Lead Specialist, Data, Technology and Reporting II

Ma’aden; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mining company based in Saudi Arabia seeks a Lead Specialist in Data, Technology, and Reporting to oversee data infrastructure and reporting systems. This role is vital for ensuring compliance and accurate reporting. Candidates should have over 6 years of experience in executive support or legal compliance, along with expertise in data visualization tools. The position offers competitive compensation and an opportunity to work with a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in executive support or legal/compliance/risk management.
• Experience in cross‑functional environments with legal and IT stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and management of data infrastructure and reporting systems.
• Coordinate periodic reports for stakeholders.
• Manage finances, including budget planning.
• Design and manage data models to support databases.
• Lead data quality initiatives and implement validation protocols.
• Serve as focal point for stakeholder engagement.

Skills

Organizational and multitasking abilities

Advanced proficiency in data visualization and analytics tools

High attention to detail and strong ethics

Analytical mindset with ability to translate data into insights

Strong written and verbal communication

Proactive, responsive, and team-oriented

Project management and stakeholder engagement skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Python

SQL

Job description

Role Profile – Lead Specialist, Data, Technology & Reporting

• Job Title: Lead Specialist, Data, Technology and Reporting
• Reporting to: CLO
• Business Unit/Function: Legal, Risk & Compliance
• Department: CLO Office
• Direct Reports: 0
• Budget/Size: XXXX
• Grade: M11
• Position Type: Regular

Job Purpose

The Lead Specialist, Data Technology and Reporting plays a dual role, supporting the Legal, Compliance, and Risk function through:

1. Leading the development and management of data infrastructure, reporting systems, and analytics.
2. Providing high-level administrative and coordination support to the function’s leadership.

The role ensures accurate, compliant, and insightful data flows while enabling smooth operation of executive and functional activities.

Key Accountabilities

Data, Technology & Reporting

Reporting

• Develop and maintain automated reports and dashboards for compliance monitoring, risk exposure, legal performance, and regulatory submissions.
• Coordinate periodic and ad‑hoc reports for internal and external stakeholders, including board‑committee submissions.

Budget Planning

• Manage the finances of the function, including budget planning.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders and finance for initial planning and ongoing reporting.

Vendor Management (including Invoicing)

• Manage engagements with external parties, including consultants, service providers, and advisors.
• Review expenses against budgets and manage invoice approvals and submissions.

Data Analytics

• Design and manage data models to support matter management and databases.
• Produce and monitor dashboards for legal, compliance, and risk activities.
• Ensure system interoperability and data flow between systems.

Data Governance and Integrity

• Lead data quality initiatives and implement validation protocols.
• Maintain taxonomy, metadata, and access controls in line with governance policies.

Technology Enablement

• Act as business lead for LRC systems implementations and upgrades.
• Provide technical specifications, user acceptance testing, and vendor coordination.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Serve as focal point for internal and external stakeholder engagement.
• Arrange and deliver training sessions for the function.

Leadership Support

Executive Calendar & Scheduling

• Manage calendars and coordinate meetings for the CLO, VP Risk & Compliance, and VP Legal.
• Prepare agendas, minutes, and follow‑up trackers.

Documentation & Records Management

• Draft correspondence and compile presentation materials.
• Maintain organized records of committee meetings and communications.

Travel & Logistics

• Coordinate travel arrangements and conference registrations.
• Process expense claims and maintain travel records.

Stakeholder Liaison

• Liaise with internal departments, regulators, and industry bodies.
• Ensure professional and timely communication on behalf of the executive office.

Confidential Support

• Handle sensitive materials with discretion.
• Support leadership in board meetings, audits, and legal proceedings.

Minimum Qualifications, Experience and Competencies

Minimum Qualification

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in English, Finance, Computer Science, Statistics, Business Analytics, or related field.

Minimum Experience

• 6+ years in executive support or legal/compliance/risk management and reporting.
• Experience in cross‑functional environments with legal, compliance, and IT stakeholders.

Maaden High Performance Competencies

• Skills:
  • Organizational and multitasking abilities.
  • Advanced proficiency in data visualization and analytics tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Python, SQL).
  • High attention to detail and strong ethics.
  • Analytical mindset with ability to translate data into insights.
  • Strong written and verbal communication.
  • Proactive, responsive, and team‑oriented.
  • Project management and stakeholder engagement skills.