Product Compliance Manager (f/m/d)
About Apaleo
Apaleo is the world’s most open, API-first property management platform powering the next generation of hospitality operations.
Its modular, AI-powered infrastructure enables hoteliers to customise their tech stack, automate routine work, and deliver seamless, personalised guest experiences through best-in-class apps and autonomous AI agents.
We are seeking a Product Compliance Manager (f/m/d) to ensure our platform remains compliant with fiscal, legal, and hospitality-specific requirements across all supported markets.
You will proactively monitor regulatory developments, assess their product impact, and collaborate closely with Product and Engineering to translate complex legal and fiscal obligations into actionable guidance.
- Support audit readiness and reduce compliance risk
- Enable seamless hotel operations
- Safeguard customers and platform scalability
- Drive sustainable global growth
What You’ll Be Up To
Regulatory Intelligence & Country Strategy
- Monitor regulatory developments (fiscal, tax, invoicing, e-invoicing, VAT, guest registration, data privacy)
- Maintain and contribute to the product compliance roadmap
- Provide early risk assessments and deadline visibility
- Support market prioritisation based on regulatory complexity and business impact
- Define clear country-level compliance requirements and constraints
Product Design & Implementation
- Review and shape compliance-critical product workflows
- Translate regulations into structured product specifications (data models, audit trails, reporting, APIs, event flows)
- Partner with Engineering to ensure audit-ready implementations
- Participate in fiscal integration design reviews (e.g. Fonoa, Invopop, Efsta)
- Provide compliance validation and release recommendations
Country Readiness & Go-Live
- Validate fiscal and regulatory flows before market launch
- Assess country readiness: Supported / Supported with constraints / Not ready
- Define compliance acceptance criteria and test scenarios
- Ensure documentation supports audits and certifications
External Partners & Commercial Support
- Approve configurations and verify compliance certifications with fiscal partners
- Maintain alignment with third-party integrations and regulatory bodies
- Support Sales and Customer Success in regulatory discussions
- Reduce deal risk by proactively identifying compliance constraints
Documentation & Continuous Monitoring
- Maintain a structured repository of country rules and regulatory logic
- Develop compliance playbooks, checklists, and guidelines
- Track regulatory changes and drive product updates end-to-end
- Monitor incidents and continuously improve compliance processes
What You’ll Bring
- Degree in Law, Tax, Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 4+ years experience in product compliance or regulatory roles within SaaS/tech
- Strong understanding of fiscal regulations, invoicing mandates, tax reporting, and data protection
- Experience translating complex regulations into actionable product requirements
- Proven ability to independently own projects end-to-end
- Strong analytical and stakeholder management skills
- Excellent communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences
Nice to Have
- Knowledge of European fiscal regulations (Germany, Spain, Italy, France)
- Experience with API-based fiscal integrations and tax authority platforms
- Professional certifications in tax or compliance
What Success Looks Like (6–12 Months)
- Countries launch on time with full regulatory compliance
- Product teams receive clear and actionable compliance guidance early
- Compliance risks are identified early, minimising blockers and incidents
- Sales and Customer Success confidently address regulatory topics
- Compliance becomes a strategic growth enabler
What We Offer
Culture & Growth
- Diverse & International Team – Collaborate with professionals from 20+ nationalities
- Growth & Development – 360° feedback, dedicated learning budget, evolving career framework
- Autonomy & Ownership – Take responsibility in a culture built on trust and transparency
- Shape Hospitality Tech – Drive real impact in a fast-growing scale-up
- Competitive Compensation – Fair, benchmark-driven salary and performance recognition
Perks & Lifestyle
- Flexible & Remote Work – Office, home, or hybrid setup
- Free Public Transport – Fully covered Deutschland Ticket
- Team Events – Dinners, meetups, Oktoberfest celebrations, Christmas parties, offsites
- 30 Days Paid Time Off – Time to recharge and disconnect
- Health & Wellbeing – Access to gyms and wellness options via EGYM Wellpass
Make an Impact at Apaleo
Joining Apaleo means driving meaningful change in the hospitality industry.
Your contributions will shape our platform, influence company-wide decisions, and redefine the future of hospitality tech.
Your voice matters, your ideas are valued, and your impact is tangible.
Equal Opportunity Statement
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.
We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. Personal data will be handled in full compliance with GDPR and applicable data protection regulations.
