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Job description

The Compliance Officer will assist the Regional Compliance Officer in: (a). Ongoing compliance with all internal and external policies, laws, and regulatory constructs covering international data, privacy, and related security law and region-specific information security protocols related to the company’s business service delivery and corporate governance practices. (b) Investigations (fraud, discrimination, bribery, and misconduct) including responses to the breaches.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Assist the RCO in specific projects relating to the implementation of record retention, compliance tracking/monitoring, and Inadvertent disclosures.
Research on laws for existing and new products and changes in the regulatory framework for South APAC
Prepare and update training materials for the South APAC region.
Compliance-related audit support and response to client questionnaires

Job Qualifications:

Graduation with bachelor's degree in law
2-4 years in an SME/knowledge-based role
Good Oral and Written Communication
Attention to detail, Data Privacy maintenance
Analytical and Logical Reasoning
Adept with technology research tools
Keen aptitude for the law and ability to undertake legal review
Commercial awareness
Data management
Open to work in a 7 AM – 4 PM schedule
Willing to work in a remote setup
Must be permanently residing in the Philippines

United States Equal Opportunity Employment:

First Advantage is proud to be a global leader in removing barriers and supporting our community members to ensure the changing demographics of the workforce are reflected in our hiring and employment practices. We value all of our candidates, employees, and clients, and place great emphasis on hiring and supporting qualified individuals in each role. We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other area protected by applicable law.

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