Job description
WE ARE HIRING: Data Protection Officer
Location: Sri Lanka
Employment Type: Full-time
Company Industry: Financial Services / Banking & Regulated Institutions
Role Overview
We are looking for a Data Protection Officer to lead and manage the organizations enterprise-wide data protection and privacy program. This role is responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable data protection laws, regulatory requirements, and international information security standards while embedding privacy and security controls across business and technology operations.
Key Responsibilities
Develop, implement, and maintain the enterprise data protection and privacy program.
Ensure compliance with PDPA, Central Bank of Sri Lanka regulations, and internal governance frameworks.
Work closely with IT and Cybersecurity teams to embed privacy-by-design principles and security controls.
Conduct privacy impact assessments and data protection risk assessments, and drive corrective actions.
Lead ISO/IEC 27001 and ISO/IEC 27701 implementation and ongoing compliance initiatives.
Establish and maintain data protection policies, procedures, and awareness programs.
Liaise with the Data Protection Authority and support audits and regulatory reporting requirements.
Qualifications & Experience
Educational Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field.
Experience
Minimum of 2 years experience in data protection or information security management.
Sound knowledge of ISO 27001, NIST frameworks, and regulatory compliance requirements for financial institutions.
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Originally posted on Himalayas
Who can apply
Eligible countries: United States. Accepted UTC offsets: UTC-10, UTC-9, UTC-8, UTC-7, UTC-6, UTC-5, UTC+14. Review the full description for employer-specific work authorization, residency and schedule requirements.