About the job
Welcome to Forvis Mazars, a global leader in Audit, Tax, and Advisory services, operating in over 100 countries. Our integrated partnership boasts over 40,000 professionals, including more than 2,700 in 13 German locations. We pride ourselves on being one of the foremost audit and consulting firms, leveraging our strengths to support businesses of all sizes.
What You Can Expect
- As an external Data Protection Officer, you will take on diverse responsibilities, aiding our clients in the practical implementation of data protection requirements—from process analysis to the technical evaluation of data flows.
- Your role will also involve conducting data protection assessments: analyzing IT systems for data protection risks and contributing to data protection impact assessments.
- A key focus will be on establishing and enhancing data protection management systems as well as tools for documentation, risk analysis, and compliance monitoring.
- You will collaborate closely with legal experts, IT security teams, and various departments, becoming an integral member of both national and international project teams within the Forvis Mazars group.
- Furthermore, you will have the opportunity to actively shape workshops, awareness initiatives, and training sessions on data protection and compliance topics.
Your Qualifications
- A degree in Law, Business Law, or a related field focusing on data protection and IT (e.g., Business Informatics, Computer Science, IT Security, Cybersecurity, or comparable).
- Initial professional experience or practical exposure in data protection—preferably through internships, working student roles, or project work.
- A pronounced technical understanding and a strong interest in data protection, IT processes, and compliance.
- Team-oriented, structured work approach, excellent communication skills, and a drive for personal development in an interdisciplinary environment.
- Very good German and good English language skills.

