Manager, Data Privacy

Credit Guarantee Corporation Malaysia Berhad; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Credit Guarantee Corporation Malaysia Berhad in Malaysia seeks a Data Privacy professional to support the DPO in developing, implementing and maintaining internal data privacy policies and procedures.

The role monitors regulatory developments in data protection and cybersecurity, conducts privacy impact assessments, and collaborates to mitigate risks and improve operational efficiency across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Law/Banking/Finance or equivalent field.
• At least 7 years of regulatory compliance experience.
• Knowledge of PDPA 2010 and cybersecurity requirements is a MUST.

Responsibilities

• Support the DPO in developing and maintaining privacy policies and procedures.
• Monitor regulatory developments in data protection and cybersecurity and assess impact on operations.
• Conduct privacy impact assessments and mitigation to improve procedures.
• Develop privacy compliance strategies aligned with data protection and cybersecurity laws.
• Review internal controls related to data privacy to address gaps.
• Review third-party relationships with privacy risk considerations.
• Assist DPO in responding to data subject requests and regulatory inquiries.
• Coordinate investigations on data breaches for reporting to authorities.
• Work with stakeholders to implement appropriate technical and organizational measures for data protection.
• Develop and implement data privacy training for employees, management and directors.
• Provide advisory support on data privacy matters for informed decision making.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Self-starter

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Law/Banking/Finance or equivalent

Job description

Support the Data Protection Officer (DPO) in developing, implementing and maintaining effective internal data privacy policies and procedures in alignment with data protection requirements.

Monitor regulatory development in data protection, cybersecurity and disseminate this information to the stakeholders and assess their impact on business operations.

Conduct privacy impact assessment and support risk mitigation strategies, including identifying key data privacy risks/weaknesses and to recommend ways to enhance procedures in order to improve operational efficiency.

Develop privacy compliance strategies in line with data protection and cybersecurity law and regulations to mitigate the Corporation’s exposure to privacy risk.

Collaborate with stakeholders in reviewing existing internal controls and processes related to data privacy to ensure that any identified gaps are being addressed.

Review and assess third party relationships that pose higher risk for data privacy.

Assist DPO in responding to data subject requests and regulatory inquiries.

Coordinate/conduct investigation and assessment on personal data breach incident for reporting to the relevant authorities.

Work closely with stakeholders to ensure appropriate technical and organizational measures for data protection.

Develop and implement appropriate data privacy training for employees, senior management and directors of the Corporation.

Assist DPO in providing guidance, attending queries on data privacy matters by providing advisory for informed decision making.

Support the privacy champions in each division in their execution of data privacy strategies.

Assist DPO in preparing data privacy reports and updates to relevant management committees and board committees.

Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned by the Head, Compliance & Integrity from time to time.

Job Requirement

Qualification: Candidate must possess at least a Bachelor’s Degree in Law/Banking/Finance or equivalent field.

Experience: At least 7 years of working experience in regulatory compliance. Extensive experience in handling customer data or PDPA related advisory and/or policies.

Knowledge: Knowledge in PDPA 2010 and cybersecurity related requirements is a MUST.

Skills/Competencies: Good communication and interpersonal skills. Self-starter and ability to work with minimal supervision.

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Credit Guarantee Corporation Malaysia Berhad (CGC) was established on 5 July 1972. CGC aims to assist Micro, Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (MSMEs) with inadequate or without collateral and track record to obtain credit facilities from financial institutions by providing guarantee cover on such facilities.

Over the last 50 years, CGC has continuously evolved in meeting MSMEs' financing needs. It has progressed from being a traditional guarantee provider to a financially sustainable institution, providing guarantee and financing products for MSMEs. Enabling small businesses to ceaselessly reinvent their models in meeting current transformation prerequisites.

CGC is 78.6% owned by Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM), with the remainder held by various Financial Institutions (Fis) and Development Financial Institutions (DFls). Our stakeholders propel our agenda for financial inclusion and are directly involved in what we do.

With various progressive initiatives implemented, MSMEs enjoy expansive and accelerated access to financing. Strategic innovative alliances between CGC and leading Fis and DFls have sanctioned comprehensive financing through our various Portfolio Guarantee (PG) schemes. In addition, our Wholesale Guarantee schemes provide guarantee coverage to Fis' financing facilities. We also offer financing products for contract financing to ensure that MSMEs constantly remain dynamic and enterprising.

As of 31 December 2022, CGC had provided MSMEs with over 522,000 guarantees and financing valued at over RM90.3 billion, impacting nearly 370,000 MSMEs.

CGC embarked on its digitalisation pathway in 2018, launching imSME, our pioneer fintech venture. This customised online platform matches MSMEs with suitable financing facilities from Fis, DFls, P2P players and Crowdfunding. As Malaysia's first online MSME financing/loan referral platform, imSME is a one-stop centre for MSMEs to select the most advantageous facility available in the market, tailored for their financing needs.