Digital Trust & Privacy Senior Consultant

Deloitte PLT; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking a Senior Consultant for the Digital Trust & Privacy team in Kuala Lumpur. You will support clients in implementing policies and practices to address data privacy challenges. The role involves managing projects, conducting trainings, and collaborating with teams to ensure compliance with data protection regulations. Ideal candidates should possess a relevant bachelor's degree, strong analytical skills, and certifications in data privacy or information security. Join to make an impact in a diverse and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Must hold a degree from an accredited college/university in relevant fields.
• Ability to manage project activities independently.
• Knowledge of data protection regulations is appreciated.

Responsibilities

• Support fieldwork on clients' documentation against standards.
• Draft policies and assist in remediating gaps.
• Facilitate training sessions for clients.

Skills

Analytical mind

Troubleshooting skills

Project management

Interest in data privacy

Fluency in English

Fluency in Mandarin/BM

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Law, Cybersecurity, Information Security or similar

Tools

Certifications (CIPM, CIPP, CIPT, CISM, CISSP, CISA, ISO 27001, ISO 27701)

Job description

DRSC T&T: Digital Trust & Privacy Senior Consultant

Date: 9 Jan 2026

Location: Kuala Lumpur, MY

Title: DRSC T&T: Privacy Governance & Compliance (based in Kuala Lumpur) – Senior Consultant

At Deloitte, our purpose is to make an impact that matters for our clients, our people, and the communities we serve. We believe we have a responsibility to be a force for good, and WorldImpact is our portfolio of initiatives focused on making a tangible impact on society’s biggest challenges and creating a better future. We strive to advise clients on how to deliver purpose‑led growth and embed more equitable, inclusive and sustainable business practices. Hence, we seek talented individuals driven to excel and innovate, working together to achieve our shared goals. We are committed to creating positive work experiences that foster a culture of respect and inclusion, where diverse perspectives are celebrated, and everyone is recognised for their contributions. Ready to unleash your potential with us? Join the winning team now!

Work you’ll do

• Support the conduct of fieldwork on client’s policies, documentation, and processes against applicable bases (e.g. regulations, industry standards, etc.) as part of assessments and drafting of reports;
• Support implementation efforts in relation to drafting of policies, templates, processes, etc. to assist client’s remediation of gaps;
• Support coordination of project activities internally and with the client project team as required to drive the engagement;
• Support the conduct of training sessions to clients as part of project delivery, such as drafting training decks, coordinating administrative matters for the training conduct, etc.;
• Support activities as relevant and required for implementation of data privacy/protection, security, and governance technological solutions, including development of requirements specifications and test scripts, conducting configuration activities and testing, etc.;
• Conduct research as required in relation to client engagements, publications, and/or other purposes as required.

Your role as a leader

• Actively seek out developmental opportunities for growth, act as strong brand ambassadors for the firm as well as share their knowledge and experience with others;
• Respect the needs of their colleagues and build up cooperative relationships;
• Understand the goals of our internal and external stakeholder to set personal priorities as well as align their teams’ work to achieve the objectives;
• Constantly challenge themselves, collaborate with others to deliver on tasks and take accountability for the results;
• Build productive relationships and communicate effectively in order to positively influence teams and other stakeholders;
• Offer insights based on a solid understanding of what makes Deloitte successful;
• Project integrity and confidence while motivating others through team collaboration as well as recognising individual strengths, differences, and contributions;
• Understand disruptive trends and promote potential opportunities for improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university. Prefer relevant fields such as Law, Cybersecurity, Information Security, or modules around data management, governance, protection and/or privacy;
• Analytical mind with good troubleshooting skills;
• Able to conduct and manage project activities independently;
• Interest in data privacy, governance, and protection;
• Fluent in English (written and spoken). Fluency in Mandarin/BM is a bonus;
• Certifications such as CIPM, CIPP, CIPT, CISM, CISSP, CISA, ISO 27001 ISMS, ISO 27701 PIMS;
• Coding knowledge is a bonus.

Due to volume of applications, we regret only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Candidates will only be contacted by authorised Deloitte Recruiters via firm’s business contact number or business email address.

Requisition ID: 110885

In Malaysia, the services are provided by Deloitte and other related entities in Malaysia ("Deloitte in Malaysia"), which are affiliates of Deloitte Southeast Asia Ltd. Deloitte Southeast Asia Ltd is a member firm of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited. Deloitte in Malaysia, which is within the Deloitte Network, is the entity that is providing this Website.