Compliance Associate II
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 15, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 1, 2026.
Description
Why YOU want this position
At Enverus, we're committed to empowering the global quality of life by helping our customers make energy affordable and accessible to the world.
We are the most trusted energy-dedicated SaaS company, with a platform built to maximize value from generative AI, and our innovative solutions are reshaping the way energy is consumed and managed. By offering anytime, anywhere access to analytics and insights, we're helping our customers make better decisions that help provide communities around the world with clean, affordable energy.
The energy industry is changing fast. But we've continued to lead the way in energy technology, creating intelligent connections across the entire energy ecosystem, from renewables, power and utilities, to oil and gas and financial institutions. Our solutions create more efficient production and distribution, capital allocation, renewable energy development, investment and sourcing, and help reduce costs by automating crucial business operations. Of course, this wouldn't be possible without our people, which is why we have built a team of individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds.
Are you ready to help power the global quality of life? Join Enverus, and be a part of creating a brighter, more sustainable tomorrow.
We are seeking a motivated, mid-level Compliance Associate to join our legal and compliance team, based in Spain or Czechia. This role supports the broader compliance program while serving as the team's lead associate for GDPR and other EU data protection matters, as well as emerging AI governance requirements including the EU AI Act. This is an opportunity to join a rapidly growing company delivering industry-leading solutions to customers in the world's most dynamic and fastest-growing sector. Enverus is the right company at the right time.
What you will do
- Assist in the capture and retention of required certifications, acknowledgments, reporting, and similar documentation required under compliance policies and procedures.
- Serve as a day-to-day point of contact for GDPR compliance matters, including maintaining records of processing activities (ROPAs), supporting data protection impact assessments (DPIAs), and monitoring data processing activities for adherence to applicable law and agreements.
- Support the company's AI governance program, including assisting with risk classification and conformity documentation under the EU AI Act, and monitoring adherence to internal AI use policies.
- Assist in responding to data subject access requests (DSARs) and coordinating with relevant business units to ensure timely, compliant responses.
- Maintain records of compliance approvals for research reports, marketing, advertising, and similar materials.
- Support the preparation and delivery of updated policies, procedures, and training programs, including those related to data protection and responsible AI use.
- Monitor internal compliance systems to ensure and improve the effectiveness and efficiency of compliance operations.
- Implement and record activities under the Code of Business Conduct, Vendor Code of Conduct, Privacy Policy, and other policies, including employee trainings, attestations, and books and records retention.
- Track developments in EU and member-state data protection and AI regulation (e.g., GDPR, EU AI Act) and help translate new requirements into practical policy updates.
- Coordinate with legal, security, and business teams across the company in support of compliance and privacy projects.
- Escalate issues to senior Compliance staff as needed, and participate in periodic compliance training for employees and new hires.
- Assist in responding to client questionnaires, including those related to data privacy and AI use.
What skills you should have
- 2 - 3 years of relevant work experience, ideally including exposure to data protection or privacy compliance.
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. Working knowledge of GDPR and familiarity with the EU AI Act, or strong interest in and aptitude for developing expertise in AI governance.
- Based in Madrid, Spain, with fluency in English (verbal and written); ability to work with EU and US colleagues across time zones.
- Works independently with general supervision, while knowing when to escalate to senior Compliance staff.
- Develops and implements processes, standards, or procedures efficiently and effectively to achieve compliance program goals.
- Organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
- Ability to strictly maintain discretion and confidentiality.
- Excellent communication skills, including the ability to explain regulatory requirements clearly to non-legal stakeholders.
- Ability to research regulatory developments and respond to issues and requests in a timely and efficient manner.
Skills that stand out
- A degree or coursework in law, data protection, or a related field.
- A privacy certification such as those offered by IAPP (e.g., CIPP/E).
- Experience with GDPR specifics such as standard contractual clauses, data portability requests, and privacy impact assessments.
- Familiarity or exposure to the EU AI Act and AI governance.