Overview

At PwC, our people in legal services offer comprehensive legal solutions and advice to internal stakeholders and clients, maintaining compliance with regulations and minimising legal risks. These individuals provide strategic guidance and support across various industries.

In privacy law and data protection at PwC, you will specialise in providing advice and guidance to clients on privacy laws and data protection regulations. You will help businesses navigate the complex landscape of privacy and data protection requirements, confirming compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Working in this area, you will assist in developing privacy policies, conducting privacy impact assessments, and implementing data protection measures to safeguard personal information.

A career in Risk Management, within Internal Firm Services, will provide you with the opportunity to advance and foster integrity based decision making and conduct by PwC professionals throughout our organisation. You’ll focus on promoting and monitoring compliance with applicable external laws and regulations as well as internal policies and procedures to help manage PwC’s regulatory, litigation, and reputational risk.

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 (DPO). A stint with the Data Protection Office provides you with a great opportunity to be part of the drive towards continuous data protection improvements and promote a positive data culture.   

We are currently seeking a suitable candidate to join the team as an intern to provide support to the team. You will work closely to support the day-to-day operations and will get a chance to fully immerse yourself in the initiatives.  

   

Key responsibilities: 

  • Assist with updating policies and guidance with a view for efficiency through the use of technology 

  • Assist with updating content on internal data protection portals 

  • Assist with operational activities, including the automation of such activities 

  • Assist with  investigation of data incidents  

  • Assist with ad-hoc projects 
      

About you 

  • Student from polytechnics, local and overseas universities. 

  • Students pursuing law, legal studies, data governance, IT security, data security or information systems will have an added advantage. 

  • Good spoken and written communication skills 

  • 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. 

  • Meticulous and organised 

  • Good/Proficient command in MS Excel, Word, Powerpoint.  

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

  • Strong willingness to learn and deliver timely and quality results to internal stakeholders 

Job ID: 661731WD

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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.