Data Protection Compliance Audit Associate/Specialist

What you'll bring

You are starting your career in data protection or compliance and you are looking for an entry-level role where a methodical approach and attention to detail count.

• Experience with SAP cloud products or services, in a support or development context
• Analytical skills to identify root causes and work through complex compliance problems
• A foundational understanding of data protection, regulatory compliance, auditing, or governance frameworks
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across virtual, cross-functional teams
• Degree not required for this role.
• Fluency in English is required for this role.

We also look for people who build trust naturally, communicate with clarity, keep the customer at the centre of what they do, and bring emotional intelligence and genuine problem-solving ability to the challenges they face.

In addition to the skills and experience specific to this role, all positions at SAP require candidates who are comfortable using AI tools — including agentic AI — in their day-to-day work, from crafting effective inputs and automating routine tasks, to evaluating AI-generated outputs for quality and driving adoption of AI practices within their teams.

What you'll build

You will support SAP's data protection compliance work across cloud products and services, advising stakeholders and keeping obligations on track.

• Train and enable key contacts on data protection requirements and SAP's compliance standards
• Define and align data protection requirements based on SAP's internal guidelines
• Perform gap analyses to identify compliance risks and recommend improvements
• Track identified gaps and escalate to management where appropriate
• Support cross-functional data protection projects alongside other teams
• Contribute to continuous compliance improvement by aligning with business units across SAP

Where you belong

The Data Protection & Cloud Compliance team works with a global network of business units, providing the guidance and tools that keep SAP operations in line with data protection law. You will be based at SAP Labs Latin America in São Leopoldo — one of SAP's largest global innovation hubs, home to nearly 3,000 colleagues. The team operates across borders; you will collaborate internationally from day one. Travel is low, at up to 10%.

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