Compliance & Privacy Specialist (APAC)
transperfect
Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia · Kuala Lumpur · Malaysia
Posted Jun 26, 2026
- Full-time
- On-site
- QM
- entry_level
transperfect
Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia · Kuala Lumpur · Malaysia
Posted Jun 26, 2026
Overview
The Compliance & Privacy Specialist is responsible for the operational success of TransPerfect’s Compliance & Privacy Programs; ensuring successful completion and delivery of tasks and deadlines required by regulatory, statutory or other requirements, as an independent Compliance & Privacy Specialist, with support or direction given by Compliance and Privacy Team Lead/Manager, as well as Compliance and Privacy Officer, DPO.
Description & responsibilities
Take ownership and handle all DSR requests; oversight of deadlines, outstanding requests, communication and assignment of required tasks.
Lead investigation and drafting DSAR. Monitor and research new or updated relevant regulatory or other requirements.
Manage stakeholder communication around Compliance and Privacy. Handle questions, such as RFP, from clients, sales and management.
Participate in internal audit activities (coordination, interviews, reporting and follow up activities), as part of internal audit team.
Ability to travel and/or have flexibility to work in different time-shift to work with clients and colleagues worldwide.
Innovate for continuous improvement in internal processes.
Thorough understanding of project management; able to work effectively under pressure to meet tight deadlines and goals
A team player with a flexible and creative approach
Ability to analyze and adopt/implement new requirements, programs and/or technology related Compliance and Privacy such as request tracking system
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in native language as well as in English
Attention to detail
Ability to learn new skills quickly
Exceptional problem solving/critical thinking skills
Excellent knowledge/experience using MS Office suit (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Qualifications
Minimum 2 years experience in relevant Compliance and Privacy area, with Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent; or
Minimum 1 year experience in relevant Compliance and Privacy area, with lawyer certification in relevant specialty, and/or relevant certifications, such as CIPP, CIPM
Experience having worked with a high-performance, collaborative, constructive peer group
TransPerfect provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless.
For more information on the TransPerfect Family of Companies, please visit our website at www.transperfect.com.
In order to apply, please submit your CV in English. CVs in other languages will be disregarded
By applying, I confirm I have read and accept TransPerfect's Privacy Policy: https://www.transperfect.com/about/data-privacy-recruiting