Flight Centre Travel Group

Privacy Officer, Asia

Flight Centre Travel Group  •  Kuala Lumpur, MY / Singapore, SG (Onsite)  •  2 days ago
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Job Description

Privacy Officer, Asia | Champion Privacy, Build Trust.

Love navigating complex regulations and love building trust across organizations? Are you a detail-oriented privacy professional ready to join a fast-moving growth company transforming the way the world's businesses travel?

At FCM, we combine cutting-edge technology with a people-centric mindset to transform our clients' travel programmes. Globally & locally connected, fun & energetic, flexible, and a little unconventional; that's our FCM way!

About the Opportunity

As Asia Privacy Officer, you'll lead the day-to-day delivery of our privacy management program across Flight Centre Travel Group's portfolio of brands (including FCM, Discova, and other FCTG entities) operating in Asia. Reporting to the Asia Chief Privacy Officer, you'll take ownership of operational and investigative work, from leading privacy incident investigations and Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) to day-to-day compliance activities across this complex, multi-jurisdictional environment.

We are looking for a dynamic professional with solid knowledge of regional privacy and data protection regimes who is ready to be the region's voice on privacy matters, delivering training internally and engaging confidently with clients. This is a highly visible role requiring strong communication skills and the ability to influence stakeholders across all levels of the organisation.

What You Will Do

  • Support the development, implementation and maintenance of FCTG's data privacy program, consent framework, retention practices, and policies across the region
  • Conduct regular compliance assessments and maintain the regional privacy register, tracking data processing activities and compliance status
  • Monitor regulatory developments across Asia, providing preliminary assessments and escalating strategic matters to the Asia CPO
  • Present to corporate clients to address privacy concerns and support Commercial teams in responding to customer privacy questions
  • Work closely with technology and development teams to anticipate and address privacy issues in systems and applications
  • Support bid-writing teams in RFP responses related to data protection matters
  • Manage data subject access, correction, and individual rights requests in accordance with applicable privacy laws
  • Conduct vendor privacy assessments and support due diligence processes
  • Review data privacy requirements within client contracts and ensure third-party supplier contracts meet FCTG privacy requirements
  • Lead end-to-end privacy incident investigations, documentation, and regulatory notifications where required
  • Lead DPIAs for new and existing products, systems, and business initiatives across the region
  • Design and deliver privacy awareness campaigns, training and orientation for employees across all Group brands
  • Drive culture change and promote privacy awareness across all levels of management
  • Support regular reporting on privacy compliance status, incidents and training for regional and Group review

Who We're Looking For

  • Bachelor's degree or higher in business administration, law, IT or related discipline (or equivalent experience)
  • 3+ years' experience in privacy, data protection, privacy law, risk management, auditing and/or compliance
  • Demonstrated ownership of incident investigations, impact assessments or similar deliverables
  • Working knowledge of regional privacy regimes with strong understanding of Singapore PDPA and DPO obligations
  • Experience presenting to external clients and senior stakeholders
  • Familiarity with privacy by design principles and data minimisation
  • Familiarity with international data transfer mechanisms (EU model clauses, Binding Corporate Rules)
  • Experience or familiarity with governance, risk and compliance (GRC) methodologies
  • Ability to influence without direct control, with excellent written and spoken English
  • Confident communicator who builds trust and sustains collaborative relationships
  • Strong analytical skills with ability to break down complex information and make rational judgments
  • Ability to work independently, take initiative and drive matters to closure
  • CIPP/A certification or equivalent preferred
  • Prior experience as or supporting a Data Protection Officer under Singapore PDPA preferred
  • Familiarity with cloud computing, online services, and data analytics preferred
  • Experience with ISO 27001, ISO 27701, NIST and/or PCI DSS preferred
  • Prior experience in Retail, Corporate Travel Management Services, or tech companies is a plus

Our FCM Difference

We are fiercely proud of our company culture. Our employees are difference makers and here, you will find:

  • We are an inclusive bunch and encourage you to come as you are. Enjoy the freedom to be brilliantly yourself
  • Work life Balance: We believe in “No Leave = No Life” so have your own travel adventures with paid annual leave and access travel industry perks
  • Celebrate wins at legendary Buzz Nights and our top performers attend our mind blowing annual Global Gathering event
  • Brightness of Future - Advance your career locally or globally

At FCM, we're unconventional, always flexible, and globally connected. Come as you are, dream outrageously big, and help us transform the world of business travel.

Champion privacy, build trust. Apply now!

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Flight Centre Travel Group

About Flight Centre Travel Group

Flight Centre Travel Group (FCTG) is one of the world’s largest travel companies, employing 15,000 like-minded individuals – known as ‘Flighties’.

Our story dates to 1973, when founder Graham Turner (aka “Skroo") and friend Geoff “Spy” Lomas buy a double-decker bus and take off on their first tour around Spain, Portugal and Morrocco, 3 years later forming the first business, Top Deck. After flight deregulations in the 80s our first retail "Flight Centre" stores opened in Australia in 1982, London in 1984, and NZ in 1987.

1987 was also the year we held our first “Global Gathering” awards event celebrating our amazing people, a tradition that continues to this day.

And in 2025 we launched our very first loyalty program, World360 Rewards! Our Australian customers now able to earn and redeem points across Flight Centre, Travel Associates, and Cruiseabout.

We’re in our 40s now and a lot has changed! With global headquarters in Brisbane, Australia, our company owned leisure and corporate travel businesses span three major regions: APAC, The Americas and EMEA.

Our flagship corporate travel management brand, FCM, extends our reach even further through a network covering over 100 countries via both company-owned operations and independent licensees.

With 30 brands across our global footprint, our team spans from customer-facing to internal support roles. The opportunities just as diverse – from a Travel Consultant at Flight Centre or Envoyage, to a Machine Learning Scientist in one of our tech pillars.

Together, we live and breathe our number one philosophy, Our People, driven by our purpose ‘To open up the world for those who want to see’.

Our values are simple and powerful - Ownership, Egalitarianism and Irreverence.

We support our people with opportunities to help you thrive, connect, give, move and be rewarded. Our people have access to a suite of curated benefits to ensure holistic wellbeing – from mental and physical health to financial freedom. 

Industry
Travel & Hospitality
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
South Brisbane, AU
Year Founded
Unknown
Website
fctgl.com
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