Associate/Senior Associate, Data Protection

TRS FORENSICS SDN. BHD.; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 48,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

TRS FORENSICS SDN. BHD. is recruiting Associate/Senior Associate, Data Protection to deliver local and overseas advisory work on data protection, cybersecurity, and investigations.

You will support governance, risk, and compliance engagements and assist in building tailored policies and documentation. The role requires a Diploma or Degree in a related field, strong English communication, and the ability to travel overseas occasionally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Diploma in a relevant field with coursework in data protection or compliance.
• 1-2 years in data protection, compliance, risk advisory, internal audit or investigations preferred.
• Strong written English for reports and client communications.
• Ability to travel overseas occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Provide GRC advisory in data protection and risk management.
• Conduct internal audits and compliance reviews.
• Perform business process reviews focusing on data protection and privacy laws.
• Identify gaps and risks, and provide actionable remediation recommendations.
• Execute project work plans: interviews, fieldwork, documentation, reporting.
• Develop and implement tailored policies and procedures for clients.
• Prepare clear reports and manage client relationships throughout projects.
• Plan and participate in team activities.

Skills

Law degree or related field

Data protection knowledge

Risk management

Investigations experience

English proficiency

Education

Law/related degree

Job description

Associate/Senior Associate, Data Protection

As part of our team, you will get opportunities to be involved in a diverse range of local and overseas advisory work such as data protection, cybersecurity, and corporate investigations. Training will be provided to equip team members with the necessary expertise.

Provide Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) Advisory Services in data protection and risk management

Perform internal audits and compliance reviews to assess the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls, governance processes and regulatory compliance

Carry out business process reviews, with focus on data protection and privacy laws and regulation requirements across various jurisdictions

Identify gaps and compliance risks in internal processes, and provide practical recommendations for improvements and remediation actions

Execute project work plans, including interviewing clients, fieldwork, documentation and reporting

Assisting client in developing and implementing tailored policies, procedures and other relevant documentation

Prepare clear, concise reports highlighting findings and actionable recommendations

Manage client relationships throughout the project, ensuring clear communication and timely delivery of project deliverables

Plan and participate in team activities

Desired Skill Sets:

At least a Diploma or Degree in Law, Risk Management, Business Management, Economics, Information Technology, or related technical fields

Priority will be given to candidates with 1-2 years of relevant experience in data protection, compliance, risk advisory, internal audit and/or investigations

Strong command of written and spoken English, with the ability to draft clear, professional reports, policies, and client communications

Possess strong integrity, values and work ethics

Possess strong interpersonal and business communication skills to engage clients and stakeholders effectively

Analytical, detail-oriented, organised and able to manage multiple assignments simultaneously

Able to travel overseas for assignments occasionally

A strong team player with good interpersonal and communication skills

Priority would be given to candidates with experience in data protection and/or relevant certifications (e.g., internal audit, compliance, or data protection certifications)

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We are the Malaysian operations of TRS Forensics Pte Ltd, a company headquartered in Singapore with operations in Singapore, Indonesia and China. Our team of professionals at TRS are experts in cybersecurity, vulnerability assessment and penetration testing, forensic technology and data protection. TRS is proud to be the first and only data protection service provider to have attained all 3 certifications – the Data Protection Trustmark, APEC Cross-Border Privacy Rules Certification and APEC Privacy Recognition for Processors Certification – awarded by the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) of Singapore. We have attained the highest Tier in Cyber Trustmark Certification (Advocate Tier) awarded by the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore. TRS is also a licensed Penetration Testing Service Provider.

We are the Malaysian operations of TRS Forensics Pte Ltd, a company headquartered in Singapore with operations in Singapore, Indonesia and China. Our team of professionals at TRS are experts in cybersecurity, vulnerability assessment and penetration testing, forensic technology and data protection. TRS is proud to be the first and only data protection service provider to have attained all 3 certifications – the Data Protection Trustmark, APEC Cross-Border Privacy Rules Certification and APEC Privacy Recognition for Processors Certification – awarded by the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) of Singapore. We have attained the highest Tier in Cyber Trustmark Certification (Advocate Tier) awarded by the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore. TRS is also a licensed Penetration Testing Service Provider.