Privacy Officer (PME)

Would you like to contribute to the data protection of Rabobank worldwide? As a member of the Product Management & Expertise (PME) team which is part of the Global Privacy Office (GPO) you will!

You and your job

PME provides specialized expertise on privacy, data protection and record keeping and their intersections with AI and ESG. PME keeps up with regulatory developments and news and informs and advices Rabobank Group. PME is also responsible for Rabobank Group Global Policies and Standards for privacy, data protection and record keeping.

PME is looking for an experienced all round and hands-on Privacy Officer with project management skills. As a Privacy Officer you contribute by supporting the GPO (2nd line) in exercising her regulatory oversight tasks, and in informing, advising and issuing recommendations to the organization. You can make a difference by making sure we as a bank ‘do the right thing’.

PME works closely together with the other GPO teams: Data Protection Oversight (DOS) and Data Protection Specialists (DPS). Together we get things done; together we are one Global Privacy Office (GPO).

Facts & Figures

• Hours negotiable, with a minimum of 32 hours;
• GPO with more than 30 direct colleagues;
• 9.5 million customers around the world.

Top 3 responsibilities

• Handle complex matters related to overall data protection at Rabobank Group and/or the interplay with other regulations (such as the AI Act, AML regulation and digital regulations) and other functional professional disciplines (such as data management and security), and thereby supporting Manager PME;
• Absorb new and upcoming laws, regulations and regulatory guidances, assess the impact for Rabobank Group and translate into advice and training and into Rabobank Group Global Policies and Standards for privacy, data protection and record keeping;
• Contribute to PME project management and communication.

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 Global Privacy Office, and eager to hear what you want to learn from us!

“Data protection is a foundation for Rabobanks processes and services. GPO is at the very heart of this, in 2 main roles: supervising and advising. GPO is a very strong team, collaborating closely with the first line of responsibility (1LoR) and compliance, and together acting as gatekeepers of privacy and trust of our clients and employees and the protection of their personal data.”

Patrick van der Made, Manager PME / MT GPO

The more than 30 people in the 2nd line GPO make sure that Rabobank processes personal data, in line with internal and external guidelines, protects personal data and acts within the legal and ethical boundaries. Working together is the way we work; as 1 open and welcoming Rabobank team. Together with many other Rabobank colleagues, we strive to keep personal data safe.

Talking of Rabobank: We are a Dutch bank that operates in 38 countries for over 9,5000,000 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

• Bachelor’s degree with at least 10 years or Master’s degree with at least 5 years of work experience in privacy and data protection or a related topic;
• In-depth expert in the field of privacy and data protection;
• Acts as senior partner in dialogue for (higher) management;
• Project management skills and experience;
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills and the ability to work in a large, complex, international organization with a diverse stakeholders framework with different interests;
• Proficient in both Dutch and English, enabling you to participate confidently and professionally in discussions in either language;
• You have one or more of the following certifications: CIPP/E, CIPT, CIPM certification, the post executive specialization course on Privacy and Data Protection Legislation, Grotius or similar.

Pré:

• Experience in working in an international financial institution;
• Experience with setting up training & awareness;
• Experience in (operational) risk management, IT security or tech.

Do you meet the requirements and think you can handle the job? Feel free to reach out. We love to see how we match!

You and the job application process

Reply to the vacancy for Privacy Officer (PME) at Rabobank before 26th of June.

• Any questions about the job content? Contact: Patrick van der Made, Manager PME / MT GPO via [email protected];
• Any questions about working at Rabobank and the process? Contact Sanne Courant, Corporate Recruiter via [email protected];
• We will hold the interviews through a video call;
• You can find answers to the most frequently asked questions on rabobank.jobs/en/faq;
• A security check is part of the process;
• We respect your privacy.