Privacy and Technology Counsel, APAC
Core
Provide practical legal and compliance advice on privacy, data protection, and technology governance for a global financial markets infrastructure and data provider operating in 70+ countries.
Role type
Senior in-house privacy and technology counsel (manager level)
Builds
Global privacy programme, policies, standards, and controls for data, analytics, and risk intelligence services
Domain
Financial services, financial markets infrastructure, data and analytics, technology
Required skills
Privacy and data protection law, UK GDPR and global privacy principles, privacy impact assessments, privacy by design, stakeholder engagement, regulatory monitoring, risk assessment, contract negotiation
Preferred skills
Financial services experience, AI governance, cloud technologies, cybersecurity, operational resilience, AML/KYC/sanctions screening, RegTech
Technologies
Cloud technologies, AI-enabled features, screening solutions, risk management workflows
Responsibilities
Advise on lawful processing, data subject rights, international transfers, and privacy contractual arrangements; Conduct Privacy Impact Assessments and Privacy by Design reviews; Support new product development and technology transformation programmes; Monitor emerging regulatory developments and industry trends; Develop training and guidance materials for stakeholders; Partner with Product, Legal, and Compliance teams on risk intelligence products; Advise on cybersecurity, operational resilience, and outsourcing initiatives.
Seniority
Manager, hands-on IC