Data Governance & Privacy Lead

j. awan & partners; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

j. awan & partners is a fast-growing GRC consultancy with offices across multiple regions, offering governance, risk, compliance and technology services. The role supports Data Management capabilities within ADCB KSA, aligning with group frameworks and local regulatory obligations.

The position acts as the primary contact for data governance, privacy, quality and incident management, delivering governance, privacy operations and data quality improvements to protect regulatory standing.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in data management, governance, privacy or protection within financial services.
• Experience implementing data governance and privacy frameworks.
• Strong English; Arabic is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Represent Data Management in subsidiary governance committees and reporting.
• Prepare governance materials and management updates for local and Group forums.
• Escalate data risks, control deficiencies and regulatory concerns to governance bodies.
• Track remediation actions and ensure timely closure.
• Support data ownership, stewardship and accountability models.

Skills

Data governance

Data privacy

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Law, Information Management, Computer Science, Business, Finance or a related discipline

Job description

j. awan & partners is a fast-growing GRC consultancy with offices across multiple regions, offering governance, risk, compliance and technology services. The role supports Data Management capabilities within ADCB KSA, aligning with group frameworks and local regulatory obligations.

The position acts as the primary contact for data governance, privacy, quality and incident management, delivering governance, privacy operations and data quality improvements to protect regulatory standing.