support privacy-by-design compliance for local initiatives and ensure ongoing adherence over time.
Draft and maintain privacy documentation such as notices, data processing agreements, consent forms, policies, and procedures, and conduct privacy impact assessments, legitimate interest assessments, and risk reviews when needed.
Maintain an accurate and current inventory of personal data processing activities in OneTrust.
Handle data subject requests together with local teams.
Take part in negotiating data processing agreements with corporate clients and vendors.
Run awareness initiatives regularly and deliver annual training sessions.
Work with IT to manage potential personal data incidents in line with Group policies and procedures.
Serve as a contact point for local regulators and coordinate matters with the Group.
Track changes in data protection laws, regulations, and standards relevant to the role.

Requirements

Background in technology law and/or a certification in personal data protection.
Minimum 3 years of full-time experience in a role with strong exposure to data protection issues, gained in a law firm, multinational company, or Data Protection Authority.
Deep understanding of personal data regulations, especially the GDPR, and how to apply them.
Genuine interest in technology and awareness of the business context and challenges in Edenred’s sector; experience in payments, technology, or a regulated environment is an advantage.
Ability to work flexibly, manage projects with others, and operate effectively in a highly international environment with diverse teams.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, along with solid coordination abilities.
Independent working style, responsiveness, and the ability to assess risks, prioritise actions, and give context-appropriate recommendations.
Results-driven mindset with the ability to support corporate decision-making.
Fluent English, written and spoken, for daily communication with overseas teams; additional languages, especially those relevant to the scope, are a strong plus.

Reporting Structure

The successful candidate will report to the Legal and Regulatory Associate and will also work under the functional oversight of the Group Data Protection Officer based in Paris.

Additional Information

This role is based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and is a full-time onsite position. No salary or stipend amount, application deadline, or vacancy count has been specified in the source. The starting timeline is not stated.

Data Protection Officer

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