(Senior) Privacy Advisor

Roles & Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough evaluations of clients' data privacy and protection strategies in both public and private sectors.
• Assess clients' data governance processes, risk management, controls, and compliance against best practices and regulatory requirements.
• Work with client leadership to develop data privacy strategies that are in line with changing regulations and business requirements.
• Implement and support sustainable data privacy solutions, focusing on data mapping, risk assessment, and compliance management.
• Collaborate closely with client executives and technical teams to lead strategic shifts in data protection, risk mitigation, and regulatory compliance.
• Identify potential data privacy risks, offer mitigation solutions, and effectively communicate with client stakeholders.
• Help clients develop and refine data protection policies, processes, and procedures.
• Evaluate and improve incident response strategies for data breaches.

Location

Zaventem HQ

Skills & Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of experience in data privacy and protection.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university in law, computer science or business management. Experience in data privacy regulations such as GDPR is preferred.
• Knowledge of control frameworks and standards in GRC (Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance) and privacy.
• Previous experience in drafting, revising, and implementing policies, procedures, and controls.
• Relevant data privacy certifications (e.g., CIPP/E, CIPM, CIPT) are advantageous.
• Knowledge of privacy tools (e.g., OneTrust) is advantageous.
• Language requirements: English and Dutch or French mandatory.

We offer

• An international corporate culture in which personal growth, mutual trust and lifelong learning are being fostered.
• A competitive and attractive compensation package and a great number of extra-legal advantages (Company car + fuel card, IPhone/IPad, group & hospitalization insurance, Allowances,…) which are customizable with our Reflex@KPMG plan.
• Career and business development opportunities combined with trainings based on your personal needs and ambitions.
• Learning and growth opportunities designed for leaders through our Management development Track.
• Flexible, hybrid work arrangements to enable working from wherever you are.
• A team of passionate colleagues to reach higher goals and support each other.
• A buddy and performance manager to support and assist you through your first months at KPMG.
• Great teambuilding, sport & wellbeing initiatives through our Together@KPMG program.
• An inclusive workspace that encourages diversity and pursues mutual respect for each other’s beliefs and backgrounds.