Data Protection Office – Senior Associate (Contract)

Line of Service

Assurance

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

IFS - Risk & Quality (R&Q)

Management Level

Senior 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 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 confidentiality, with a view for efficiency through the use of technology
• Assist with reviews to ensure data protection and confidentiality compliance and
• Assist with data protection control reviews as part of technology risk assessments
• Assist with responses to data protection and privacy queries
• 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 drafting monthly status updates and reports
• Assist with developing training material on data protection and privacy
• Assist with developing and maintaining content on internal data protection portals
• Assist with ad-hoc projects

About you

• Fresh graduates from Polytechnic or University welcome to apply
• Experience in any of these areas - IT security, IT audit, data security, data risk, data privacy and/or compliance, internal audit, legal studies and law
• 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
• Big 4 experience is a plus

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Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

Yes

Government Clearance Required?

Yes

Job Posting End Date

June 30, 2025