Data Protection Office – Associate

PricewaterhouseCoopers; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an Associate for their Data Protection Office. This role involves supporting compliance with data protection laws, implementing policies, and assisting with investigations. Ideal candidates will have experience in IT security or data compliance and strong analytical skills.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in IT security, IT audit, data security, or compliance.

Responsibilities

• Assist with implementing global data protection policies.
• Support incident management and compliance reviews.
• Develop training material on data protection.

Skills

Communication

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Line of Service

Assurance

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

IFS - Risk & Quality (R&Q)

Management Level

Associate

Job Description & Summary

We believe that challenges are better solved together. That's why you'll join a diverse, global community of solvers - an unexpected mix of people that come together to build trust in society and solve important problems. With us, you are encouraged to lead with your heart and values, and where your unique skills are developed and put to work in unexpected and exciting ways, superpowered by technology.

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 an 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 security 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 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 1 year of experience in any of these areas - IT security, IT audit, data security, data risk and compliance

• 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

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

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

Yes

Government Clearance Required?

Yes

Job Posting End Date