German Policy Specialist (Bavaria)

Celonis is the global leader in Process Intelligence and the pioneer of Process Mining technology. As one of the world’s fastest-growing enterprise SaaS companies, we are changemakers pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. We invest heavily in advanced AI capabilities—specifically our Process Intelligence Graph—to turn data insights into immediate business action. We believe there is a massive opportunity to unlock global productivity and sustainability by placing intelligence at the core of every business process. Join our mission to make processes work for people, companies, and the planet. The Team: The Celonis legal team partners with the business team to help drive the company’s growth and provide strategic guidance.  The Role: As a Working Student-Corporate specialist, you will support our corporate legal team. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience while balancing your studies. You will assist in legal research, general contract review and negotiation, support for global real estate and insurance programs, corporate governance, general corporate and transactional work, assistance with the development of departmental processes and policies and general legal support. You will have a strong academic background in law, excellent research skills, and a keen interest in corporate legal matters. The work you’ll do: * Corporate Law Support: * Assist with research and analysis of corporate law and regulatory requirements * Help review and interpret legal documents and regulations * Corporate Governance Assistance: * Support the development and implementation of corporate governance policies * Contribute to the preparation of governance-related documents and reports * General Contract Review and Negotiation * Review and negotiate various types of commercial agreements * Support internal stakeholders * Support for Global Real Estate and Insurance Programs * Assist with management of global liability insurance programs * Support day-to-day insurance tasks and queries * Support legal management of global real estate portfolio * Assistance with Development of Departmental Processes and Policies * Assist with development of legal workflows and other processes within the legal team * Assist with development of departmental policies for contract review and related matters * Legal Research: * Conduct legal research on various legal issues under the guidance of senior team members * Summarize findings and provide practical advice on implementation * General Legal Support: * Provide support for general legal tasks and projects, including administrative duties as required * Collaborate with the legal team on various initiatives and tasks The qualifications you need: * Education: Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program in Law with a focus on German corporate law or related field * Experience: Previous internship or practical experience in a legal environment is a plus but not required * Skills: * Strong academic background * Excellent research and analytical skills with attention to detail * Strong communication and organizational skills * Ability to manage time effectively and balance work with academic commitments * Desire to work across diverse practice areas * Experience with AI is a plus but not required * Language Skills: Proficiency in German and English, both written and verbal  What Celonis can offer you: * Pioneer Innovation: Work with the global leader in Process Mining and the Process Intelligence Graph to shape the future of AI-driven business operations. * Ownership from Day 1: Every full-time "Celonaut" is an owner, receiving Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) and merit-based refresh grants. * Unrivaled Family Support: Benefit from our inclusive parental leave policy—24 weeks of fully paid leave for primary carers and 12 weeks for supporting carers, available from your first day of employment. * Work-Life Integration: Enjoy Unlimited PTO (in applicable regions) and generous PTO globally, as well as a flexible hybrid work model that balances remote focus with vibrant office collaboration. * Continuous Growth: Elevate your skills through our 70-20-10 learning framework, mentorship programs, and access to a dedicated learning platform. * Holistic Well-being: Prioritize your health with subsidized Wellhub memberships, mental health counseling, and dedicated "Wellness Weeks" that prioritize work/life balance. * Drive Sustainability: Participate in annual Impact Days, where you receive paid time off to volunteer for community and environmental causes with your local office, or virtually. * Global Inclusion & Belonging: Find community through our Inclusion Think Tank and participate in our annual Inclusion Days, ensuring every voice is heard and valued. * Value-Driven Impact: Join a mission-led organization where our core values—Live for Customer Value, The Best Team Wins, We Own It, and Earth Is Our Future—drive every decision. About Us: Celonis makes processes work — for people, companies, and the planet. Powered by process mining and AI, the Celonis Process Intelligence Platform integrates process data and business context to create a living digital twin of business operations. We enable thousands of companies worldwide to understand how their business actually runs and, together with their partners, build intelligent solutions that transform and continuously improve the way they operate — unlocking billions in value. Celonis is headquartered in Munich, Germany, and New York City, USA, with more than 20 offices worldwide. Get familiar with the Celonis Process Intelligence Platform by watching this video [https://academy.celonis.com/learn/video/discover-the-ems]. Celonis Inclusion Statement: At Celonis, we believe our people make us who we are and that “The Best Team Wins”. We know that the best teams are made up of people who bring different perspectives to the table. And when everyone feels included, able to speak up and knows their voice is heard - that's when creativity and innovation happen. Your Privacy: Any information you submit to Celonis as part of your application will be processed in accordance with Celonis’ Accessibility and Candidate Notices [https://www.celonis.com/careers/candidate-notices] By submitting this application, you confirm that you agree to the storing and processing of your personal data by Celonis as described in our Privacy Notice for the Application and Hiring Process [https://www.celonis.com/careers/privacy-notice/]. Please be aware of common job offer scams, impersonators and frauds. Learn more here [https://www.celonis.com/careers/fraud-alert/].

