Compliance and Data Protection Officer (Hybrid)

We at the Lennor Group are urgently looking for a Compliance and Data Protection Officer (Hybrid)

About Lennor Group

As a proud Filipino company, we are committed to providing world-class business and workforce solutions. Our deep market expertise, combined with a global perspective, empowers us to serve businesses of all sizes and industries efficiently.

Our brand, Lennor Metier, is a leading recruitment agency and headhunting firm in the Philippines, partnering with reputable companies to source top talent for direct-hire opportunities. It specializes in IT, Finance, Engineering, Sales & Marketing, Supply Chain, HR, and Executive Search.

Salary Range: ₱90,000 - ₱120,000

Work Setup: Hybrid

Shift Schedule: Day Shift

Location: Makati City

Job Overview

The Compliance and Data Protection Officer (DPO) is responsible for ensuring the company adheres to all regulatory, data protection, and privacy requirements while maintaining an effective compliance framework. This role requires close collaboration with various internal teams, legal partners, and third-party service providers to ensure all compliance and data privacy policies and guidelines are properly implemented and monitored.

Your Responsibilities

Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, including but not limited to SEC, AMLC, BIR, CIC, DOLE, IPO, LGU
• Maintain a zero-incident track record for non-compliance or delays in regulatory reporting
• Manage and coordinate the timely submission of regulatory reports, while actively working with the responsible business units to resolve any delays or compliance issues
• Evaluate, negotiate, and authorize compliance-related clauses with service providers
  
  

Internal Compliance

• Define, enforce, audit, and resolve compliance policies, standards, guidelines, and violations
• Offer compliance guidance to various teams
• Ensure that company requirements from the partner law firm are completed on time and meet quality standards.
• Ensure the timely and high-quality delivery of internal compliance projects as they arise.
• Provide monthly updates on the status of regulatory and internal compliance to the Board's Credit and Risk Committee.
  
  

Data Privacy Compliance

• Act of 2012, including data breach notifications, annual privacy reports, and other required filings.
• Ensure effective implementation and adherence to the organization’s data privacy policies and program. Regularly monitor the integration of these policies into daily operations.
• Provide compliance and data privacy guidance to different teams
• Review, negotiate, and approve compliance and data protection/privacy-related clauses of service providers
• Conduct Data Protection Impact Assessments and provide sign-off before project launch or engaging a new service provider
• Participate in internal and third-party service provider data protection/privacy audits
• Develop and execute a monthly training plan on data privacy and security, ensuring 100% of planned sessions are conducted.
  
  

What Our Client Is Looking For

• Must have 3 years of work experience in compliance, data protection, and privacy
• Experience in formulating and implementing policies in compliance, data protection, and data privacy
• Must be Data Protection Officer (DPO) certified
• Ability to manage projects (within scope, timeline, and budget) with minimal supervision
• Knowledge and application of relevant Philippine laws and legal concepts
• Experience working with legal teams and external law firms, especially in areas concerning compliance and data privacy.
• Preferably someone with experience working with a startup company or with a lending, banking, or fintech industry
  
  

Ready to take the next step in your career? Submit your application now!

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