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Regional Data Privacy Officer – Asia (VP Level)
Singapore, Singapore · ~$130,000-$180,000Regional Data Privacy Officer – Asia (VP Level)
Industry: Financial Services
Remit: Asia Pacific
Location: Singapore
Ideal profile: 8-10+ years of relevant experience in data privacy
As the Regional Data Privacy Officer for Asia, you will play a vital role in ensuring compliance with local data privacy laws and alignment with group-wide policies. In this VP-level position, you will be responsible for establishing, implementing, and monitoring data privacy practices and policies, acting as the primary contact for privacy-related matters in Asia.
Key Accountabilities:
Experience & Qualifications:
Compensation
SLOANE SHOREY
Risk | Compliance | Intelligence | Investigations
www.sloaneshorey.com
We partner with leading organisations to attract and retain highly skilled professionals in compliance, risk, intelligence and investigations.
Our clients include tier-1 corporations from Asia, Europe, and the US, as well as global law firms and specialist consultancies, operating across sectors including aerospace & defense, aviation, banking & financial services, data centres, engineering, manufacturing, and technology.
Established in Singapore in 2017, we execute assignments across Asia and beyond.
Sloane Shorey is a Ministry of Manpower Licensed Employment Agency: EA License 20S0307
Industry: Financial Services
Remit: Asia Pacific
Location: Singapore
Ideal profile: 8-10+ years of relevant experience in data privacy
As the Regional Data Privacy Officer for Asia, you will play a vital role in ensuring compliance with local data privacy laws and alignment with group-wide policies. In this VP-level position, you will be responsible for establishing, implementing, and monitoring data privacy practices and policies, acting as the primary contact for privacy-related matters in Asia.
Key Accountabilities:
- Ensure that company policies comply with local data privacy laws and group policies.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for data privacy issues.
- Develop and update data privacy policies, guidelines, and procedures, consulting with relevant stakeholders.
- Lead and/or participate in responses to data privacy incidents.
- Conduct data privacy self-assessments to identify gaps and implement remediation actions.
- Oversee the data privacy impact lifecycle, including cross-border data transfers.
- Design and implement training programs for staff involved in data handling and processing.
- Foster a culture of data privacy and compliance across the organization.
Experience & Qualifications:
- 8-10 years of experience in data privacy and protection, specifically within financial services.
- Proven experience operationalizing data privacy initiatives.
- Strong knowledge of local data privacy laws across multiple jurisdictions, such as PDPA, PDPL, PIPL, and Personal Data Ordinance.
- Background in legal, audit, or risk management is a plus.
- Professional certification in data privacy (e.g., CIPP/A/E, CIPM, CIPT) is preferred.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a strong attention to detail.
Compensation
- Salary: Competitive, depending on experience
SLOANE SHOREY
Risk | Compliance | Intelligence | Investigations
www.sloaneshorey.com
We partner with leading organisations to attract and retain highly skilled professionals in compliance, risk, intelligence and investigations.
Our clients include tier-1 corporations from Asia, Europe, and the US, as well as global law firms and specialist consultancies, operating across sectors including aerospace & defense, aviation, banking & financial services, data centres, engineering, manufacturing, and technology.
Established in Singapore in 2017, we execute assignments across Asia and beyond.
Sloane Shorey is a Ministry of Manpower Licensed Employment Agency: EA License 20S0307