Policy Manager (d/f/m)
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 20, 2026. First seen by Alion on Aug 10, 2026.
The Job:
Trust is at the heart of every successful marketplace. As our Policy Manager, you will shape the policies that protect millions of users while enabling a seamless customer experience. You will work across Legal, Product, Customer Service, Privacy, Fraud, Moderation, Analytics, and Marketing to turn complex legal and business requirements into clear, practical, and scalable marketplace policies. This is a hybrid role, our office is in Berlin-Charlottenburg. You report to the Director Customer Service.
What You’ll Do:
- Own the full lifecycle of Kleinanzeigen's Trust & Safety policies - from development and implementation to governance, maintenance, and retirement.
- Develop clear, enforceable marketplace policies and operational guidelines that balance customer experience, platform safety, legal compliance, and business objectives.
- Partner closely with Product, Legal, Privacy, Customer Service, Fraud, Moderation, Analytics, and Marketing to support new products and features, assess policy implications, and resolve policy ambiguities.
- Translate new legislation and regulatory requirements, including the Digital Services Act (DSA) and privacy obligations, into practical operational policies and enforcement frameworks.
- Establish and maintain policy governance, including review processes, approvals, version control, communication, and a central repository for policies and enforcement standards.
- Continuously monitor emerging marketplace risks, customer expectations, and regulatory developments to evolve policies and ensure consistent application across the business.
Who You Are:
- You bring 5+ years of experience in Trust & Safety, Policy Management, Risk, Compliance, Marketplace Operations, or a related field, ideally in a digital platform or marketplace environment.
- You have experience translating complex legal, regulatory, and business requirements into clear, practical, and scalable operational policies.
- You are a strategic thinker with excellent stakeholder management skills and enjoy collaborating across Product, Legal, Customer Service, Privacy, and other cross-functional teams to drive alignment.
- You are comfortable navigating ambiguity, balancing customer experience with safety, risk, and regulatory requirements, and making well-reasoned decisions in a fast-changing environment.
- You have excellent communication skills in both German and English, enabling you to communicate complex topics clearly with a wide range of stakeholders.
Benefits
At Kleinanzeigen, we care about our people - their wellbeing, growth, and life beyond work. Our benefits are designed to support you holistically, giving you flexibility and opportunities to thrive.
Flexibility
Flexible working time (hybrid)
20 days “work from anywhere”
Paid additional parental leave for both parents
Extra paid days off for special occasions (e.g. your wedding or a move)
Wellbeing & Support
Confidential support & coaching for you and your loved ones
Annual company sports events
Pension and life insurance
Growth & Development
Personal development budget
Learning opportunities to grow your skills and career
Perks &Everyday benefits
Corporate benefits and exclusive discounts
An attractive referral program
Transportation allowance
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Kleinanzeigen is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We welcome people of all backgrounds, races, religions, colours, national origins, gender identities, sexual orientation, ages, marital status, or disability.
If this role sparks your interest but you’re not sure you meet every single requirement, we’d still love to hear from you anyway.