Data Protection Officer

Tanqeeb; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Tanqeeb is seeking a senior privacy and data governance professional to build and operate the privacy controls across cloud services and AI workflows. The role requires hands-on design and operation of RoPA, DPIAs, data classification, retention, and incident support in a tech-driven environment.

You will work with Tech, Information Security, Legal and Operations to embed privacy-by-design and ensure regulatory readiness and audit support.

Qualifications

• Strong background in data protection, privacy, or information security within tech/fintech environments.
• Hands-on experience designing and operating privacy controls across cloud services and data platforms.
• Familiarity with RoPA, DPIA, data classification, retention controls and privacy incident support.

Responsibilities

• Build and operate privacy and data governance programme, including policies, standards, and controls.
• Own data mapping and Records of Processing Activities across cloud services, data platforms and AI/ML workflows.
• Lead DPIAs and data risk assessments for products and AI use cases; embed privacy-by-design in architecture and SDLC.
• Manage data subject rights operations, exposure management, and incident support with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Data protection

Privacy by design

Information security

Data governance

Data mapping

DPIA

Job description

Build and operate privacy and data protection controls Requires an IT, information security or technical data governance background

About Our Client

A growing firm in the Middle East.

Job Description

Build and operate the privacy and data governance programme, including its policies, standards, procedures, controls and operating cadence. Own data mapping and Records of Processing Activities across cloud services, data platforms and AI/ML workflows. Lead Data Protection Impact Assessments and data related risk assessments for products and AI use cases. Work directly with Tech and Information Security teams to embed privacy-by-design within technology architecture, SDLC/CI-CD and the data lifecycle. Implement practical controls covering data minimisation, access, logging, classification, retention, deletion and transparency. Establish and manage data subject rights operations, including identity verification, fulfilment, audit trails and service levels. Support privacy incident response and breach notification activities alongside Information Security, Legal and Operations. Manage privacy controls for technology vendors, cloud providers and AI partners, including due diligence and ongoing monitoring. Maintain programme metrics and evidence to support audits, regulatory readiness, security questionnaires and institutional-client due diligence.

The Successful Applicant

At least 7 years' experience in data protection, technical privacy, information security or data governance within a technology led or Fintech environment. An IT, cybersecurity, information security or technical data governance background is essential. Hands-on experience designing and operating privacy and data protection controls across cloud services, applications, APIs or data platforms. Experience delivering data mapping, RoPA, DPIAs, data subject rights processes, data classification, retention controls and privacy incident support. Demonstrable experience working directly implementing controls. Practical experience of privacy-by-design within cloud-native architectures and software or product development processes. Tangible experience addressing data protection and governance risks associated with AI/ML workflows, AI-enabled products or third-party AI services. Experience in fintech, financial services, payments or another regulated or high-trust environment is preferred. Privacy qualifications such as CIPP/E, CIPP/US or CIPM are advantageous but will not replace the required technical background.

What's on Offer

A permanent, hands on role with responsibility for building the data protection and privacy control environment. Direct involvement with leadership