About Us  Hawk is the leading provider of AI-supported anti-money laundering and fraud detection technology. Banks and payment providers globally are using Hawk’s powerful combination of traditional rules and explainable AI to improve the effectiveness of their AML compliance and fraud prevention by identifying more crime while maximizing efficiency by reducing false positives. With our solution, we are playing a vital role in the global fight against Money Laundering, Fraud, or the financing of terrorism. We offer a culture of mutual trust, support and passion – while providing individuals with opportunities to grow professionally and make a difference in the world.  Your Mission: We are seeking a highly skilled and technically strong (Senior) Information Security Officer to join Hawk’s Information Security function. This role is critical to maintaining trust with our customers, supporting pre-sales and sales engagements, and ensuring Hawk remains compliant with security standards such as ISO 27001. You will act as a key technical and communication bridge between customers, auditors, internal teams, and our security tooling landscape. From managing security enquiries and RFPs to strengthening our ISMS and improving endpoint and access security, you will play a vital role in safeguarding Hawk’s platform, data, and operations. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who combines excellent communication skills and strong security fundamentals, with the ability to operate confidently with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Fluent German is essential for this role due to regular engagement with German-speaking customers. Key Responsibilities: Customer & Pre-Sales Security Support * Respond to security questionnaires, RFPs, and due-diligence requests in collaboration with Sales and Pre-Sales. * Participate in customer calls to explain Hawk’s security posture and answer technical, compliance, and infrastructure-related questions. * Represent Hawk’s security capabilities clearly and confidently to regulated financial institutions. ISMS & Compliance (ISO 27001) * Support the ongoing operation and improvement of Hawk’s ISMS, ensuring alignment with ISO 27001 controls and underlying processes. * Assist in internal audits, evidence gathering, and risk assessments. * Help maintain certification readiness by driving documentation, process adherence, and corrective actions. Platform & 3rd-Party Security Oversight * Monitor the security posture of Hawk’s corporate tools, infrastructure, and integrations. * Support vendor assessments and due diligence for security-related tools. * Collaborate with Engineering, IT, and InfoSec to strengthen platform and enterprise security baselines. Cross-Functional Collaboration & Stakeholder Communication * Work closely with Information Security, IT, Engineering, Sales, Customer Success, and Procurement teams. * Translate complex technical and security concepts into clear explanations for both technical and non-technical audiences. * Contribute to internal security awareness, documentation, and operational processes. Your Profile: Technical Experience & Skills: * 5+ years of hands-on experience in Information Security, IT Security, or a related GRC role within a B2B tech or SaaS environment * Proven experience operating and improving an ISMS aligned to ISO 27001, including policy development, risk assessments, internal audits, and certification maintenance * Working knowledge of additional regulatory and compliance frameworks — SOC 2, DORA, and NIS 2 * Solid understanding of IT security fundamentals: authentication, endpoint security, encryption, network basics * Good technical competence across multiple operating systems (macOS, Windows, Linux) * Experience coordinating with external auditors, certification bodies, and regulators * Relevant certifications highly desirable (e.g., ISO 27001 Lead Implementer/Auditor, CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CompTIA Security+) Communication & Stakeholder Management: * Fluent German and English — mandatory due to regular engagement with German-speaking customers, auditors, and regulators * Ability to articulate complex security and compliance topics clearly to diverse audiences (engineers, customers, auditors, leadership) * Strong documentation skills with attention to accuracy, consistency, and audit-readiness Bonus: * Experience with identity and access management tools (e.g., JumpCloud, Okta), MDM solutions, and enterprise security platforms * Exposure to 3rd-party risk management, vendor security assessments, or SaaS security tooling * Experience supporting security questionnaires, RFPs, or due-diligence calls with regulated financial customers * Familiarity with data protection requirements (GDPR) in a security context * A proactive, structured, and collaborative approach with the ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment