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Hybrid in Amsterdam·Added today (last checked 4 Nov)
Our summary
- Work mode
- Hybrid, Amsterdam
- Languages
- Dutch
- Experience
- 3+ years



Skills
This job advert was originally written in Dutch.
Pay & benefits
What you'll get
- A suitable salary for your role and responsibility, depending on experience and qualifications. Plus, a good pension. Good for the future. In addition to your salary, you will also receive holiday allowance and an annual bonus (depending on results and development).
- A laptop and phone that you may also use privately and a monthly internet allowance.
- 29 vacation days, to recharge and refuel.
- With the mobility budget, you decide for yourself how you travel; for example, choose a lease car, an advantageous public transport subscription, or arrange your transport easily via our app.
- At EY, we believe a healthy work-life balance is important. Hybrid working makes this much easier. Whether you work at the office, at client sites, or at home; we ensure that you receive a well-equipped home working space.
- The possibility to work from abroad for 20 working days per year.
- The possibility to exchange 3 national holidays for non-national holidays.
- You will receive all the space to grow, both personally and professionally. Whether you want to develop in your profession, as a person, or in your leadership style, we have an extensive range of training and education.
- Your health comes first. We believe that when you feel good, you also perform better. For instance, you will receive access to the wellbeing platform OpenUp (and also your family). Here, you can easily have a conversation with psychologists and lifestyle experts within 36 hours, and you can participate in sessions in the field of wellbeing.
- Much attention is paid to teaming and various internal networks with which you can participate in all kinds of social activities. After all, a pleasant working atmosphere and good cooperation with colleagues also contribute to your happiness at work.
The role
At EY, we're all in to shape your future with confidence.
We'll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go.
Join EY and help to build a better working world.
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At EY, you can be certain that you are making a difference: for society, the client, your colleagues, and your own development. At the same time, you get the freedom to work in a way that fits your life. Whether you choose specialization, broadening your horizons, or leadership: you are in control. Together with ambitious colleagues in an open and trusted culture, you strive for the highest possible results every day. Big on possibilities, friendly in collaboration. EY provides the resources you need to further shape your career and make an impact within your field.
Your new job | About your key responsibilities
What you'll do
As a Senior Consultant Data Governance & Privacy within EY Technology Risk, you help organizations gain control over their data, privacy, and compliance risks. You support them in the responsible and transparent use of data and personal data, and in complying with relevant laws and regulations.
You work on diverse issues at the intersection of privacy, data governance, AI governance, and digital ethics. In doing so, you combine knowledge of laws and regulations, such as the GDPR, Wpg, Wgs, and AI Act, with knowledge of governance, processes, and control.
As a Senior Consultant, you take substantive responsibility for assignments, maintain direct contact with clients, and collaborate with various EY specialists. You analyze complex issues and translate them into concrete and actionable advice and improvement measures. Additionally, you mentor junior colleagues and contribute to the further development of our services. In this way, we help organizations use data and personal data carefully and responsibly, and we strengthen the trust of clients, citizens, and employees.
What you will be doing, among other things
- Performing privacy, data governance, and AI governance assessments, maturity scans, baseline measurements, and gap analyses.
- Advising on the design and improvement of privacy and data governance, including roles and responsibilities, policy, data management, data ownership, and data quality.
- Guiding DPIAs and advising on privacy by design, privacy by default, and other privacy and compliance issues.
- Performing supervisory investigations, privacy assurance assignments, and analyses of relevant laws and regulations.
- Supporting organizations as a privacy or data governance specialist, for example via co-sourcing or temporary deployment.
- Guiding junior colleagues and monitoring the substantive quality of assignments.
- Collaborating with colleagues within AI, data, and cyber to provide clients with integrated advice on data, privacy, AI, and governance issues.
Your office
Multiple options possible, also outside of this list.
Amsterdam
Our office in Amsterdam is located in the Zuidas: a vibrant area where many companies are based. In our Cross Towers, no fewer than 1,500 people are welcomed every day upon arrival. For a breathtaking view of Amsterdam, head to the 22nd floor. Collaboration takes on a new meaning through the Wavespace. This high-tech environment brings clients and colleagues together virtually from around the world.
Utrecht
Our office in Utrecht is practically located by the highway. FC Utrecht fan? Stadion Galgenwaard is just around the corner. The rounded shapes make this building extra special. During your lunch break, you can enjoy a self-composed salad on the sunny terrace.
