Overview

Hybrid
BOS Singapore
Full time
JR00002480

Bank of Singapore opens doors to new opportunities.

At Bank of Singapore, we are constantly on the lookout for exceptional individuals to join our team. We promote a culture of openness, teamwork and fairness. Most importantly, we invest in our people through our programmes that develop them on both professional and personal levels. Besides attractive remuneration packages, we offer non-financial benefits and opportunities to develop your potential within OCBC Group’s global network of subsidiaries and offices. If you have passion, drive and the will to succeed, rise to the challenge today!

This role reports to the Head of the Global Data Protection Office, within the Legal function. The Global Data Protection Office develops and maintains the Data Protection programme for the Bank and provides legal advice on data protection matters to internal stakeholders across the Bank.

Main Duties:

  • Assist the Head of Data Protection Office to develop and implement Bank-wide Data Protection policies and procedures.
  • Provide advice to stakeholders on initiatives which involve the processing of personal data.
  • Conduct data protection assessments, including DPIAs, LIAs, TIAs and TRAs.
  • Develop and review data protection documentation such as privacy notices, template data processing and transfer agreements, consent forms and data protection clauses within client and vendor agreements.
  • Advice and support negotiations of data processing and transfer agreements.
  • Conduct horizon scanning for relevant new and updated data protection laws, regulations, guidance and regulatory and court decisions and update stakeholders.
  • Responding to public consultations from authorities or regulators.
  • Provide advice and support on implementation of new data protection requirements.
  • Provide advice on the handling of Data Subject Rights requests.
  • Responding to data protection queries from regulators, third parties and clients.
  • Promote data protection awareness.
  • Advice the Bank on responding to Personal Data events.
  • Advising on data protection investigations by data protection authorities and data protection litigation.
  • Leading interactions with data protection authorities, where necessary.
  • Conducting reviews of data protection practices of departments within the Bank.

Requirements

  • LLB or JD from University
  • CIPM, CIPP or other relevant data protection certifications is preferred.
  • At least 5 years PQE, with significant experience in data protection in an in-house role
  • Experience in advising on data protection laws of multiple jurisdictions.
  • Experience in a data protection compliance or governance role is preferred.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
  • Ability to work confidently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
  • Possess excellent problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work independently as well as in a team.
  • Ability to provide pragmatic advice.
  • Thrive in a fast-paced environment and be able to adapt to complex demands in a diverse culture.

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About OCBC Bank

OCBC is the longest established Singapore bank, formed in 1932 from the merger of three local banks, the oldest of which was founded in 1912. It is now the second largest financial services group in Southeast Asia by assets and one of the world’s most highly-rated banks, with an Aa1 rating from Moody’s. Recognised for its financial strength and stability, OCBC is consistently ranked among the World’s Top 50 Safest Banks by Global Finance and has been named Best Managed Bank in Singapore by The Asian Banker.

OCBC and its subsidiaries offer a broad array of commercial banking, specialist financial and wealth management services, ranging from consumer, corporate, investment, private and transaction banking to treasury, insurance, asset management and stockbroking services.

OCBC’s key markets are Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia and Greater China. It has more than 570 branches and representative offices in 19 countries and regions. These include about 300 branches and offices in Indonesia under subsidiary Bank OCBC NISP, and over 90 branches and offices in Mainland China, Hong Kong SAR and Macau SAR under OCBC Wing Hang.

OCBC’s private banking services are provided by its wholly-owned subsidiary Bank of Singapore, which operates on a unique open-architecture product platform to source for the best-in-class products to meet its clients’ goals.

OCBC's insurance subsidiary, Great Eastern Holdings, is the oldest and most established life insurance group in Singapore and Malaysia. Its asset management subsidiary, Lion Global Investors, is one of the largest private sector asset management companies in Southeast Asia.