Assistant Manager – Privacy Compliance

Job Title: Assistant Manager – Privacy Compliance

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Role Overview:

We are looking for an experienced Assistant Manager – InfoSec & Privacy Compliance to lead and support the implementation and ongoing compliance of information security and privacy frameworks across the organization, with a specific focus on ISO 27001, ISO 27701, ISO 42001, and SOC 2 Type 2 certifications. The ideal candidate will also contribute to AI governance and data privacy initiatives, supporting both internal stakeholders and external auditors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage compliance initiatives related to ISO ISMS, PIMS, and AIMS frameworks.
• Coordinate and prepare for SOC 2 Type 2, ISO 27001/27701/42001 audits and certifications.
• Develop and operationalize AI governance practices and compliance with emerging AI certification standards.
• Conduct and manage risk assessments, internal audits, and vendor risk reviews.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders (Legal, IT, Engineering, HR, etc.) for policy and process alignment.
• Oversee data security, privacy initiatives aligned with GDPR, EU AI Act, NIST, OECD and other global regulations.
• Prepare audit documentation and act as a point of contact for external assessors.
• Drive awareness initiatives and support ongoing compliance reporting.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• 6–7 years of experience in information security, privacy consulting, or risk management roles.
• Strong working knowledge of ISO 27001, ISO 27701, ISO 42001, SOC 2, and GDPR.
• Experience with internal audit, risk assessments, AI governance, and compliance operations.
• Demonstrated stakeholder management skills and ability to coordinate across departments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Certifications

• CISSP/CISA/ CISM/CIPM/ AIGP/AI certifications.
• ISO/IEC 27001/ 27701, or 42001 Lead Auditor/Implementer