APAC Data Privacy Lead - Regional DPO & Governance

SMBC Group; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

SMBC Group in Singapore seeks a senior leader to lead and enhance the regional data privacy governance framework across APAC, aligning controls with regulatory expectations. You will coordinate country DPOs, serve as the regional expert on PDPA and APAC privacy rules, monitor developments, and drive programs spanning PIAs, cross-border transfers, and incident management.

This role partners with Legal, Compliance, Risk, Technology, and Information Security to foster a strong culture of data

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field or higher; advanced degree preferred.
• 12+ years in data privacy, governance, risk, or compliance with regional leadership.
• Strong knowledge of Singapore PDPA and APAC privacy regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and enhance SMBC's regional data privacy governance framework across APAC.
• Coordinate and oversee country DPOs to ensure consistent implementation of privacy requirements and controls.
• Act as the regional subject matter expert on Singapore PDPA and provide guidance on APAC privacy regulations.
• Monitor regulatory developments and drive compliance programs across multiple jurisdictions.
• Oversee Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs), privacy risk assessments, and remediation initiatives.
• Establish governance and controls for cross-border data transfers and third-party data processing.
• Lead privacy incident and breach management governance, including regulatory reporting and escalation.
• Deliver privacy reporting and insights to senior management and governance committees.
• Drive privacy awareness, training, and a strong culture of data protection across the organization.
• Partner with Legal, Compliance, Risk, Technology, Information Security, and business stakeholders on privacy-related initiatives.

Skills

Data privacy leadership

Governance & risk management

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Law/Information Systems

Job description

SMBC Group in Singapore seeks a senior leader to lead and enhance the regional data privacy governance framework across APAC, aligning controls with regulatory expectations. You will coordinate country DPOs, serve as the regional expert on PDPA and APAC privacy rules, monitor developments, and drive programs spanning PIAs, cross-border transfers, and incident management.

This role partners with Legal, Compliance, Risk, Technology, and Information Security to foster a strong culture of data