Data Protection Officer

Who We Are
As Singapore's longest established bank, we have been dedicated to enabling individuals and businesses to achieve their aspirations since 1932. How? By taking the time to truly understand people. From there, we provide support, services, solutions, and career paths that meet their individual needs and desires.

Today, we're on a journey of transformation. Leveraging technology and creativity to become a future-ready learning organisation. But for all that change, our strategic ambition is consistently clear and bold, which is to be Asia's leading financial services partner for a sustainable future.

We invite you to build the bank of the future. Innovate the way we deliver financial services. Work in friendly, supportive teams. Build lasting value in your community. Help people grow their assets, business, and investments. Take your learning as far as you can. Or simply enjoy a vibrant, future-ready career.

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Why Join

As a Legal Counsel for Data Protection you will help OCBC provide innovative services that create long-lasting value for our customers. As part of OCBC's Legal Department, you will provide strategic leadership, promoting collective responsibility for data protection. This goes beyond providing legal advice, as we believe in empowering our team members to thrive and make a difference with a growth mindset.

How you succeed

• Situational awareness: Understand your impact on stakeholders and adjust your approach accordingly.
• Agility: Embrace well-reasoned risks, staying open minded and flexible amidst uncertainty.
• Ownership: Proactively drive improvements in dynamic environments.
• Integrity: Maintain the highest standards of integrity, ensuring trust in all your activities.

What you do

• Advise on the Bank's compliance with relevant data protection laws across our key markets.
• Develop and enhance agreements to ensure data protection concerns are addressed.
• Act as a point of contact with data protection regulators and the Bank's internal stakeholders.
• Foster a data protection culture by delivering ongoing training.
• Serve as the bank's key decision maker in regulatory notifications for PDPA issues.
• Oversee data protection impact assessments and work with stakeholders to implement controls.
• Develop, review and enhance data protection frameworks and policies in line with Malaysia's Personal Data Protection Act and other applicable laws.
• Any other task as assigned by the Head of Legal and Group DPO from time to time.
• Hold yourself to high ethical standards, embrace technology, and treat personal data with respect and humility.

Who you are

• A good degree in law.
• CIPM, CIPP or other relevant data protection certifications are highly advantageous.
• At least 3-5 years of experience advising on data protection or privacy.
• Excellent communication with data subjects, regulators and other organisations.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Agile and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• A good degree in law.
• CIPM, CIPP or other relevant data protection certifications are highly advantageous.
• At least 3-5 years of experience advising on data protection or privacy.
• Excellent communication with data subjects, regulators and other organisations.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Agile and able to work independently with minimal supervision.

What We Offer
Competitive base salary. A suite of holistic, flexible benefits to suit every lifestyle. Community initiatives. Industry-leading learning and professional development opportunities. Your wellbeing, growth and aspirations are every bit as cared for as the needs of our customers.