Business Analyst - Data Protection - Government - Contract

NEXBRIDGE RECRUITMENT PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

NEXBRIDGE RECRUITMENT PTE. LTD. seeks an experienced data governance and protection professional to strengthen our data privacy and security posture in Singapore. You will assess risks, design secure data-sharing arrangements and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders across the organization.

The role involves developing governance policies, liaising with government agencies, and embedding privacy into daily operations. A strong background in data incidents and audits is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline.
• 7+ years in data governance, data protection or data security.
• Experience developing data policies, standards and frameworks.
• Experience with data lifecycle management or master data management.
• Experience with risk assessments or IT/business audits.
• Experience in data incident management and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct assessments relating to data security risk and personal data protection.
• Work with stakeholders to establish secure data-sharing arrangements.
• Support data incident management and enterprise data risk activities.
• Review, develop and communicate data governance policies, standards and guidelines.
• Liaise with government agencies on data protection submissions.
• Ensure privacy and security requirements are integrated into daily operations.
• Conduct research and track metrics to improve data governance processes.

Skills

Data governance

Data protection

Data security

Policy development

IT/risk audits

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering/Analytics/Law/Info Mgmt

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct assessments relating to data security risk management and personal data protection.
• Work with internal and external stakeholders to establish secure and compliant data-sharing arrangements.
• Support data incident management and enterprise data risk management activities.
• Review, develop and communicate data governance policies, standards, frameworks, procedures and guidelines.
• Liaise with government agencies on data protection, data security queries and related submissions.
• Ensure data protection, privacy and security requirements are integrated into daily business operations.
• Conduct research, impact analysis and track success metrics to improve data governance processes.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business Analytics, Business Management, Law, Information Management, Cybersecurity or a related discipline.
• At least 7 years of relevant experience in one or more of the following areas:
• Data governance, data protection or data security.
• Development of data policies, standards, frameworks and procedures.
• Information or records management, data lifecycle management or master data management.
• Risk assessments, IT audits or business audits.
• Data incident management and reporting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional certifications in data governance, data protection, cybersecurity, data privacy, incident management or related fields.
• Familiarity with Singapore Government IM8 policies and compliance requirements.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.