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Data Privacy Director

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About the Company:

Our client is a leading regional Financial Services player with an extensive presence across the Asia-Pacific region. They are seeking a passionate Data Privacy Lead to ensure compliance with local privacy laws and group guidelines, fostering a culture of data privacy across the organisation. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Data Privacy professional to collaborate closely with the Security team, driving data protection initiatives and ensuring robust privacy practices.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Ensure that company policies meet both local and global privacy laws, including GDPR, CCPA, PDPO/PDPA, and align with group standards.
  • Act as the primary contact for data privacy matters, providing ongoing legal advice and support across global business operations.
  • Advise on compliance with all relevant privacy regulations, covering data protection, security, and breach reporting.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to develop, update, and implement comprehensive privacy policies, procedures, and guidelines.
  • Lead efforts to respond to data privacy incidents, conduct internal assessments, identify risks, and apply remediation measures.
  • Draft, review, and negotiate privacy-related legal and commercial agreements.
  • Monitor changes to global privacy regulations and ensure stakeholders are informed of any new legal implications.
  • Create and deliver privacy training programs for staff involved in data processing and handling.

Experience & Qualifications:

  • Experience managing data privacy in regulated industries such as Financial Services, Insurance or Payments
  • Knowledge of Data Privacy Laws, standards and Frameworks (such as PDPA OR GDPR)
  • Compliance, Legal or Audit backgrounds are welcome
  • Data Privacy certifications will be an added bonus

Pay range and compensation package:

$160,000 - $200,000 base + bonuses