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SS&C Technologies

Data Governance and Protection Officer

SS&C Technologies

Data Protection Officer leading data protection and privacy practices at SS&C. Focused on compliance with privacy laws and supporting innovation in AI and emerging technologies.

Posted 6/4/2026full-timeMelbourne • 🇦🇺 AustraliaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Develop, implement, and maintain the APAC Data Protection Framework, aligned to global GIDS standards
  • Ensure compliance with applicable privacy laws, including the Australian Privacy Act, the Australian Privacy Principles and other relevant APAC regulations
  • Embed consistent data governance, privacy, and protection standards across the business
  • Lead and oversee Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs) and data risk assessments
  • Provide guidance on the identification, assessment, and mitigation of privacy and data risks
  • Maintain oversight of key privacy risks, incidents, and control effectiveness
  • Partner with Product, Technology, and Business teams
  • Support new product development and change initiatives
  • Provide subject matter expertise on data handling, cross-border transfers, and regulatory obligations
  • Support the business in assessing and governing the use of AI and emerging technologies
  • Provide oversight to ensure compliance with privacy and ethical data use standards
  • Provide oversight and guidance on privacy incidents and breaches
  • Develop and deliver privacy and data protection training programs
  • Promote a strong privacy and data protection culture across the organisation
  • Establish and support privacy governance forums and reporting frameworks
  • Provide regular reporting to APAC Risk & Compliance leadership

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Proven experience in data protection, privacy, or data governance roles (ideally within financial services).
  • Minimum 5 years experience preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of:
  • o Australian Privacy Act, Australian Privacy Principles and APAC privacy regimes
  • o Data governance and protection frameworks and practices
  • o Regulatory expectations in outsourcing / financial services environments
  • Experience supporting product development and technology change
  • Familiarity with AI governance, data ethics, and emerging technology risks
  • Relevant qualifications or certifications (e.g. CIPP, CIPM, Law, Risk/Compliance) preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Flexibility: Hybrid Work Model
  • Income Protection Insurance & Salary Continuance
  • Generous Bereavement & Compassionate leave
  • Private Health Insurance discount
  • Primary & Secondary Paid Parental leave
  • Death & TPD Insurance
  • Discounts on fitness clubs, travel and more!

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Hard Skills & Tools
data protectionprivacy governancedata risk assessmentsprivacy impact assessmentsdata handlingcross-border transfersregulatory compliancedata ethicsemerging technologies
Soft Skills
leadershipguidancecommunicationcollaborationtraining development
Certifications
CIPPCIPMLawRisk/Compliance