Compliance Officer

At First Advantage (Nasdaq: FA), people are at the heart of everything we do. From our customers and partners to our greatest advantage — our team members. Operating with empathy and compassion, First Advantage fosters a global inclusive workforce devoted to the diverse voices that make up our talent and products. Our team members empower each other to be their authentic selves and treat all with respect, integrity, and fairness.  Say hello to a rewarding career and come join a leading provider of mission-critical background screening solutions to some of the most recognized Fortune 100 and Global 500 brands.  What We Do:  We are on the frontline of recruitment enabling organizations to Hire Smarter. Onboard Faster™ First Advantage is an HR Tech company delivering innovative solutions and insights to enable our clients to manage risk and hire the best talent. Leveraging an advanced technology platform, First Advantage builds fully scalable, configurable screening programs that meet the unique needs of over 30,000 clients. Headquartered in Atlanta, GA and with an internationally distributed workforce spanning 17 countries with about 5,000 employees, First Advantage performs over 100 million screens in over 200 countries and territories annually.   Who You Are:  You are self-motivated and ready to “roll up your sleeves.' While you are an independent contributor, you are also collaborative. You can spearhead a project and see it through from start to completion. As a team player, you navigate cross-functional teams and work well with team members in other business units and departments toward a common goal.  What You'll Do:    You will assist the SVP, European Counsel in charge of EMEA, with compliance and data protection topics. Responsibilities: 

• Monitor and research on EMEA-specific regulations for existing and new products and services.

• Maintain, review, and update the data protection documentation and policies for EMEA region (e.g., data protection impact assessments, transfer impact assessments, etc.)

• Contribute to compliance initiatives and programs and work cross-functionality with other departments (e.g., Product, Security, Marketing)

• Support for preparation of the audits with regulatory bodies and customers

• Support EMEA Compliance and Business partners for customers’ questions on compliance and data protection.

• Drafting newsletters, blogs on data protection and compliance topics;

• Review training materials for employees

What You Need to be Successful: 

• 5+ years in compliance, risk management, or legal roles.

• Strong understanding of compliance regulations and data protection laws and practices in Europe and United Kingdom. Interest in other regions like Africa / Middle East

• Bachelor’s / Master’s degree in Law

• Privacy certification

• Very good oral and written English communication

• Project and Management skills

• Attention to detail

• Analytical and Logical Reasoning with Problem-Solving skills

• Adept with technology research tools

• Keen aptitude for the law and ability to undertake legal review

• Commercial awareness

Why First Advantage is Your Next Big Career Move     First Advantage is going through a technology transformation! We are looking for experts who are excited to work with advanced technologies and provide best-in-class user experiences, drive the development and deployment of scalable solutions, and smoothly guide our agile teams and clients through meaningful changes as we continue to expand our impact.   Additional benefits offered to our eligible people include:    

• Competitive benefits package, including health care, life insurance and Multisport, 

• Challenging projects. 

• Spacious, modern, and fully equipped office space in the heart of Krakow. 

• Flexibility and possibility to work remotely. 

• Superior co-working and personal development experience. 

What Are You Waiting For? Apply Today!  You have learned a little about us today – we want to learn about you! If you think this position and our company are a great fit for your areas of interest and expertise, tell us about you by applying now!

United States Equal Opportunity Employment:

First Advantage is proud to be a global leader in removing barriers and supporting our community members to ensure the changing demographics of the workforce are reflected in our hiring and employment practices. We value all of our candidates, employees, and clients, and place great emphasis on hiring and supporting qualified individuals in each role. We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other area protected by applicable law.