Global Privacy Officer

This is what we offer you

• Thirteenth month's salary and 8% holiday allowance
• 10% Employee Benefit Budget
• EUR 1,400 development budget per year
• Hybrid working: balance between home and office work (possible for most roles)
• A pension, for which you can set the maximum amount of your personal contribution

Join our dynamic Data Protection Specialists team (DPS) and play a crucial role in safeguarding privacy and data protection across our global operations. If you're passionate about privacy and ready to make a significant impact, we want to hear from you!

You and your job
As part of the Data Protection Specialists (DPS) team within the Global Privacy Office, you will carry out the delegated tasks of the Global Data Protection Officer (GDPO). By providing actionable privacy advice to our first-line colleagues, you help balance risk, return, and sustainability. The DPS team consists of approximately 12 colleagues and reports to the GDPO.

Practical Examples

• Serving as the privacy expert for the organization on your designated topics;
• Acting as a contact point for escalated requests and complaints from individuals regarding their personal data;
• Advising on data protection impact assessments (DPIAs) and personal data breaches.

Facts & Figures

• 12 colleagues in the DPS team;
• 43,822 Rabobank colleagues around the world.

Top 3 responsibilities

• Provide actionable advice on privacy-related issues on behalf of the (GDPO);
• Act as a contact point for escalated requests and complaints from individuals on the processing of their personal data and the Dutch Data Protection Authority (DPA) on issues relating to processing;
• Inform and advise our colleagues in the first line of responsibility on data privacy and record keeping.

Together we achieve more than alone
We believe in the power of difference. Bringing together people's differences is what makes us an even better bank. So we are very curious about what you can bring to our team at DPS.

‘In your role within DPS, you are engaged daily in practically assisting the business in mitigating risks. Together with stakeholders, you work on building a strong foundation for further development and innovation without losing sight of individuals' privacy interests’
Marijn Kok, Global Privacy Officer

The 12 people in DPS advise the organization on privacy related-issues, support data subjects as an escalation point, and cooperate with the Dutch DPA. Working together is the way we work; as 1 expert team at Rabobank.

Talking of Rabobank: We are a Dutch bank that operates in 38 countries for over 9,500,000 customers. Together with these customers, our members and partners we stand side by side to create a world in which everyone has access to enough healthy food. In the Netherlands we work to create a country in which people are happy with how they live, work and do business.

You and your talent

Do you feel that this is a role for you, but you’re not sure whether you tick every box mentioned below? Feel free to reach out to me anyway to discuss opportunities within the department. This goes for the number of years of experience as well as the educational level.

• BSc or MSc degree in a relevant field;
• +5 years (with BSc) or +3 years (with MSc) of relevant working experience, e.g. in roles in Information Security, Compliance, Risk, or Audit. Working experience as a (delegated) Data Protection Officer is a plus;
• You are passionate about Data Protection. Proven knowledge, for instance through a CIPP/E certification, is a plus;
• You actively contribute to collaborative efforts, leveraging diverse perspectives to create a positive impact achieving collective goals;
• You navigate change & uncertainty with flexibility, adaptability, and a proactive mindset;
• You present yourself in an impactful and inspiring way in both Dutch & English.