APAC Privacy Lead Counsel at Wise

Singapore

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
FinTech, Financial ServicesIndustries

Requirements

  • Minimum of 8 years privacy experience at a top-tier law firm or in-house
  • Strong understanding of APAC privacy, data protection and data security laws
  • Experienced in handling privacy inquiries, complaints and incidents
  • Experience in privacy by design and data protection impact assessments
  • Experience in dealing with regulators in APAC on privacy matters
  • Experience in drafting and negotiating privacy related contracts and developing compliance and auditing frameworks
  • Excellent written and verbal skills in English
  • Admitted to practice law in at least one APAC jurisdiction
  • A problem solving attitude, with the ability to use regulation together with data to drive business decisions
  • Ability to drive and deliver projects from inception to completion, timely and with attention to detail
  • Experience (or interest) in working in a fast-growing environment
  • Proactive, influential, and clear communicator who thrives in dynamic environments
  • Comfortable navigating ambiguous situations, making swift judgment calls, and paying close attention to detail
  • Excellent project management skills
  • Knack for collaborating across teams to find practical solutions

Responsibilities

  • Championing Privacy: Localize and implement our global privacy transformation program throughout the APAC region
  • Innovating with Impact: Collaborate with business and engineering teams to design and launch cutting-edge products for the APAC market, ensuring privacy is built-in from the start
  • Strategic Partnerships: Advise on the privacy aspects of Wise platform partnerships and agreements with banks and financial institutions, including contractual arrangements
  • Global Growth: Support our expansion efforts as we launch Wise products and services in new jurisdictions
  • Regional Oversight: Oversee privacy compliance for our APAC entities and contribute to reporting for regional oversight committees and entity boards
  • Audit Support: Assist with periodic global and regional audits of privacy compliance within Wise
  • Staying Ahead: Keep up-to-date with evolving regulatory requirements in the APAC region and translate them into practical business solutions
  • AI Governance: Support the implementation of Wise's AI Governance framework, monitor emerging AI regulations and guidelines in APAC, and help drive associated regulatory changes

Skills

Privacy Law
Data Protection
GDPR
APAC Privacy Regulations
Legal Compliance
Contract Negotiation
Risk Management
Product Privacy Design
Regulatory Advisory

Wise

Facilitates low-cost international money transfers

About Wise

Wise focuses on international money transfers, providing a low-cost alternative to traditional banks. It uses a peer-to-peer system to match transfers between users in different countries, which helps reduce fees and offers better exchange rates. Customers pay a small, transparent fee for each transaction, and Wise also offers a multi-currency account for managing funds in various currencies. The company aims to maintain high performance and reliability while ensuring transparency and trust with its users.

London, United KingdomHeadquarters
2011Year Founded
$385.5MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries
5,001-10,000Employees

Benefits

PTO & annual leave
Work from home flexibility
Parental leave
Medical insurance plans
Health & wellbeing discounts
Pension & retirement plans
Social events
Relocation support

Risks

Increased competition from banks integrating Swift services could challenge Wise's market share.
Regulatory scrutiny following Stenn's collapse may increase pressure on Wise.
Bitcoin's low transaction fees could attract customers away from Wise's services.

Differentiation

Wise offers a peer-to-peer system for low-cost international money transfers.
The company provides a multi-currency account for ex-pats, freelancers, and travelers.
Wise's transparent fee structure attracts customers seeking cost-effective money transfer solutions.

Upsides

Partnership with Morgan Stanley enhances Wise's cross-border settlement capabilities.
Expansion into India's remittance market presents significant growth opportunities for Wise.
API integrations offer additional revenue streams and market penetration for Wise.

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