Data Governance & Privacy Lead (Dubai)

Emirates National Investment Co.; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Emirates National Investment Co. in Dubai seeks a Data Management Officer to establish and maintain a comprehensive view of the organisation's data landscape across entities and systems.

You will handle data mapping, lineage, governance, retention, data protection and reporting requirements. The role combines hands-on data capabilities with knowledge of UAE PDPL and privacy regulations, supporting AI enablement and data readiness for AI use cases.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Management, Data, Computer Science, IT, Law, Business or a related discipline.
• 5-8 years of relevant experience, including at least 3 years of hands-on enterprise data experience.
• Practical experience with data governance and data protection/privacy requirements.
• Strong working knowledge of SQL and ability to understand and interrogate business application data models.
• Experience creating and maintaining data inventories, dictionaries, lineage documentation and retention schedules.
• Knowledge of UAE PDPL, GDPR, DIFC or ADGM data protection regulations.

Responsibilities

• Map and maintain an inventory of data across multiple entities and systems.
• Document end-to-end data flows and lineage, including APIs and batch processes.
• Develop and maintain data governance documentation (inventories, dictionaries, retention schedules).
• Understand and document the complete data lifecycle, including archival and backups.
• Use SQL and data models to validate data and understand relationships.
• Support DPO and DPIAs and data privacy requirements.
• Apply data protection principles relating to UAE PDPL and cross-border transfers.
• Provide data advisory and reporting support.
• Support AI and LLM enablement by assessing data quality and governance.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and vendors to meet regulatory requirements.

Skills

Data governance

SQL

Data protection

Data mapping

Data quality

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Management, Data, Computer Science, IT, Law, Business

Tools

Dataverse

Dynamics 365

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Power BI

Microsoft Purview

Azure Data Factory

Logic Apps

Power Automate

Job description

Emirates National Investment Co. in Dubai seeks a Data Management Officer to establish and maintain a comprehensive view of the organisation's data landscape across entities and systems.

You will handle data mapping, lineage, governance, retention, data protection and reporting requirements. The role combines hands-on data capabilities with knowledge of UAE PDPL and privacy regulations, supporting AI enablement and data readiness for AI use cases.