Data Protection Office - Senior Associate

PricewaterhouseCoopers; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Singapore is looking for a Senior Associate to join their Data Protection Office. This role includes facilitating compliance and safeguarding the firm’s data. The ideal candidate should have at least 3 years of experience in data privacy or related fields, strong analytical skills, and an ability to engage effectively with various stakeholders. This position offers opportunities to drive data protection improvements and enhance the data culture within the firm.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of working experience in relevant roles.
• Confidence and maturity to interact with all levels of staff.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with implementing global data protection policies.
• Ensure compliance with privacy and data protection regulations.
• Support data incident management processes.

Skills

Data privacy

Data security

Cybersecurity

Risk management

Regulatory compliance

Analytical thinking

Communication

Job description

Job Description & Summary

At PwC, we help clients build trust and reinvent so they can turn complexity into competitive advantage. We’re a tech-forward, people-empowered network with more than 370,000 people in 149 countries. Across audit and assurance, tax and legal, deals and consulting we help clients build, accelerate and sustain momentum. Find out more at www.pwc.com.

How will you value-add?

Facilitating compliance through accountability, building clients’ trust and safeguarding the firm’s data and reputation are at the heart of the Data Protection Office. A career in the Data Protection Office provides you with a great opportunity to drive continuous data protection improvements and promote a positive data culture.

We are currently seeking a suitable candidate to join the team as a Senior Associate to provide support to the DPO team in developing guidance and monitoring compliance with applicable laws and regulations, contractual obligations as well as internal policies and procedures.

Key responsibilities

• Assist with implementing global policies and developing local policies and guidance in the areas of data protection and privacy, with a view for efficiency through the use of technology
• Assist with reviews to ensure privacy and data protection compliance and proactively address potential privacy and data protection issues
• Assist with investigations and advise on data incidents or privacy complaints and undertake reporting and remedial actions as necessary
• Assist with data protection control reviews as part of technology risk assessments
• Support the data incident management process
• Support Legal and Risk Management processes around privacy and data protection issues in contract negotiations and client relationships
• Assist with developing training material on data protection and privacy
• Assist with periodic internal and external reporting
• Assist with developing and maintaining content on internal data protection portals
• Assist with ad-hoc projects

About you

• At least 3+ years of working experience in data privacy, data security, cybersecurity, risk management, or regulatory and compliance roles
• Be well spoken, resourceful and a team player who has the confidence and maturity to interact effectively with all levels of staff within the firm.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with an eye for detail and accuracy
• Possess a high level of resilience and positive work attitude
• Willingness to learn and deliver timely and quality results to internal stakeholders
• Preference will be accorded to candidates who have completed the course on Fundamentals of Personal Data Protection Act

Education

Degrees/Field of Study required:
Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Communication, Compliance Training, Corporate Litigations, Creativity, Cybersecurity, Data Breach, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Inclusion, Information Security, Information Technology Applications, Intellectual Curiosity, Investigation, Law Practice, Learning Agility, Legal Advice, Legal Compliance, Legal Data Protection, Legal Document Review, Legal Matters {+ 13 more}

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Communication, Compliance Training, Corporate Litigations, Creativity, Cybersecurity, Data Breach, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Inclusion, Information Security, Information Technology Applications, Intellectual Curiosity, Investigation, Law Practice, Learning Agility, Legal Advice, Legal Compliance, Legal Data Protection, Legal Document Review, Legal Matters {+ 13 more}

Desired Languages

Not Specified

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

Yes

Government Clearance Required?

No