Data Protection Professional

About the Position

Help shape the future of data protection at ING

At ING, we believe people deserve the freedom to focus on what matters most to them. Behind that freedom is a strong commitment to protecting personal data and building trust in everything we do.

We're looking for an experienced Data Protection Professional who can navigate complex privacy challenges, provide expert guidance, and help strengthen our data protection practices across the organization. If you're passionate about translating regulatory requirements into practical business solutions and enjoy working with a diverse group of stakeholders, we'd love to hear from you.

Role Summary

As a Data Protection Professional, you will provide expert oversight and guidance on complex and high-risk data processing activities. You'll play a key role in ensuring data protection requirements are embedded into business processes while helping the organization maintain a strong privacy and compliance posture.

You will act as a trusted advisor to stakeholders, lead complex assessments, and contribute to the continuous improvement of our privacy frameworks, tools, and ways of working.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight and quality assurance for complex privacy and data protection assessments across multiple business areas.
• Identify privacy risks and recommend proportionate mitigation measures.
• Advise stakeholders on high-risk, complex, or ambiguous processing activities.
• Develop and enhance privacy frameworks, templates, and guidance materials.
• Review assessment outcomes and support capability development within the team.
• Drive initiatives that strengthen ING's overall privacy and data protection maturity.

Requirements

• 7+ years of hands-on experience in data protection and privacy compliance.
• Deep knowledge of privacy principles and data protection regulatory frameworks.
• Strong experience conducting and reviewing:
  • Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIA)
  • Legitimate Interest Assessments (LIA)
  • Third-Party and Vendor Risk Assessments
  • Transfer Impact Assessments (TIA)
  • Records of Processing Activities (RoPA)
• Experience assessing data breaches and supporting Data Subject Rights (DSR) processes.
• Ability to interpret complex regulations and translate them into practical business outcomes.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to mentor colleagues and provide technical leadership.

Preferred

• Background in technology, information security, risk management, or legal disciplines.
• Relevant certifications such as CIPM, CIPP/E, CIPP/US, or CIPT.
• Experience using privacy management tools.

We Offer

• The opportunity to influence privacy and compliance practices across a global organization.
• Exposure to complex regulatory, technology, and business challenges.
• A collaborative environment that values expertise, curiosity, and continuous learning.
• Opportunities to mentor others and help shape best practices.
• The chance to contribute to meaningful work that protects customers, colleagues, and the business.

About the Company

With 65,000 employees and operations in approximately 40 countries, there is no shortage of opportunities for people with initiative who want to help people take a step ahead in life and in business. Do you want to work at the cutting edge of what's possible and at the same time ensure you work with integrity and hold the customer's interests at heart? Do you want to be surrounded by progressive, inspiring, diverse, and supportive colleagues? Then there is no better place to invest your talents than at ING. Join us. Apply today.

How to Apply

Click the application button on our careers site and submit your application through Workday. We look forward to learning more about your experience and how you can help us continue building a strong culture of data protection and trust.

Equal Opportunity

Don't meet 100% of the qualifications? Don't let that hold you back. Research shows that many talented professionals only apply when they meet every requirement. If this role excites you and your experience aligns with most of the criteria, we encourage you to apply.

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About ING

ING’s vision is to unlock our people’s full potential through our inclusive culture where everyone has the opportunity to develop and have impact for our customers and society. To achieve this vision, our policies support diversity, equity, and inclusion. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not tolerate discrimination of any kind with regard to age, gender, gender identity, cultural background, experience, religion, race, ethnicity, disability, family responsibilities, sexual orientation, social origin, or any other status protected by applicable law. If you require any assistance or if we can accommodate you in any way when participating in our application and/or interview process, please email the recruiting contact listed for the relevant position. We will be happy to work with you to ensure a fair and accessible process. Read more about our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and belonging here.