Global Privacy & Compliance Manager (d/w/m)

HYROX is a global sports event company that combines running and functional fitness into a unique competition format. Founded in Germany in 2017 and now operating with over 10 international subsidiaries, HYROX has grown into a worldwide fitness movement with events across five continents, attracting tens of thousands of athletes every season. As an international powerhouse in event organization and marketing, we manage and oversee a global event model embedded in a holistic ecosystem that connects athletes, gyms, and coaches worldwide.

As Global Privacy & Compliance Manager (m/f/d) , you will safeguard the integrity of our organization at the intersection of high-emotion B2C events, global gym partners, and B2B collaborations. Because sport is built on trust, fairness, and community, compliance for us is far more than a mandatory task: it protects the integrity of our athletes and the values that define HYROX globally.

Your mission is to implement a robust compliance framework that legally secures our global growth and minimizes reputational risks. You will ensure that our innovations and partnerships are always based on transparency and a deep respect for personal data—thereby creating the fundamental trust for our worldwide community.

YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Leading Global Data Privacy Initiatives: You drive key projects such as data mapping, frameworks for international data transfers, and Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs).
• Policy Management: You create and maintain global data privacy policies, considering evolving laws such as GDPR, CCPA, and the EU AI Act.
• Risk Management: You identify, assess, and support the remediation of global and local data privacy risks.
• Expert Consulting: You act as the central Subject Matter Expert (SME) and advise on complex data privacy inquiries.
• Incident Management: You manage the response to data privacy incidents and lead crisis management efforts.
• Compliance Responsibility: You are responsible for further regulatory topics such as Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Anti-Bribery, and Whistleblowing.
• Business Partnering: You work closely with Marketing, Events, and IT to foster a strong compliance culture focused on "Business Enablement."
• Training: You develop and coordinate comprehensive global training sessions on data privacy and compliance.

YOUR PROFILE

• Education: You hold a degree in Law, Business Law, or a related field with specialized compliance certification.
• Experience: You bring at least 5 years of professional experience in a legal or compliance role, ideally within the sports or entertainment industry.
• Core Competencies: You have a deep understanding of AI, AdTech, CRM systems, and data architecture.
• Work Style: You have the ability to balance legal risks with business objectives.
• Personality: You are a pragmatic problem-solver with excellent analytical skills and a high degree of autonomy.
• IT Tools: You are proficient in tech tools such as Monday.com and GSuite.
• Languages: English (C1/C2), other languages are a plus.

WHAT TO EXPECT

• The opportunity to take on responsibility in a fast-growing, international company with "sport-DNA."
• Flat hierarchies, short decision-making paths, and plenty of room for your ideas.
• A motivated, international team with a genuine passion for sports and events.
• A healthy work-life balance thanks to flexible, trust-based working hours.
• A modern office in a prime location – directly in Hamburg Altona with excellent transport links.
• 28 days of vacation to disconnect and recharge.
• Enjoy a Wellpass membership and discounted lunch directly in-house.
• Employee discounts in our HYROX stores.

ARE YOU IN?

Then we look forward to receiving your application. Simply upload your CV (without a photo) as a .pdf and answer the questions in the application form. Your point of contact is Isabelle (HYROX People).

We strive to create an inclusive and respectful working environment. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or other legally protected characteristics. We value diversity and are committed to promoting equal opportunities for all.