What does this job entail?
Our customers expect us to treat their data respectfully, and rightly so. We do this fully in line with all regulations concerning privacy and data protection. As KBC Group Data Protection Coordinator, you will play a vital role within an organisation with an explicit digital strategy.
Your core task will be managing the risks associated with data protection & AI at Group level. This will be a coordinating and connecting role in which you bridge the gap between the various colleagues within KBC Group who are responsible for data protection & AI. You will work together with local Data Protection Officers and Compliance Teams in the various KBC entities. You will visit colleagues in Hungary, the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Bulgaria at least twice a year.
What do we expect from you?
- You will manage the local Data Protection Officers at a functional level so you can report on the extent to which data protection is being implemented throughout the Group and so you can ensure a uniform approach.
- You will advise the local Data Protection Officers in key strategic business projects in which data protection comes into play.
- You will ensure appropriate group-wide reporting regarding data protection risks.
- You will ensure the right information flow between the local entities and the Belgian headquarter.
- You will update the local entities and provide status report about the AI Act implementation project.
- Based on your expertise, you will advise and coach the local Data Protection Officers and local Chief Compliance Officers. For example, you will support the local Data Protection Officers when the local data protection authority makes enquiries and in the event of customer complaints regarding data protection.
- You will share your knowledge with colleagues, give data protection training and increase their awareness regarding related risks.
Your key strengths?
- You have a university degree, and at least 8 years relevant experience in a bank, in consultancy or at a law firm.
- Your experience includes:
- managing / coordinating the functional aspects of an international team
- project management
- contact with regulators for consultations and enquiries.
- You are an expert, with specialised knowledge of European and Belgian legislation and practice regarding data protection. AI related knowledge is an asset. You assimilate knowledge quickly, in particular concerning directives, best practices and specific aspects of local privacy and data protection regulations;
- You communicate expertly in English – you are clear, you empathise and you connect people. You easily make new contacts and you enjoy negotiating to reach a win-win.
- Colleagues get to know you as a reliable, principled and results-oriented professional who works together with other to find solutions to challenges.
What can we offer you?
- You will join an enthusiastic team of compliance experts.
- At KBC you can expect superb onboarding, very friendly colleagues and a great atmosphere at work.
- Throughout your career at KBC we will encourage you to continually grow as a person and as a professional. Besides on-the-job learning, you can attend training courses in which you will further hone your hard and soft skills. You will also be able to attend specialised webinars and seminars.
- 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 create a good work-life balance.
- We will offer you a permanent contract and a competitive salary, with additional non-statutory benefits. Sounds familiar? Of course, you read this in every job ad. KBC makes the difference for you with an extensive flex package. Too extensive 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 meet a lot of people from local entities, get to know different entities and their culture and you will be involved in key GDPR related group wide projects, which are triggered by KBC Group wide Data driven and Digital Strategy.
Margit Dolezalova
Respect and inclusion are core values at KBC. We believe that the individuality of our employees and the diversity of our teams are key to achieving great things. That’s why we recruit new employees based on talent and motivation, regardless of their background or story.
We work closely together to be the reference in the financial sector by innovating, greening and connecting. Interested in joining a ‘Top Employer’ and contributing to new ideas and solutions that help our customers and society move forward?
If this ticks all your boxes, apply now so we can get to know you. And if there are any specific things you’d like us to consider in your application, please let us know. We look forward to hearing from you soon!
