Job description

We are looking for a Senior Consultant with a focus on Data Governance and Management to be based in our Singapore office and to play a pivotal role in helping regional and multinational clients navigate the complexity of the "Smart Nation" initiative and evolving data privacy standards. You will serve as a strategic advisor, ensuring client data architectures are not only technically sound but also fully compliant with PDPA and regional cross-border data transfer requirements. You will lead high-stakes projects across Southeast Asia, driving data maturity for enterprise clients across industries, and you will be expected to balance technical implementation with a deep understanding of Singapore’s specific regulatory "sandboxes" and data residency requirements.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Regional Governance Frameworks: Architect and operationalize data governance models that align with the MAS Technology Risk Management (TRM) guidelines and the PDPC’s Advisory Guidelines, ensuring localized data sovereignty and accountability.
• PDPA Compliance & Data Privacy: Lead the implementation of Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) and "privacy-by-design" workflows to ensure client platforms satisfy Singapore Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) requirements and international standards like APEC CBPR.
• Enterprise Data Discovery & Lineage: Drive the identification and cataloguing of Critical Data Elements (CDEs) across hybrid-cloud environments, establishing end-to-end data lineage to support regional regulatory reporting and internal audit readiness.
• Data Quality & Trusted Data Hubs: Design automated data quality monitoring and Master Data Management (MDM) solutions that support Singapore’s "Trusted Data Sharing" frameworks, enabling secure and high-quality data exchange between industry partners.
• Cloud Data Transformation: Partner with engineering teams to oversee data governance during large-scale migrations to Singapore-based cloud regions (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud), ensuring data classification and access controls are maintained during the transition.
• Stakeholder & Regulatory Liaison: Act as the primary interface between technical data teams and client Risk/Compliance officers, facilitating workshops to translate complex MAS or IMDA (Infocomm Media Development Authority) regulations into actionable data management policies.
• Actively contribute to offer building, training, communities of practice, and R&D initiatives
• Support business development (needs definition, proposals, opportunity identification)