Data Protection Expert

Work within the Local Data Protection Office, acting as part of the second line of defence, supporting oversight and advisory activities to ensure compliance with data protection obligations pursuant EU Regulation 679/2016 (“GDPR”), other legislations on personal data and contributing to the independent assessment of local and global programs impacting personal data, including aspects related to information security controls and data protection by design.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support second line oversight activities on data protection programs, contributing to the assessment of compliance with GDPR requirements and providing advisory to the business and first line functions, while gaining exposure to related information security and data protection controls.
• Facilitate effective communication and awareness across the Bank, promoting a sound understanding of data protection requirements and their integration into business processes and controls.
• Assist in the review and challenge of Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) and support the maintenance of the Record of Processing Activities.
• Provide support in incident management, including second line review and challenge on data breach assessments, cooperating with IT and Security functions on security-related events, and supporting the evaluation of data subjects’ rights requests.
• Review procedures, policies, guidelines relating to data protection domains, providing independent validation and recommendations for improvement, also considering technical and organisational security measures.
• Perform second line controls and independent gap analysis, supporting the identification and tracking of remediation actions, including those related to data protection and information security measures.
• Support the local training programs on data protection, contributing to awareness initiatives aimed at strengthening both compliance culture and secure handling of information.

Requirements:

Education

• Degree in Law or in computer science.
• Master or equivalent post university specialization in data protection or computer science (preferred).

Required Experience

• Experience of at least 2 to 4 years in data protection / legal / compliance / computer science.

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge on data protection laws and regulations.
• Knowledge on information technology and computer science.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent in English both oral and written.

Soft skills

• Attitude to work in a global team, cooperation value and influencing a global environment.
• Mature and confident with strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently, under pressure with commitment to tasks.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Curious and passionate in interpersonal relationship.

Values added

• The ideal candidate is an effective communicator and a proactive problem solver, with a pragmatic and resilient mindset. An ability to balance regulatory requirements with business needs, along with an interest in data protection and information security topics, is key to being successful in this role.

Working conditions: Full Time

Duration: Permanent

Location: Milan (hybrid) 

About ING

ING offers many opportunities to build a diverse and rewarding career. You will be joining an international innovative digital bank, the first in Italy to adopt a fully flexible smart working model, and you will be working in a stimulating environment where you can grow both as an individual and as a professional. Our purpose - empowering people to stay a step ahead in life and in business - represents our belief in people’s potential. We don’t judge, coach or to tell people how to live their lives. We empower people and businesses to realize their own vision for a better future.
#doyourthing is our brand direction with us each and every day. It is how we articulate our purpose and our promise to make banking frictionless to the world.
‘do your thing’ is about people being free to live the life they want to live, knowing that they will make their world a little better for it.
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The benefits of joining ING

In addition to being a part of a great team, working in a fun and innovative environment, we offer:

• Super flexible smart working

• Competitive base salaries and performance based bonuses

• Diverse cultures & Innovative mindsets

• International Environment

• Commitment to sustainability

• Lots of training development opportunities to help you grow

• Lots of moments dedicated to physical and mental well-being

• A special day off when it is your birthday: we call it #doyourbirthday!

• And of course we can’t forget: free water & coffee at the office! 

Our Commitment

Diversity is a fundamental element of our corporate culture, and we are fully committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment, based on mutual respect and the value of diversity, offering equal job opportunities to all qualified candidates.

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