Business Analyst

Experience Required: 7-10 years

About the Role

• Join the Data Governance & Compliance function to help define and implement data management strategies
• Ensure data is stored, processed, and shared securely through strong governance, privacy, and protection practices
• Drive standards and process improvements related to data governance, citizen consent, and data management
• Partner closely with business teams, government agencies, and external partners to align data strategy with organisational goals

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct research and impact analysis to shape initiatives; define and track success metrics and continuously improve solutions
• Plan and run programme activities and assessments for Data Security Risk Management and Personal Data Protection
• Work with internal/external stakeholders to structure data sharing arrangements with appropriate data protection safeguards
• Support Data Incident Management and Enterprise Data Risk Management activities
• Review, develop, and drive awareness/adoption of data standards, policies, frameworks, processes, procedures, and guidelines
• Serve as the main liaison for Data Protection and Data Security queries and request submissions with other Government Agencies
• Guide integration of data protection, data privacy, and data security procedures into day-to-day business operations

Key Win Skills

• Strong ability to translate complex policies and technical governance requirements into clear, business-friendly language
• Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills across business teams and external partners
• Analytical and critical thinking skills; able to connect issues across governance, risk, and operations
• Meticulous attention to detail while maintaining a big-picture view of outcomes
• Adaptable and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Skills / Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business Analytics/Management, Law, Information Management, Cybersecurity, or related discipline
• Experience in one or more areas:
• Data governance / data protection / data security delivery
• Policy, standards, frameworks, process and guideline formulation
• Information/records management (information lifecycle management, data modelling, master data management)
• Risk assessments and/or IT and business audits
• Handling and reporting data incidents
• Programme or project management experience
• Advantage: certifications in data governance, data protection/privacy, cybersecurity, incident management, or analytics-related fields
• Advantage: experience drafting or complying with Singapore Government IM8 policies
• Advantage: experience in data and/or cybersecurity domains