Data Protection Officer & Compliance Officer - F/M

Sparteo is an independent suite of AI-powered advertising technologies built on sustainable, sovereign infrastructure.

Since 2018, we’ve been reshaping programmatic advertising to make it faster, more transparent, and more profitable by building the most direct path between publishers and advertisers.
But we don't stop here: wherever attention lives, on the web, in apps, on CTV, and beyond, our mission is to monetize audiences , across every device. Our data-driven tech delivers 30% higher revenues for our clients on average than traditional solutions.

Our Solutions:

→ Actirise: the display tech designed for performance
→ FastCMP: the consent management platform specifically designed for business purposes
→ Meetscale: the most advanced SSP for Publishers and Ad Networks
→ Viously: the ultimate all-in-one video tech solution
→ Voxeus: the audio distribution and monetization technology

Behind Sparteo’s growth is a team of 100+ talents across 11 countries, united by a shared ambition to redefine the future of digital advertising.

Our dedication has placed Sparteo among the most dynamic tech players in Europe:

• FT1000 ranking – Among the fastest-growing European companies in 2024 & 2025
• The Europas – Featured in the list of 100 hottest startups
• Pixalate Ranking – #1 Web SSP in France with our Actirise solution, overtaking Google AdExchange

These milestones are just the result. What truly sets us apart is how we work: at Sparteo, we don’t settle, we act.

• We are hungry : Always pushing for better, never settling for average.
• We are data-obsessed : Facts guide us, not assumptions, not egos.
• We think as one : Collective goals come before personal wins.
• We trade off : We simplify, prioritize, and go for high-impact results.
• We solve problems : We own challenges and turn ideas into action.
• We say what we do : Radical transparency is how we grow, no fluff, no hiding
  

Discover our journey, products, and culture on 👉 our website 👈

Your Job

As our Data Protection & Compliance Officer, you'll be a key pillar in Sparteo's growth by ensuring our global operations are fully compliant with all data protection and regulatory standards. You will be the guardian of our legal integrity, a strategic partner to our product and tech teams, and the go-to expert for all things related to data privacy in the complex AdTech world. This role is about more than just compliance; it's about embedding a culture of ethical and responsible data handling at the core of our innovation.

Strategic Compliance & Advisory

• Provide expert guidance : Advise leadership and teams on legal obligations and data protection laws, with a specific focus on the AdTech landscape.
• Policy and procedure management : Develop, implement, and maintain internal policies and procedures tailored to the specific challenges of programmatic advertising.
• Project compliance : Be the privacy expert in all new projects, ensuring they are designed with data protection in mind from the get-go ( Privacy by Design ).
• Internal training : Educate and raise awareness among all employees about data privacy best practices and the stakes involved in our ecosystem.

Technical Integration & Product Collaboration

• Product liaison : Act as the primary point of contact for our product and development teams.
• Compliance validation : Ensure all new developments and features are built in full compliance with regulations like GDPR, ePrivacy , and others.
• Audit and control : Conduct compliance audits of our advertising technologies ( cookies, pixels, SDKs ) and data flows to guarantee their conformity.
• Documentation : Maintain and update the record of processing activities ( RoPA ) and the register of AdTech partners.

Global Risk Management

• Extended compliance : Oversee compliance with a broader range of regulations, including anti-corruption laws like Sapin I&II in France.
• Risk assessment : Develop risk maps and vigilance plans to anticipate and mitigate legal and regulatory exposures.
• Vulnerability management : Implement and supervise internal alert systems and risk prevention measures.

External Relations & Regulatory Watch

• Authority liaison : Serve as the official point of contact for data protection authorities ( CNIL, ICO, etc. ).
• Incident management : Handle and report security incidents and data breaches, ensuring prompt and compliant resolution.
• Legal watch : Stay on top of a dynamic regulatory environment and its implications for our industry, sharing insights with relevant stakeholders.

Your profile for this job

• You're autonomous and results-driven. You're a problem-solver who can handle the big picture and the small details, always looking for ways to improve our processes.
• AdTech Savvy : You have a deep understanding of the digital advertising ecosystem, its players (DSPs, SSPs, CMPs), and technical standards ( IAB TCF, ads.txt ).
• Regulatory Expertise : You have a strong background in data protection law ( GDPR, ePrivacy ) and ideally a DPO certification.
• Technical Acumen : You're comfortable with technical concepts and can "speak the language" of developers. You can analyze data flows and understand system architectures.
• Education : A Master's degree in Law (Digital Law, Business Law) or a related field.

Your mind set to share our adventure

• 🚀 You want to make an impact and move things forward collectively. Does hearing phrases like "Yes, but we've been doing it this way for years..." make your hair stand on end? We feel the same way: progress is made by questioning what already exists.
• 🧠 You solve problems pragmatically and analytically.
• 🏃‍♂️ You're looking for a fast-moving environment where your agility will be an asset. The 80-20 (Pareto) principle holds no secrets for you.
• 🎧 Your ability to listen encourages you to challenge and improve yourself on an ongoing basis.

Benefits & Work Environment

• 🌍 Dynamic Remote Culture: At Sparteo, we embrace a flexible work environment that adapts to your lifestyle, allowing you to contribute from wherever you feel most productive, be it from home or our urban offices in Paris, Lille, or London.
• 👥 Close-knit Team: Be part of our dynamic and united team, where collaboration, innovation, and mutual support drive our collective success and create a thriving work environment.
• 🎉 Vibrant Social Events: Engage in regular social gatherings and company events that foster community and celebrate our milestones.
• 🚀 Rapid Growth: Experience the excitement of working with a company in rapid expansion mode, impacting the advertising technology landscape across Europe and beyond.
• 📈 Tailored Support: We provide robust career development support, including training programs, career check-ins with HR, opportunities for internal mobility, and performance feedback sessions conducted quarterly or semi-annually, depending on your role.
• 🌴 RTT Days: We support work-life balance with additional rest days (RTT), provided based on position and tenure, empowering you to recharge and enjoy life outside of work.
• 🩺 Comprehensive Health and pension plans: We provide a robust health benefits plan, ensuring you and your family are covered and cared for.
• 💼 Additional Perks:
  • 🍽️ Benefit from the Swile card for meals.
  • 🚆 Partial reimbursement of public transit passes.

Ready to join Team Sparteo? Send us your CV and continue the recruitment process!

Here are the stages in our recruitment process

• Discussions about your driving forces, your ambitions and our Sparteo mindset will be held with a member of our Talent Acquisition team.

• Analytical and business logic tests

• Discussions with one or more members of the Sparteo team, including your future manager

• Taking up references

Our recruitment process is mainly conducted by videoconference; however, certain stages may require a face-to-face meeting.