What does this job entail?
KBC is a digital frontrunner. KBC Mobile was recently named the best mobile banking app worldwide, and our data-driven strategy aims to provide our customers with the very best service. Of course, our customers expect us to treat their data respectfully, and we do this in line with all regulations concerning data and privacy protection. As a Senior Data Protection Adviser, you will contribute to these efforts. Together with your colleagues in the Compliance Data Protection team, you will help KBC lead the way when it comes to data protection.
What do we expect from you?
- You will monitor relevant legislation and new developments regarding the processing of personal data and privacy laws.
- You will advise on implementation within KBC and monitor compliance across all of KBC's activities.
- You will advise on new products and activities from a data protection perspective and advise on the implementation of Data Protection Impact Assessments.
- You will support commercial line management in improving employee awareness and assist in the development of training programmes.
- You will develop internal policies and revise them where necessary
Your key strengths?
- You have expert knowledge of privacy regulations and have at least 10 years of practical experience in data and privacy protection
- You have good knowledge and a passion for data protection applied to technical and IT domains (e.g. cookies, tokenization, encryption, etc.) .
- You have a master's degree in a field such as law, economics, IT or similar.
- You have strong experience in IT related matters from a data protection point of view
- You are highly driven and fully committed.
- You have strong critical thinking and analytical skills, you can think outside the box and you take a solution-oriented approach.
- You can communicate clearly in English, French or Dutch.
- You can be assertive when necessary and can persuade others in a diplomatic manner.
- You can unite and lead people to achieve a common goal.
- You don’t have any problem with working independently, though you also enjoy working with others and achieving goals as a team.
What can we offer you?
- At KBC you can expect superb onboarding, very friendly colleagues and a stimulating atmosphere at work.
- Throughout your career at KBC we will encourage you to continually grow as a person and as a professional. You can follow training courses to further hone your hard and soft skills.
- Our offices are easy to reach by public transport, and you can work from home some of the time if you prefer.
- Flexible working hours help you to establish a good work-life balance.
- We will offer you a permanent contract and a competitive salary, with additional fringe benefits. Sounds familiar? Of course, because that’s something you read in every job ad. However, KBC makes the difference for you by providing an extensive flex package. It’s too comprehensive to explain here: we will be happy to discuss the various benefits – large and small – with you during your interview.
Can you help us make the difference?
You will join a highly motivated and varied team in Group Compliance in the Data Protection Unit. Surrounded by great colleagues and involved in challenging projects, you can grow in various directions.
Stéphanie Borreman
Respect and inclusion are core values at KBC.
We believe that the individuality of our employees and the diversity of our teams make it possible to achieve great things. That’s why we recruit new employees based on talent and motivation, regardless of their background or story.
Interested in contributing to new ideas and solutions that help our customers and society move forward?
Like to join us in innovating, greening and connecting to others every day and help us achieve our aim of being the reference in the financial sector?
And how would you like to do all that at a ‘Top Employer’?
If this ticks all your boxes, apply now so we can get to know you.
And, who knows, you might soon be embarking on this exciting journey with us.
