We are seeking self-motivated and professionals to join our growing Risk & Quality (R&Q) Team and Data Protection Office (DPO) Team. This is an internal-facing role. The role will be focused on supporting and reporting to the firmwide Risk Director and Data Protection Officer. The responsibilities include:

Responsibilities

Data Protection

Assist in planning and coordination of data protection audit/reviews
Collating and distributing a list of audit/review matters for follow-up to respective process owners, and monitoring timelines for follow-up actions
Assist in implementing and updating global and local policies and procedures for the Data Protection Office
Assist in reviews to ensure compliance with data protection policies and legislation
Assist in responses with data protection queries
Assist in managing and recording data incidents
Assist with ad-hoc projects

Risk Management

Assist in rolling-out various risk and quality-related initiatives
Assist in developing and/or updating practice aids and tools to assist practitioners in their service delivery to external clients
Assist in developing and delivering grade and time-appropriate training
Understand the necessity of Grant Thornton Singapore's need to comply with Grant Thornton global's risk management requirements and administer the processes required to maintain compliance
Provide advice to engagement teams as a risk consultant with regard to internal policy and procedures, external regulations (including the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) regulations, anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing), and contractual matters
Provide assistance to engagement teams on day-to-day background checks
Assist with regular risk compliance monitoring, activities and reporting
Assist with ad-hoc projects

Qualifications and requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, or Finance and with a background in law being a plus.
Minimum 6 years of experience in risk management, compliance, or data protection, ideally within a professional services or corporate environment.
Good knowledge of data protection laws.
Familiarity with regulations such as MAS, anti-money laundering, and counter-terrorism financing.
Strong communication, organizational, and analytical skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
Self-driven, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple tasks while working effectively within a team.

Risk & Quality and Data Protection (12-months contract)