84 Privacy Engineering jobs in Singapore

Line of Service

Assurance

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

IFS - Risk & Quality (R&Q)

Management Level

Associate

Job Description & Summary

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

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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 an Associate 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 d rafting local policies and guidance in the areas of data protection and privacy

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

• Assist with investigations for data incidents or privacy complaints and undertake reporting and remedial actions as necessary

• Assist with data protection control reviews as part of technology risk assessments

• Assist with data protection consultations

• Assist with developing training material on data protection and privacy

• Assist with periodic internal and external reporting

• Assist with developing and maintaining content on internal data protection portals

• Assist with ad-hoc projects

About you

• At least 1 year of experience in any of these areas – data governance, data privac y, data risk and compliance , IT security, IT audit.

• 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.

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

• Possess a high level of resilience and positive work attitude

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

• Good writing skills (English) is a plus

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)

Degrees/Field of Study required:Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Communication, Compliance Training, Corporate Litigations, Cybersecurity, Data Breach, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Inclusion, Information Security, Information Technology Applications, Intellectual Curiosity, Investigation, Law Practice, Legal Advice, Legal Compliance, Legal Data Protection, Legal Document Review, Legal Matters, Legal Stipulations, Optimism, Personal Data, Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) {+ 8 more}

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Travel Requirements

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

Government Clearance Required?

Job Posting End Date

Driven by the passion to improve quality of people's lives, WS Audiology continues to grow as market leader in the hearing aid industry. With our commitment to increase penetration in an underserved hearing care market, we want to accelerate our business transformation in order to reach more people, more effectively.

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Data Protection Leader to design, implement, and oversee our organization's data loss prevention (DLP) and insider threat initiatives. This role combines leadership, technical expertise, and cross-functional stakeholder management to identify and proactively address key data protection risks while effectively supporting the evolving business needs of our company.

• Lead enterprise insider threat and DLP programs aligned with risk tolerance and compliance

• Define vision, roadmap, policies, and procedures for insider risk and DLP

• Threat modelling to identify high-risk roles, assets, and workflows

• Oversee deployment and tuning of technologies to detect and respond to data exfiltration or policy violations

• Coordinate insider threat investigations with Legal, HR, Compliance, and IT/Security

• Drive implementation and enforcement of data classification, access, and usage policies across systems

• Act as liaison among security, HR, legal, IT, and business teams to strengthen risk mitigation

• Report to senior leadership on threat trends, metrics, and program effectiveness with continuous improvement focus.

Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Information Technology, or related field
• Around 5 years' experience leading data protection programs for multi-national companies, ideally in the medical device, health care or other regulated industry
• Demonstrated technical experience implementing and operating DLP and insider technologies, including tuning of behavioral analytics
• Knowledge of privacy laws and cross-border data handling especially under GDPR, and preference for familiarity with other key regulatory and security frameworks (e.g. HIPAA, ISO 27001 etc).

Personal competencies

• Strong collaborator, skilled at working with global, cross-functional teams and influencing without direct authority
• Self-starter with a hands-on, practical approach to problem-solving and driving results
• Detail-oriented professional adept at navigating complex compliance, governance, and risk in global environments
• Clear and confident communicator in English, able to balance strategic vision with effective execution.

At WS Audiology, we provide innovative hearing aids and hearing health services.

Together with our 12,000 colleagues in 130 countries, we invite you to help unlock human potential by bringing back hearing for millions of people around the world.

With us, you will become part of a truly global company where we care for one another, welcome diversity and celebrate our successes.

Sounds wonderful? We can't wait to hear from you.

WS Audiology is an equal-opportunity employer and committed to creating an inclusive employee experience for all. Regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, ancestry, disability, military or veteran status we firmly believe that our work is at its best when everyone feels free to be their most authentic self.

The Company

Be a part of the Data Protection Office of a global professional services leader and help to drive privacy compliance, safeguard reputation, and build a positive data culture. The Data Protection Office sits within the Risk & Quality function, ensuring compliance, protecting client trust, and safeguarding data.

The Role

As a Manager, you will support the Data Protection Office in guiding and monitoring compliance with data privacy laws, regulations, contractual obligations, and internal policies.

Key responsibilities include:

• Implement global and local data protection policies and guidance
• Conduct reviews and proactively address privacy risks
• Investigate data incidents, provide advice, suggest remedial actions, and report to relevant parties
• Review data protection controls in technology risk assessments
• Support legal and risk processes, including contract negotiations
• Develop and deliver training on data protection and privacy
• Prepare internal and external reporting

Your Profile

• At least 5 years' experience in risk-related roles, with minimally 2+ years in data privacy/protection/governance
• Strong analytical, detail-oriented, and problem-solving skills
• Skilled in project management and stakeholder communication
• Confident, resourceful, and resilient team player with positive work ethic
• Able to guide and coach junior team members

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• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

Data Protection Role

We are seeking a seasoned professional to join our team as a Manager in the Data Protection Office. This exciting opportunity will provide you with a chance to drive continuous data protection improvements and promote a positive data culture within the organization.

• 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.

• 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.

About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated and proactive professional to join our team. In this role, you will play a key part in strengthening our organisation’s data protection and privacy framework, ensuring compliance with national legislation and internal policies.

• Implement, monitor, and track compliance with data protection policies and procedures.
• Partner with stakeholders to manage data breaches and incidents in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Conduct impact and risk assessments to identify and mitigate potential data protection risks.
• Handle data requests and provide guidance on best practices in data management.
• Conduct audits and collaborate with stakeholders to integrate data protection measures into business processes.
• Facilitate training, briefings, and awareness sessions on data protection.
• Address internal (staff) and external (public) queries on data protection matters.
• Stay updated with changes in data protection legislation, policies, and industry best practices.
• Support departmental operations, administration, and assigned projects.

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline. Training will be provided to candidates without prior experience.
• Minimum 2 years of experience, preferably in the healthcare sector.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal).
• Proactive, resourceful, and motivated to learn and improve continuously.
• Diligent and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage tasks independently and within timelines.
• Analytical with strong problem-solving skills.
• Able to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Comfortable with public speaking, stakeholder engagement, and collaboration.

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