Data Protection Stageur

The Data Protection Intern supports the Data Protection Executive team in ensuring compliance with applicable data protection regulations (including GDPR) and internal policies. The objective of this role is to contribute to the continuous improvement of privacy governance, support the implementation of compliance initiatives, and enhance awareness of data protection principles across the organization.

He/she contributes from a legal and regulatory perspective to the company’s data protection framework and supports the development of a robust privacy culture within a dynamic and agile environment.

This role also includes supporting key operational privacy activities, such as the management of data breaches and data subject requests, ensuring timely and compliant handling in line with regulatory requirements.

Given the international scope of the projects and interactions with global stakeholders, an excellent level of English is required.

Key Responsibilities:

· Policy:
Supports the development and maintenance of privacy policies, guidelines, and procedures. Contributes to translating regulatory requirements into practical controls and operational activities.

· Privacy Compliance & Advisory:

• Supports the team in providing advice on data protection matters to business stakeholders.
• Assists in the analysis of privacy-related issues and contributes to identifying compliant solutions.
• Contributes to the implementation of privacy requirements in projects, products, and processes.

· Data Breach & Data Subject Requests:

• Supports the management of data breaches, including initial assessment, documentation, escalation, and follow-up actions.
• Assists in handling data subject requests (e.g., access, rectification, erasure, restriction, objection), ensuring proper tracking, timely responses, and compliance with regulatory deadlines.

· Documentation & Governance:

• Supports the drafting and updating of privacy documentation (e.g., privacy notices, records of processing activities, DPIAs, LIA, FRIA).
• Helps maintain documentation frameworks in line with regulatory expectations.

· Risk Management, Compliance:

• Supports the identification and assessment of data protection risks.
• Contributes to compliance monitoring activities and internal controls.
• Support the local training programs on data protection, assisting in raising awareness of data protection principles within the organization.

· Networks:

Collaborates with internal stakeholders (e.g., IT, HR, Business functions) and supports interaction with external advisors when required.

· Knowledge acquisition and sharing:

• Stays informed about developments in data protection regulations and industry best practices.
• Supports the dissemination of knowledge and lessons learned within the organization.

Requirements:

Education:

• Master’s degree in Law

Technical Skills:

• Knowledge of data protection laws and regulations (including GDPR)
• Understanding of key privacy processes (e.g., DPIA, data subject rights, data breach handling)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Excellent English, both written and spoken

Soft Skills:

• Attitude to work in a global team
• Analytical mindset
• Proactive attitude
• Communication skills
• Customer focus

Location: Milan (hybrid)

About ING

ING offers many opportunities to build a diverse and rewarding career. You will be joining an international innovative digital bank, the first in Italy to adopt a fully flexible smart working model, and you will be working in a stimulating environment where you can grow both as an individual and as a professional.

Our purpose - empowering people to stay a step ahead in life and in business - represents our belief in people’s potential. We don’t judge, coach or to tell people how to live their lives. We empower people and businesses to realize their own vision for a better future.

#doyourthing is our brand direction with us each and every day. It is how we articulate our purpose and our promise to make banking frictionless to the world. ‘do your thing’ is about people being free to live the life they want to live, knowing that they will make their world a little better for it.

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The benefits of joining ING

In addition to being a part of a great team, working in a fun and innovative environment, we offer:

• Super flexible smart working
• Competitive base salaries and performance based bonuses
• Diverse cultures & Innovative mindsets
• International Environment
• Commitment to sustainability
• Lots of training development opportunities to help you grow
• Lots of moments dedicated to physical and mental well-being
• A special day off when it is your birthday: we call it #doyourbirthday!
• And of course we can’t forget: free water & coffee at the office!

Our Commitment

Diversity is a fundamental element of our corporate culture, and we are fully committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment, based on mutual respect and the value of diversity, offering equal job opportunities to all qualified candidates.

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