Head of IT Compliance & Governance (f/m/x)

About the DOUGLAS Group

The DOUGLAS Group, with its commercial brands DOUGLAS, NOCIBÉ, Parfumdreams and Niche Beauty, is the number one omnichannel premium beauty destination in Europe. The DOUGLAS Group is inspiring customers to live their own kind of beauty by offering a unique assortment online and in around 1,900 stores. With unparalleled size and access to customers, the DOUGLAS Group is the partner of choice for brands and offers a premium range of selective and exclusive brands as well as own corporate brands. The assortment includes fragrances, color cosmetics, skin care, hair care, accessories as well as beauty services. Strengthening its successful omnichannel positioning while consistently developing superior customer experience is at the heart of the DOUGLAS Group strategy “Let it Bloom”. The winning business model is underpinned by the Group’s omnichannel proposition, leading brands, and data capabilities. In the financial year 2023/24, the DOUGLAS Group generated sales of 4.45 billion euros and employed around 19,200 people across Europe. It was named the World’s Top Company for Women in 2025 among all retail and wholesale companies by Forbes. The DOUGLAS Group (Douglas AG) is listed at the Frankfurt Stock Exchange.

For further information please visit the DOUGLAS Group Website.

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For our headquarters in Düsseldorf we are looking for you as

TASKS WITH IMPACT

• Develop and implement a comprehensive information security and compliance strategy closely aligned with DOUGLAS Group's overall business objectives
• Build and lead a high-performing Security & Compliance team with clear responsibilities and development paths
• Act as a trusted advisor to executive leadership, the Board, and IT management on cybersecurity, regulatory matters, and risk governance
• Provide guidance to IT departments and collaborate with operational security teams to turn strategy into executable initiatives
• Own the governance of security and compliance processes and drive the implementation of a unified security framework across the Group
• Oversee budgeting, resource allocation, and prioritization for all information security initiatives
• Foster a proactive security culture through close collaboration with business units, IT, and corporate functions
• Establish a framework to continuously evolve our security posture, integrating emerging trends, technologies, and threat scenarios
• Represent DOUGLAS Group in relevant industry forums and networks while maintaining strong communication with both internal and external stakeholders

YOUR SKILLS

• Several years of leadership experience in a senior role within information security, compliance, or IT governance
• Proven track record in designing and implementing security strategies at group or corporate level
• In-depth understanding of regulatory requirements (e.g. GDPR, EU Data Act, NIS2, AI Act) and ability to translate them into actionable policies and processes
• Strong leadership capabilities including coaching, mentoring, and developing high-performance teams
• High degree of collaboration with operational security and infrastructure teams – balancing strategic foresight with practical execution
• Confident communicator with the ability to influence at all levels – from technical experts to the C-suite
• Strategic mindset paired with pragmatic execution skills
• Open to continuous learning and eager to integrate new technologies, trends, and regulatory developments into our security framework

OUR BENEFITS FOR YOU

We want you to feel comfortable at your job. That’s why you’ll receive your own individual work equipment.

Your personal development: We want you to grow with us. Become part of our mentoring program, make use of our E-learning platforms and take advantage of many more individual development offers.

30 days of vacation per year

You like a hybrid working model? We offer a balance between mobile work and office days in a collaborative environment (average of 8 days/month)

Super Sale: Our employee discount for both online and in store is the cherry on the top. Not enough? More discount opportunities are available to you thanks to our corporate benefits.

You like fitness? Great! Then our gym pass is just right for you.

Canteen & bistro, as well as free drinks

A positive and motivating environment & celebration of successes at regular company events such as DOClub, summer party, Women s Day, etc.

DOES THIS APPLY TO YOU?

Then become part of our international company and send your application including your earliest possible starting date and your salary expectations.

As an international employer, we stand for equal opportunities and diversity. Therefore, we welcome applications from mothers, fathers, people with disabilities and people from the LGBTQIA+ community. Please let us know if, for example, we should use a gender-neutral pronoun, if you need barrier-free access to our offices or if you want us to allow more time for the application process.

We can´t wait to meet you!