Associate, APAC Data Privacy

About this role

This role is within the Group Privacy and Data Protection team, reporting directly to the Chief Privacy Officer (London) with a functional line to the VP, Privacy and Data Protection, APAC (Hong Kong).

The successful candidate will support global privacy initiatives, interacting on a regular basis with Legal & Compliance, Information Security, Technology and Business groups, with particular emphasis on APAC jurisdictions and stakeholders. 

We’re looking for someone who is already forging a career in Data Privacy, with hands-on experience implementing privacy processes. The ideal candidate needs to be proactive in nature with a ‘can do’ attitude, curious and consistent in providing high quality work.

Candidates must have a proven track record of providing quality work in time demanding situations and must be able to demonstrate an ability to communicate, build relationships and influence others. A resilient, diligent, and hands-on working style is essential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide data privacy support as an active member of the Group Privacy team for the APAC region. This includes integration activities relating to Preqin (a recently acquired company into BlackRock), with APAC (e.g. China and Japan) focused, and supporting on Preqin DPIA and PIPIA.
• Support the VP Privacy and Data Protection, APAC in implementing the APAC Privacy Strategy framework according to the Group Privacy strategy, and contribute to drafting/refreshing APAC-specific policies, procedures and SOPs.
• Review and define requirements in relation to the implementation of privacy and data protection laws for any situation to all business and group control functions as required.
• Manage privacy and data protection issues in firm-wide strategic initiatives. (Includes APAC components of acquisition or on-shore China considerations where relevant).
• Manage the development and maintenance of policies, standards and procedures that support global privacy program objectives.
• Manage in the identification of privacy risks, trends, vulnerabilities, research solutions and provide advice on risk mitigation.
• Manage the completion of data privacy impact assessments (“DPIAs”) and privacy reviews of third-party vendors to evaluate compliance with laws, regulations, and internal standards, identify risks and advise on mitigating actions that should be taken – including assisting the VP APAC Privacy and Data Protection on drafting DPIAs, PIPIA and other regulatory reports.
• Manage the review and maintain entries in the repository of processing activities (the “ROPA”) and support OneTrust-based APAC data mapping rollouts.
• Contribute on data-mapping exercise and ensure processing records drive relevant assessment.
• Manage the control and oversight groups to create, maintain, test, and monitor for privacy and data protection compliance.
• Raise awareness and training of the Privacy by Design principles within the Business.
• Use Privacy compliance software to automate privacy processes on tools such as OneTrust.

Knowledge/Experience:

• At least 5 years professional experience of which 2-4 years in data privacy and compliance roles.
• Professional working proficiency in English (written/verbal) is required, Mandarin and Cantonese are strong advantages; proficiency in another APAC language is a plus.
• Relevant legal and/or privacy qualification or training desirable e.g. CIPP/E, CIPP/A.
• Expert knowledge of privacy and data protection laws, in particular PIPL, APPI, PDPA, DPDPA.
• Understanding of cross-border data transfer mechanisms and controls (e.g. IDTA/SCCs, transfer impact assessments, security assessments and notification, basics of encryption/segmentation to support safeguards) is desirable.
• Experience working in financial services, ideally asset management is desirable.
• A technical knowledge of websites and cookie management and/or data governance is desirable.
• Ability to motivate and influence effectively with key stakeholders.
• Ability to build rapport with key stakeholders to identify privacy risks/trends and stay abreast of new products/initiatives.
• Demonstrated excellent verbal, and written communication skills, with focus on informing, influencing and relationship building.
• Experience or familiarity with conducting DPIAs, ROPA, third party risk management, individual rights requests and incident responses desirable.
• Experience in use of Privacy software platforms such as OneTrust is desirable.
• Project management and coordination skills desirable, with proven ability to meet deadlines, prioritize workload and manage time effectively.
• Motivated high performer and self-starter, proactive with strong attention to detail.
• Committed to thinking and acting with integrity and honesty.

Our benefits

To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of benefits including a strong retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, comprehensive healthcare, support for working parents and Flexible Time Off (FTO) so you can relax, recharge and be there for the people you care about.

Our hybrid work model

BlackRock’s hybrid work model is designed to enable a culture of collaboration and apprenticeship that enriches the experience of our employees, while supporting flexibility for all. Employees are currently required to work at least 4 days in the office per week, with the flexibility to work from home 1 day a week. Some business groups may require more time in the office due to their roles and responsibilities. We remain focused on increasing the impactful moments that arise when we work together in person – aligned with our commitment to performance and innovation. As a new joiner, you can count on this hybrid model to accelerate your learning and onboarding experience here at BlackRock.

About BlackRock

At BlackRock, we are all connected by one mission: to help more and more people experience financial well-being.  Our clients, and the people they serve, are saving for retirement, paying for their children’s educations, buying homes and starting businesses. Their investments also help to strengthen the global economy: support businesses small and large; finance infrastructure projects that connect and power cities; and facilitate innovations that drive progress.

This mission would not be possible without our smartest investment – the one we make in our employees. It’s why we’re dedicated to creating an environment where our colleagues feel welcomed, valued and supported with networks, benefits and development opportunities to help them thrive.

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