Privacy Risk Officer & Operational Risk Manager

Royal Bank of Canada (Asia) Limited; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international bank in Singapore seeks a Privacy Risk Officer to manage compliance with privacy regulations and support risk management frameworks. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of relevant experience in privacy, strong analytical skills, and the ability to work independently. This role offers a collaborative environment with opportunities to develop robust privacy programs and make a significant impact in financial services.

Benefits

Comprehensive Total Rewards Program

World-class training in financial services

Development opportunities and flexible benefits

Qualifications

• 3 - 5 years of privacy experience in a financial context.
• Technical knowledge of privacy regulations applicable in Asia.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently or as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee compliance with RBC’s Privacy Risk Management policies.
• Handle Access Requests in compliance with data privacy laws.
• Monitor and report on privacy risks and incidents.

Skills

Privacy regulations

Analytical skills

Documentation skills

Problem-solving skills

Collaboration

Education

Professional designation/privy qualification

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

MS Access

MS Outlook

Job description

Job Description

What is the opportunity? You will be primarily overseeing WM Asia’s first line of defence (1LOD) compliance with RBC’s Privacy Risk Management policies and standards. As Privacy Risk Officer, you will make a positive impact by focusing on managing Privacy Risk in WM Asia’s 1st Line of Defence. As Operational Risk Manager, you will support the execution of Enterprise Operational Risk Management Framework & Program requirements.

What will you do?

• Support the maintenance and enhancement of the Global Privacy Program for WM Asia, helping ensure compliance with applicable privacy policies.
• Responsible for the handling of Access Requests in compliance with applicable data privacy laws and regulations, including review and/or redaction of responsible material in collaboration with key internal partners.
• Be responsible for privacy and related compliance regulatory requirements in WM Asia’s businesses leveraging knowledge to monitor, review, report, fulfil and service Privacy Incidents, Privacy-related requests, and other Privacy Risk Management activities applicable to these businesses Includes, advising on privacy design requirements, collaborating on privacy risk assessments performed by the Data Management Office (DMO), if required , identifying and mitigating privacy risk exposures, and other privacy queries.
• Ensure appropriate handling of privacy complaints, responding to privacy queries and complaints in a timely and accurate manner.
• Identify, document and track privacy risks and recommend actions (i.e. control activities), reporting of the risk position as required through formal organizational risk management processes and investigations.
• Initiate and own risk mitigation methodologies required to prudently manage risk exposures applicable to WM Asia. Develop service partnerships with stakeholders, Group Risk Management and Compliance in identifying risk-related issues and raising awareness and understanding of risks associated with WM Asia’s businesses as highlighted above.
• Support and advise on the management of WM Asia’s businesses related and breaches, in line with privacy legislation and specific policies and procedures.
• Develop and facilitate role-based privacy training to improve employee awareness as it>
• Drive culture of by advocating for privacy by design and integration of the RBC privacy principles, accountability and sharing of best practice.
• Support the execution of Enterprise Operational Risk Management Framework & Program requirements.

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have

• Strong privacy background, preferably with 3 - 5 years privacy experience.
• Technical knowledge of Privacy regulations and practices in Asia and experience applying these in practice.
• Strong analytical (qualitative and quantitative) and problem-solving skills with an attention to detail.
• Strong administrative, documentation, planning and organizational skills. Proven ability to manage competing demands.
• Self-sufficient with the ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Experience with process mapping, documentation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Professional designation / privacy qualification is highly desirable.
• Proficient in technical systems and MS applications such as Excel, Word, Access, Outlook etc.

Nice-to-have

• Relevant privacy experience in Financial Services, specifically with RBC or another large bank.
• Experience delivering cross-company and/or jurisdiction privacy programs/initiatives.
• Experience in Operational Risk Management.

What’s in it for you?

We thrive on the challenge to be our best - progressive thinking to keep growing and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.

• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses, flexible benefits and competitive compensation
• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
• Opportunities to work with the best in the field
• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
• A world-class training program in financial services.

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Job Skills

Business Performance Management, Investment Banking Analysis, Investment Economics, Investment Management Systems, Investment Performance Measurement, Investment Risk, Investment Risk Management, Market Risk, Operational Risks, Performance Management (PM), Quality Management, Risk Management, Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)

Additional Job Details

Address

8 MARINA VIEW, #26-01 ASIA SQUARE TOWER 1:SINGAPORE

City

Singapore

Country

Singapore

Work hours/week

40

Full time

Platform

WEALTH MANAGEMENT

Job Type

Regular

\ Type

Salaried

Posted Date

2026-02-03

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2026-03-03

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

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