Data Protection Professional

ING Hubs Philippines; Metro Manila; On-site; PHP 1,000,000 - 1,700,000; Full time

Job summary

ING Hubs Philippines is seeking a Data Protection Professional to provide expert oversight of complex privacy and data protection activities across ING's operations. You will translate regulatory requirements into practical business solutions, lead assessments, and collaborate with diverse stakeholders to embed privacy into processes.

You will drive the continuous improvement of ING's privacy frameworks, tools, and ways of working while mentoring colleagues and contributing to risk-aware

Qualifications

• 7+ years of hands-on data protection and privacy compliance experience.
• Deep knowledge of privacy principles and data protection regulatory frameworks.
• Experience conducting DPIAs, LIAs, RoPA, TIAs, and vendor risk assessments.
• Experience assessing data breaches and supporting DSR processes.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to mentor colleagues and provide technical leadership.

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.

Skills

DPIA

LIA

Vendor risk

TIA

RoPA

DSR

Regulatory interpretation

Stakeholder management

Mentoring

Privacy frameworks

Education

CIPM certification

CIPP/E

CIPP/US

CIPT

Tools

Privacy management tools

Job description

Job Description:

Data Protection Professional

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.

About The Team

You will join a team of privacy and risk professionals dedicated to helping ING manage data responsibly. The team partners closely with business, technology, security, risk, and legal stakeholders to ensure privacy considerations are integrated into decision-making and innovation initiatives.

Together, we foster a culture of knowledge sharing, continuous improvement, and pragmatic risk management.

Required Skills & Experience

• 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.

What You'll Do

• 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.

What 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.

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.

About ING

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.