Senior Privacy Officer

About the role

Sanoma Learning's Security & Privacy team is looking for a Senior Privacy Officer based in Central Helsinki, Finland. The main focus is supporting the Nordic region (Finland, Sweden), with additional support to other parts of the Sanoma Learning organisation depending on availability and workload. The role works closely with business and technology teams, information security experts and the Data Privacy Officer.

Key responsibilities

• Implement privacy policies and processes at Sanoma Learning
• Advise senior management on privacy requirements and their legal implications
• Train and educate colleagues on privacy and regulatory developments
• Be the first point of contact for privacy questions from business and product teams
• Support commercial teams in creating and negotiating data privacy agreements (DPAs)
• Coordinate and facilitate privacy assessments such as DPIAs and PIAs, including AI use cases
• Guide the response to potential data breaches and lead complex privacy reviews

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree or higher, preferably in Law (MBA is a strong merit)
• 5+ years of relevant experience
• Knowledge of GDPR, the e-Privacy Directive and the EU AI Act, translated into practical guidance
• Experience with privacy assessments; exposure to AI is a strong plus
• Experience with data protection authorities, especially in education, is a plus
• Strong professional communication in English and Finnish (Swedish preferred)

Required skills

• Certificates such as CIPP-E, CIPT or CIPM are a plus
• Experience with OneTrust or a similar privacy administration tool is a plus
• Stakeholder management and the ability to work internationally

The position is full-time and permanent, with a hybrid arrangement (a few days a week in the office) and occasional travel. Applications are reviewed continuously, and a personal security clearance may be requested with the candidate's consent.