Regional Personal Data Specialist

• Stay informed of all relevant laws, regulations, and industry best practices relevant to the Group. This includes tracking legislative changes, regulatory updates, and enforcement actions.
• Provide expert guidance on data protection laws and regulations relevant to the Group, including but not limited to Personal Data Protection Act of Singapore, and other relevant local regulations.
• Conduct personal data impact assessments and data protection risk assessments to identify and mitigate potential privacy and security risks.
• Develop, implement, and maintain the Group’s Personal Data Management Plan, data privacy policies, procedures, and training programs.
• Support the incident response process for data breaches and other security incidents, including conducting investigations and implementing corrective actions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including legal, engineering, and product, to ensure personal data protection and security are embedded into all aspects of the business.
• Monitor emerging personal data and security threats and trends, and communicate potential impacts to management and relevant stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and policies related to data protection and cybersecurity at scale.
• Provide support and guidance to internal teams on data protection and cybersecurity best practices.
• Provide training and awareness programmes across the Group to strengthen personal data protection culture
• Support customer inquiries and requests related to personal data protection.
• Act as the data protection officer of certain subsidiaries (if the need arises) and as the primary point of contact for supervisory authorities and managing communications with regulators
• Deep understanding of data protection laws in our operating markets.
• A personal data background with a minimum of 3 years of experience in personal data support, a DPO role, privacy consulting, or a similar operational setting.
• Privacy Certifications such as CIPP/E, CIPP/A, CIPM.
• Experience in developing and maintaining a Personal Data Management Plan.
• Customer support experience in a fast-paced and specialised environment with a keen eye for detail.
• Ability to assess risk and impact from a privacy and data protection perspective.
• Ability to work in a very fast-paced environment.
• Ability to identify opportunities to improve processes and policies at scale and communicate emerging risks to management and cross-functional partners.
• Experience in risk assessment and mitigation within a personal data and cybersecurity context.
• Leadership & Project Management Skills : Able to lead others in the performance of assigned duties. Experience in managing projects related to regulatory compliance, process improvement, or organisational change.
• Business-Oriented : Interest in business operations and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Effective Communication : Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build relationships and explain legal concepts in plain language.
• Growth Mindset : Eagerness to learn and develop skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-starter Mindset : Takes Ownership, has a Bias for Action and never-ending obsession to excel in a lean and fast-paced organisation

By proceeding with your application ,  you are adhering to our PDPA policies. In case you are interested to know more, read about our Candidates Personal Data Privacy Statement .