Data Protection Office Temporary Assistant (Jan - Jun 2026)

PwC Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 13,392 - 20,088; Part time

Job summary

PwC Singapore is seeking an intern to support the Data Protection Office within the Risk Management and Internal Firm Services teams. You will help drive continuous data protection improvements and promote a positive data culture while gaining hands-on exposure to day-to-day operations and ongoing initiatives.

The role offers exposure to data governance, privacy, and IT security topics, with opportunities to work closely with stakeholders across the firm and develop practical analytics,

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in data governance, privacy, data risk and/or IT security.
• Proficient in MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support automation operations by executing Splunk automation, monitoring bot runs, troubleshooting failures, and improving playbooks/runbooks.
• Perform pre-investigation triage of Splunk bot exceptions.
• Assist with investigations for data incidents or privacy complaints and undertake reporting and remedial actions.
• Assist with ad-hoc projects for the Data Protection Office.

Skills

Data governance

Data privacy

Data risk and compliance

IT security

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Tools

Splunk

Job description

Job Description & Summary

A career in Risk Management, within Internal Firm Services, will provide you with the opportunity to advance and foster integrity based decision making and conduct by PwC professionals throughout our organisation. You'll focus on promoting and monitoring compliance with applicable external laws and regulations as well as internal policies and procedures to help manage PwC's regulatory, litigation, and reputational risk.

Our Information Management team provides PwC with technology solutions around digitisation, data management and social media that makes PwC less vulnerable to external threats. You'll help the team develop analytics, future state logical architecture, and technology mapping.

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 (DPO). A stint with the Data Protection Office provides you with a great opportunity to be part of the drive towards continuous data protection improvements and promote a positive data culture.

We are currently seeking a suitable candidate to join the team as an intern to provide support to the team. You will work closely to support the day-to-day operations and will get a chance to fully immerse yourself in the initiatives.

Key responsibilities:

• Support automation operations by execution of splunk automation, monitoring splunk bot runs, troubleshooting failures, and proposing improvements to playbooks/runbooks
• Perform pre-investigation triage of Splunk bot exceptions
• Assist with investigations for data incidents or privacy complaints and undertake reporting and remedial actions as necessary
• Assist with ad-hoc projects

About You

• At least 1 year of experience in any of these areas – data governance, data privacy, data risk and compliance, IT security.
• Good/Proficient command in MS Excel, Word, Powerpoint.
• 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
• Good writing skills (English) is a plus

Line of Service

Assurance

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

IFS - Risk & Quality (R&Q)

Management Level

Administrative

Education

(if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)

Degrees/Field of Study required:

Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications

(if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Communication, Compliance Training, Corporate Litigations, Cybersecurity, Data Breach, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Inclusion, Information Security, Information Technology Applications, Intellectual Curiosity, Investigation, Law Practice, Legal Advice, Legal Compliance, Legal Data Protection, Legal Document Review, Legal Matters, Legal Stipulations, Optimism, Personal Data, Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) {+ 8 more}

Desired Languages

(If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

0%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

No

Job Posting End Date