Director, Regional DPO Coordination and Governance

Key Responsibilities - Lead and enhance SMBC's regional data privacy governance framework across APAC. - Coordinate and oversee country DPOs to ensure consistent implementation of privacy requirements and controls. - Act as the regional subject matter expert on Singapore PDPA and provide guidance on APAC privacy regulations. - Monitor regulatory developments and drive compliance programs across multiple jurisdictions. - Oversee Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs), privacy risk assessments, and remediation initiatives. - Establish governance and controls for cross-border data transfers and third-party data processing. - Lead privacy incident and breach management governance, including regulatory reporting and escalation. - Deliver privacy reporting and insights to senior management and governance committees. - Drive privacy awareness, training, and a strong culture of data protection across the organization. - Partner with Legal, Compliance, Risk, Technology, Information Security, and business stakeholders on privacy-related initiatives. Requirements - Bachelor's degree in Law, Information Systems, Risk Management, Business, or related field; advanced degree preferred. - 12+ years of experience in data privacy, data governance, compliance, risk management, or related disciplines, with significant regional leadership experience. - Strong knowledge of Singapore PDPA and other APAC privacy regulations, including cross-border data transfer requirements. - Experience within banking, financial services, or other highly regulated industries. - Proven ability to engage regulators, senior executives, and stakeholders across multiple jurisdictions. - Strong leadership, communication, stakeholder management, and program delivery skills. - Professional certifications such as CIPP/A, CIPM, CIPT, CDMP, CISSP, CISA, or CRISC are advantageous.

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