At ERGO Forsikring A/S (previous Europæiske Rejseforsikring A/S) we are reshaping the future of insurance. As a company on an exciting growth journey, we’re committed to delivering trusted, customer-centric solutions while ensuring compliance and data protection remain core to everything we do. To support our expanding operations and evolving regulatory landscape, we are seeking a Data Protection Specialist and deputy DPO to join our Legal & Compliance team.
Role Overview:
This is a unique opportunity to play a central role in shaping our data protection framework and broader legal strategy. As data protection specialist and deputy DPO, you will lead data privacy initiatives, ensure compliance with GDPR and applicable laws, and provide legal support across commercial and regulatory matters. You’ll work cross-functionally with teams across the business, embedding best practices as we scale.
We are part of the German ERGO insurance group, the role also involves ensuring that company practices comply with ERGO’s norms, policies, and guidelines. This means you will need to navigate an international environment and ensure that the company adheres to both Danish regulations and overarching ERGO policies.
As data protection specialist and deputy DPO, you will be a key contributor to Europæiske Rejseforsikring’s continued success. You will play a vital role in maintaining the company’s integrity, sustainability, and high standards in compliance and data protection.
Key Responsibilities:
- Act as the appointed Data Protection specialist, overseeing the company’s data protection strategy and implementation to ensure full compliance with GDPR and relevant local laws.
- Conduct privacy impact assessments (DPIAs), perform Transfer impact assessments, lead internal audits, and monitor ongoing compliance with GDPR.
- Advise on privacy-related risks in new products, digital platforms, and third-party partnerships.
- Draft, review, and negotiate data processing agreements, privacy clauses, and other contractual documents.
- Manage data subject rights requests.
- Promote a culture of privacy awareness through training, guidance, and stakeholder engagement.
- Support the legal team in reviewing commercial agreements and regulatory matters relevant to the insurance industry.
What We’re Looking For:
The ideal candidate holds a Master of Laws (cand.jur.) or a MSc in Business Administration and Commercial Law (cand.merc.jur.) and has at least 3 years of professional experience as data protection specialist or DPO within the financial sector, from consulting firms, or from the pension, insurance, or banking industries. You must be able to assess and evaluate whether rules and standards are being followed.
To thrive in this role, you should be independent, structured, and analytical with a strong knowledge of GDPR, data protection principles, and privacy frameworks. You’ll be working both independently and in teams in an informal work environment. Strong business acumen and the ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and stakeholders are essential. At the same time, you should be a team player who contributes positively and can collaborate across the organization. The working languages are Danish and English, and business-level proficiency in English, both written and spoken, is required.
Personal Qualifications:
- Professional demeanor and a high level of integrity
- Detail-oriented and able to understand complex connections
- Comfortable taking responsibility and driving projects forward
- Systematic approach with a sense of ownership over tasks
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to remain objective in all situations
How To Apply
Please upload your motivation letter and resume. We review applications and interview candidates on an ongoing basis.
For further details contact:
Nordic Head of Legal & Compliance, Michala Hjarne at +45 20 49 70 89
HR business Parnter, Sofie Sørensen at sso@er.dk
About ERGO Forsikring:
ERGO Forsikring A/S is a leading insurance company in the Nordic region, formed through the merger of Europæiske Rejseforsikring A/S and ERGO Forsikring AS. The company focuses on health and travel insurance in Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. ERGO Forsikring A/S is part of ERGO Group AG, one of the leading German and international insurance groups and the main primary insurance company within Munich Re.