Eindhoven
Our office in Eindhoven is located in the heart of the innovative Brainport region, where technology, collaboration, and social impact converge. The office, within walking distance of Eindhoven station, is known for its open atmosphere, short lines of communication, and typical Brabant coziness.
Rotterdam
Our office in Rotterdam is our headquarters and is beautifully located on the Maas with a view of the Erasmus Bridge. You can walk straight into the city, and downstairs you will find a cozy coffee bar. On sunny days, colleagues have lunch outside by the water. An inspiring place with an impressive view and a vibrant environment.
Zwolle
Our office in Zwolle was recently renovated and feels modern and fresh. Its location near the highway makes the office easily accessible. A convivial atmosphere prevails inside, and because it is a compact office, you quickly get to know everyone. A nice place where you work together pleasantly and switch gears quickly.
Groningen
Our office in Groningen has a perfect location near the highway with plenty of parking available at the door. The office is small but nice, and there are inspiring meeting rooms available that many teams enjoy using. Due to the size of the office, there is a lot of interaction between the different departments. A convivial and cozy atmosphere prevails. The restaurant on the ground floor is known for the delicious, fresh, and healthy lunch that the team prepares every day.
Your skills and abilities | About your unique contribution
- You have a completed bachelor's or master's degree and at least 3 years of relevant work experience within privacy, data governance, AI governance, compliance, risk management, IT audit, technology risk, or a similar field.
- You have knowledge of relevant privacy and data legislation, guidelines, and frameworks, such as the GDPR, UAVG, Wpg, Wgs, Wet PARTA, AI Act, EDPB guidelines, and ISO 27701.
- You possess or are working towards a relevant certification, such as CIPP/E, CIPM, AIGP, RE, or CISA.
- You are analytical and critical, work in a structured manner, and have an eye for quality. You are able to grasp complex issues and translate them into clear and practically applicable advice.
- You can take responsibility independently within assignments and know how to organize and prioritize tasks effectively.
- You are advisory-skilled and organizationally sensitive, and you can switch between different interests, perspectives, and levels within an organization.
- You communicate clearly with both technical specialists as well as IT and business stakeholders, and you feel comfortable in conversations with clients.
- You enjoy guiding junior colleagues, sharing knowledge, and collaborating within multidisciplinary teams.
- You have a good command of the Dutch and English languages, both spoken and written.
Hiring process
1 interview
- Interviews can mix in-person, phone and video contact.
- You may be asked to complete a written or online assessment.
Hiring process
Shaping your future together with us? | About your application process
For this vacancy, we would like to receive only your CV. This makes it easy for you to apply quickly.
- Our first contact: after your application, our recruiter will call you within seven days for a short introduction. We will briefly explore whether the position would suit you.
- The first interview: we ask you to complete an online assessment beforehand. Not a standard questionnaire, but a game-based one that looks at both your cognitive skills and your behavioral preferences. During the interview, we will discuss the results together, and a colleague from the relevant department will also be present. During this mutual introduction, we would love to get to know you, and you will have the opportunity to ask your questions as well.
- The second interview: If we see a match after the first interview and you are still enthusiastic, a second introduction will follow. In this interview, we will go deeper into the position and other relevant themes, and sometimes a business case is also part of the procedure. It may be that a final interview takes place.
- We are a match. You will receive an offer from us and we will conduct a pre-employment screening. After that, your new challenge begins. Welcome to EY!
About EY
- Industry
- Consulting
- Founded
- 1989
- Employees
- 300,000+
- Headquarters
- London, UK
In their own words
About the company & team
Within the Data Governance & Privacy team of Technology Risk, we work on issues at the intersection of privacy, data governance, AI governance, and technology. Our team consists of advisors, managers, and specialists with various backgrounds and expertise. Because of this, we view issues from different perspectives and learn a lot from each other.
We are a close-knit and committed team in which quality, collaboration, and personal development are central. We actively share knowledge and regularly organize knowledge sessions, team activities, and informal gatherings. As a Senior Advisor, you will be given the space to take responsibility, guide junior colleagues, and further develop within your own expertise.
Our assignments bring business, technology, and assurance together. Therefore, you will regularly work with colleagues both within and outside the team, including auditors and specialists in the fields of cyber, data, and AI, both in the Netherlands and internationally. Our clients vary from public organizations to large enterprises in different sectors. This ensures variety in your assignments and offers plenty of opportunities to gain broad experience and further specialize. Additionally, you will be given the space to actively contribute to the further development of our Data Governance & Privacy services.
Additional information
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