Non-financial risk specialist (Data Protection domain)

Our company is growing rapidly and for our growing expertise hub we are searching for experienced candidates for the position of non-financial risk specialist in the area of data protection and data retention. As a gatekeeper to the financial system, we have a responsibility to protect our customers, society and the entire financial system by keeping ING safe, secure and compliant. This is a top priority, and it is part of who we are: integrity is at the heart of our Orange Code the ING values and behaviours.

Your scope of responsibilities covers the implementation and monitoring of data protection, data retention and data management control activities assigned to you. You maintain continuous oversight of the status and progress of the non-financial risk matters relevant for data protection, data retention and data management and you are the ‘go to’ subject matter expert for business on these areas.

The right candidate needs to have Data protection and Data retention strong risk awareness and knowledge and analytical skills, be proficient in disciplined execution, able to combine content expertise with project management skills and capable of achieving solid results in an international complex and dynamic environment. This entails maintaining close links with all stakeholders involved.

Key responsibilities

• Act as risk expert in the area of data management, data protection and data retention
• Liaise with business and 2nd Line of Defence to identify and understand where operational risks arise. Advise on how to manage data protection and data retention risk and improve the overall process.
• Facilitate the other non-financial risk activities and present risk/control topics in front of various stakeholders.

Personality requirements and skills:

• Experience with the management of complex Non-financial Risks in the area of data protection and data retention.
• Experience and ability to successfully manage different stakeholders on the operational, tactical and strategic level
• Organizational sensitivity with persuasiveness-skills and ability to use indirect influence
• Strong communication skills
• Performance reporting, result analyses and action follow up
• Ability to build bridges, bring people together (interpersonal awareness), act as a sparring partner to various stakeholders
• Strong work ethic combined with a structured and disciplined approach, resulting in ‘getting things done’
• Knowledge of risk management processes for non-financial or operational risk is big advantage