PDPL TECHNICAL SME - BANKING - NDMO, SAMA

Duncan & Ross; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in the Riyadh Region seeks an experienced PDPL Technical SME to provide expert-level guidance on technical requirements for PDPL, NDMO, and SAMA compliance. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in data protection and privacy engineering, with strong expertise in banking environments. Responsibilities include developing ROPAs, implementing data protection technologies, and collaborating with IT and cybersecurity teams to ensure compliance. This is a key role that demands analytical problem-solving skills and hands-on experience with tools like BigID and OneTrust.

Qualifications

• 5-10+ years of technical experience in data protection or privacy engineering.
• Strong expertise in banking environments is essential.
• Hands-on experience with data protection tools such as BigID and OneTrust.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical subject matter expert on PDPL, NDMO, and SAMA requirements.
• Lead the implementation of data protection technologies.
• Conduct data flow mapping and analysis for compliance alignment.

Skills

Data protection

Privacy engineering

Information governance

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Tools

BigID

OneTrust

Job description

About the job PDPL TECHNICAL SME - BANKING - NDMO, SAMA

The PDPL Technical SME will provide expert-level guidance on the implementation of technical and operational requirements for PDPL, NDMO, and SAMA compliance.

The role focuses on data discovery, mapping, classification, and supporting the development of detailed ROPAs and privacy tooling.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical subject matter expert on PDPL, NDMO, and SAMA requirements.
• Develop and validate Records of Processing Activities (ROPAs) with technical accuracy.
• Lead the implementation and configuration of data protection technologies and platforms.
• Provide guidance on data governance, classification, retention, and privacy-by-design.
• Support integration of privacy tools such as BigID and OneTrust.
• Conduct data flow mapping, system analysis, and architecture reviews for compliance alignment.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity, IT, and data teams to ensure technical controls meet regulatory expectations.
• Assist in remediation planning and operational execution related to privacy risks.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• 5-10+ years of technical experience in data protection, privacy engineering, or information governance.
• Strong expertise in banking environments is essential.
• In-depth understanding of NDMO, PDPL, and related regulatory frameworks. Hands‑on experience with data protection tools such as BigID and OneTrust.
• Experience creating and maintaining technical ROPAs and data inventories. Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to translate regulatory needs into technical solutions.

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Technology