Data Governance Lead & Compliance Architect

Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority is seeking a Data Governance Lead to drive governance programs ensuring data is consistent, secure, accurate, audited and well documented. You will supervise governance activities, advise on improvements, and support teams in implementing policies.

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Data Science or Computer Science and a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience. Excellent understanding of data governance, security, and compliance is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science or equivalent is required.
• Minimum of 6 years of relevant experience.
• Expertise in data governance, data security and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Follow-up on data governance latest news, trends, best practices and international standards to define needed updates in data governance policies, standards and procedures
• Review NDMO approved standards and policies to recommend updates in ZATCA’s current data guides and ensure adherence with NDMO requirements
• Manage the implementation of data governance activities across ZATCA’s functions identifying noncompliant cases and ensure timely resolution
• Review functions and duties to allocate access rights to internal stakeholders and ensure limited information access securing data protection
• Develop and update information controls to protect ZATCA from unauthorized access, breaches and vulnerability
• Escalate complex problems to the relevant person to ensure cases/issues are closed properly
• Support junior staff or direct reports in order to execute their duties according to set policies and processes

Skills

Data governance

Data analytics

Data processing

Database design

IT compliance

Policy development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Data Science or Computer Science

Job description

Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority is seeking a Data Governance Lead to drive governance programs ensuring data is consistent, secure, accurate, audited and well documented. You will supervise governance activities, advise on improvements, and support teams in implementing policies.

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Data Science or Computer Science and a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience. Excellent understanding of data governance, security, and compliance is essential.