# Data Governance and Compliance Officer

**Company:** [PARTALE](http://jobs.workable.com/companies/uJfMamuCwdx7zhtm9uBcyB.md)
**Location:** Sydney, Australia
**Workplace:** on site

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## Description

**Permanent, Full-Time opportunity**

**Location - North Sydney, NSW**

**About us**

Data Zoo provides identity verification data that enables financial institutions, payment platforms, and fintech’s to confidently verify consumers and business identities globally. Our authoritative data is a game-changer in the fight against document fraud and synthetic identity fraud in digital identity verification.

**About the Role**

We are seeking a proactive Data Governance and Compliance Officer to support and uplift our data governance, privacy, and technology compliance capabilities within a rapidly scaling global identity verification environment.

Data Zoo delivers KYC and identity verification services to regulated entities across multiple jurisdictions, integrating with a wide range of data providers worldwide. Reporting directly to the Chief Compliance Officer, you will help ensure our data sourcing, processing, and retention practices meet AML/CTF obligations, global privacy requirements, and industry assurance standards.

Operating at the intersection of data governance, AML/CTF compliance, privacy regulation, and information security, this role is pivotal in strengthening our governance maturity, managing regulatory risk, and reinforcing trust in our identity ecosystem.

**Key Responsibilities**

-   Support and enhance the data governance framework, including data quality, lifecycle management, and classification.
-   Ensure compliance with global privacy laws such as the Australian Privacy Act (APPs), GDPR, and equivalent global frameworks.
-   Maintain oversight of third-party and outsourcing arrangements by conducting vendor due diligence and ensuring industry-specific data quality standards are met.
-   Develop Data Source Guides to help clients assess the suitability of identity data for their business context
-   Support audits, risk assessments, and regulatory reviews while monitoring emerging obligations.
-   Promote privacy-by-design and compliance-by-design across operational and product workflows.

**Qualifications, skills and experience required**

-   Experience in data governance, privacy, compliance, or data management.
-   Practical knowledge of global privacy frameworks, including the Australian Privacy Act & APPs, GDPR, CCPA, GLBA, Singapore PDPA, China PIPL, and similar regulations.
-   Experience in AML/CTF, fintech, identity, or other regulated data environments.
-   Strong understanding of risk management principles and established risk frameworks.
-   Relevant tertiary qualification in Information Systems, Data Management, Business, or a related discipline.

**What you need to succeed**

-   Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
-   Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
-   Build strong relationships and confidently influence stakeholders.
-   Enjoy collaborating with Security, Legal, IT, and business teams.
-   Are structured, pragmatic, and detail-oriented in applying regulatory requirements.
-   Are naturally curious about how data is sourced, governed, and used responsibly.

**How to join us!**

We appreciate every applicant’s time and effort in applying for this position and will be in touch with short-listed applicants in due course. If you have any additional questions please feel free to contact us on pwhale@partale.com.au

**Stay Connected With Us**

If you're passionate about the future of digital identity and want to explore career opportunities beyond this role, we encourage you to visit our [Careers Page](https://www.datazoo.com/careers). Stay up to date with new openings and learn more about life at Data Zoo.