PDPA Data Privacy & Compliance Lead

Krisvconsulting Services Pte Ltd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Krisvconsulting Services Pte Ltd is seeking a Data Protection Executive to support PDPA compliance with Bank Negara Malaysia guidelines. The role will help implement data protection policies, monitor controls, manage documentation, and assist audits across the organization.

The successful candidate will collaborate with IT, Risk, Compliance, HR and various business units to embed data protection controls, maintain records, and drive privacy awareness programs and training.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Law, Risk Management, Information Security, IT, Business Administration, or related discipline.
• 2–5 years of experience in data protection, compliance, IT governance, risk, or related roles (banking/financial services preferred).
• Basic understanding of PDPA and regulatory expectations from Bank Negara Malaysia; familiarity with RMiT is an advantage.
• Experience maintaining compliance registers, risk logs, and regulatory documentation.
• CIPP, CIPM, ISO 27001 or other data governance/privacy certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in ensuring compliance with PDPA and Bank Negara Malaysia guidelines including RMiT.
• Support development, review, and maintenance of data protection policies and governance documentation.
• Maintain records of processing activities, data inventories, and lifecycle management.
• Assist Privacy Impact Assessments for new products, systems and initiatives.
• Support investigation and documentation of data privacy incidents and remediation tracking.
• Prepare documentation for internal audits, regulatory reviews, and assessments.
• Work with IT, Risk, Compliance, HR, and Business Units to embed data protection controls.
• Coordinate and support data protection awareness programs and training.

Skills

PDPA knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Data governance

IT risk management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

CIPP/CIPM

Privacy risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Law/Risk Management/Information Security/IT/Business Administration

Job description

Krisvconsulting Services Pte Ltd is seeking a Data Protection Executive to support PDPA compliance with Bank Negara Malaysia guidelines. The role will help implement data protection policies, monitor controls, manage documentation, and assist audits across the organization.

The successful candidate will collaborate with IT, Risk, Compliance, HR and various business units to embed data protection controls, maintain records, and drive privacy awareness programs and training.