Vice President, APAC Privacy

About this role

The Vice President will be a versatile team player, display leadership qualities, and be enthusiastic in addressing new challenges. This role is within the Group Privacy and Data Protection team, reporting directly to the Global Head of Privacy and Data Protection.

The successful candidate will be involved in and lead global privacy initiatives, interacting on a regular basis with Legal & Compliance, Information Security, Technology, Business, and Internal Audit groups as well as with senior leadership teams, and may represent BlackRock externally on privacy matters.

Candidates must have a proven track record of providing sound and practical privacy compliance advice in complex situations and must be able to demonstrate an ability to communicate and influence others.

Key Responsibilities:
• Provide primary privacy coverage for the APAC region
• Support the Global Head of Privacy and Data Protection in implementing the Global Privacy and Data Protection Policy and framework
• Provide advice on the application of privacy and data protection laws to any situation to all business and group control functions as required
• Lead and advise as a subject matter expert on privacy and data protection issues in firm-wide strategic initiatives
• Assist in the development and maintenance of policies, standards and procedures that support global privacy program objectives
• Identify privacy risks, trends, vulnerabilities, research solutions and provide advice on risk mitigation
• Conduct privacy impact assessments to evaluate compliance with laws, regulations, and internal standards, identify risks and advise on mitigating actions that should be taken
• Partner with control and oversight groups to create, maintain, test, and monitor for privacy and data protection compliance
• Represent BlackRock in industry organizations, regulatory and legislative meetings, as necessary

Knowledge/Experience:
• At least 4-7 years of experience
• Professional working proficiency in Mandarin required
• Relevant legal and/or privacy qualification desirable
• In-depth understanding of privacy and data protection laws throughout the BlackRock footprint
• Proven ability to interpret and apply privacy and data protection law
• Direct experience working in financial services or technology is highly desired
• Ability to motivate and negotiate effectively with key stakeholders at all levels of seniority
• Ability to build rapport with key stakeholders to identify privacy risks/trends and stay abreast of new products/initiatives
• Demonstrated leadership and partnering skills, plus excellent verbal and written communication skills, with focus on informing, influencing and relationship building
• Experience or familiarity with conducting privacy risk assessments in diverse operational environments
• Strong project management and coordination skills with proven ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and manage multiple projects
• Committed to thinking and acting with integrity and honesty
• Motivated self-starter with strong attention to detail

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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BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to age, disability, family status, gender identity, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation and other protected attributes at law.