Overview

At PwC, we help clients build trust and reinvent so they can turn complexity into competitive advantage. We’re a tech-forward, people-empowered network with more than 370,000 people in 149 countries. Across audit and assurance, tax and legal, deals and consulting we help clients build, accelerate and sustain momentum. Find out more at www.pwc.com.

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 Manager 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 privacy, with a view for efficiency through the use of technology 

  • Conduct reviews to ensure privacy and data protection compliance and proactively address potential privacy and data protection issues 

  • Investigate data incidents and privacy matters including providing the relevant advice and suggest remedial actions and undertake reporting to the relevant parties as needed 

  • Review data protection controls in technology risk assessments for technology solutions adopted by the firm 

  • Support Legal and Risk Management processes around privacy and data protection issues, including supporting contract negotiations  

  • Develop training material and deliver training on data protection and privacy  

  • Assist with periodic internal and external reporting 

  • Lead ad-hoc projects 

 

About you 

  • At least 5+ years of working experience in a risk-related role, of which, at least 2+years of experience in data privacy, data protection and/or data governance 

  • Be a team player who is well–spoken, resourceful, confident, mature and an effective communicator with personnel across all grade levels within the firm. 

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with an eye for detail and accuracy 

  • Good project management skills 

  • Possess a high level of resilience and positive work attitude 

  • Willingness to learn and deliver timely and quality results to internal stakeholders 

  • Be able to guide and coach junior team members 

At PwC, our purpose is to build trust in society and solve important problems. We are committed to delivering quality in assurance, advisory and tax services. Find out more and tell us what matters to you by visiting us at www.pwc.com/sg. PwC refers to the PwC network and/or one or more of its member firms, each of which is a separate legal entity.

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About PwC Singapore

At PwC, our purpose is to build trust in society and solve important problems - this is at the core of everything we do from the value we provide to our clients and society to the decisions we make as a corporate.

Our services started with audit and assurance over a century ago. As times change and the issues faced by businesses and individuals evolved, we have developed specialised capabilities in tax, advisory and consulting to help you address emerging new challenges across focus areas like digital transformation, cyber security and privacy, data, sustainability, mergers and acquisitions, and more.

In Singapore, we have more than 3,500 partners and staff to help resolve complex issues and identify opportunities for public, private and government organisations to progress. As part of the PwC network of more than 284,000 people in 155 countries, we are among the leading professional services networks in the world focusing on helping organisations and individuals create the value they are looking for.