Data Risk Lead

Schneider Electric - Global; Dubai; On-site; AED 293,000 - 404,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy management company is seeking a Data Risk Lead in Dubai to ensure data security and regulatory compliance. The role involves implementing governance structures, managing risks, and fostering a culture of data protection. Ideal candidates should possess strong expertise in data governance and privacy regulations, with a bachelor's degree in a related field. Join this company to make a significant impact on sustainability and compliance efforts globally.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of data privacy regulations and risk management frameworks.
• Expertise in data governance, security controls, and compliance processes.
• Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and manage complex programs.

Responsibilities

• Contextualize and operationalize the global Data Risk strategy.
• Govern the Data Risk framework ensuring compliance.
• Advise stakeholders on data protection obligations.

Skills

Data privacy regulations

Risk management frameworks

Data governance

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Law, IT Security, or Data Management

Professional certifications in data privacy or security

Job description

We are looking for Data Risk Lead to ensure data security, privacy, and regulatory compliance by implementing governance structures, leading risk mitigation strategies, managing incidents, and operationalizing data risk frameworks across the data lifecycle. This role acts as a key liaison between local business units, the Data Risk & Security team, and regulatory authorities, fostering a strong culture of data protection and risk awareness.

Key Responsibilities

Strategy & Governance

• Contextualize and operationalize the global Data Risk strategy within the local/regional context.
• Govern the Data Risk framework across the data lifecycle, ensuring alignment with Schneider Electric policies and regulatory requirements.
• Establish data privacy governance structures (e.g., steering committees, reporting mechanisms).
• Build and execute a Data Risk Assurance Action Plan using global frameworks and tools.
• Report compliance progress using KPIs, KRIs, maturity matrices, and other indicators to executives.

Legal Compliance & Advisory

• Ensure compliance with national data privacy laws and internal policies.
• Advise stakeholders (Data Office, Country President, employees) on data protection obligations.
• Provide guidance on personal data protection strategies and responsibilities.
• Ensure privacy clauses are included in supplier contracts.
• Drive certification of all digital assets within the instance.

Regulatory & Stakeholder Liaison

• Act as the primary contact for local data protection authorities, supported by Legal and Group DPO.
• Serve as a point of contact for data subjects (employees, customers) regarding privacy queries and claims.

Risk Management & Compliance

• Anticipate, identify, prioritize, and mitigate data risks.
• Design and implement data risk policies and mitigation frameworks.
• Ensure compliance with data controls and regulatory requirements.
• Lead data incident analysis and mitigation.
• Liaise with the Data Risk & Security team on assurance and risk management.

Incident Management

• Support investigation and assessment of personal data incidents.
• Recommend and assist in preparing notifications to authorities, data subjects, or customers when required.

Program & Process Oversight

• Monitor overall progress of data risk initiatives.
• Program manage risk mitigation and control implementation within the Data Office.
• Ensure data-related processes, systems, and assets are secure and protected from threats.
• Develop and maintain a data processing register.

Training & Awareness

• Implement training programs to promote data risk awareness and compliance.
• Promote a data protection culture through communication and engagement.
• Act as an ambassador for Schneider Electric’s data protection policies and procedures.

Required Competencies

• Strong knowledge of data privacy regulations and risk management frameworks.
• Expertise in data governance, security controls, and compliance processes.
• Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and manage complex programs.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving capabilities.
• Familiarity with regulatory liaison and incident management processes.
• Willingness to develop own competencies and ability to adapt to a rapidly changing position.

Key Interactions

• Internal: Data Office, Country President, Legal, IT Security, Business Functions.
• External: Data Protection Authorities, Regulatory Bodies, External Auditors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, IT Security, Data Management, or related field.
• Professional certifications in data privacy or security (e.g., CIPP, CIPM, ISO 27001) preferred.
• Proven experience in data risk management, compliance, and governance.

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