Personal Data Protection, Senior Specialist

Master-Works; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Master Works is seeking a Senior Specialist in Personal Data Protection to help establish, implement, and maintain effective privacy practices across the organization. You will work with Legal, Risk, IT, and Security teams to ensure personal data is managed securely throughout its lifecycle and to support compliance with applicable data protection laws and standards.

The role requires 5+ years of relevant experience, strong knowledge of privacy frameworks, and the ability to translate regulatory

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in data protection or privacy.
• Experience with data protection policies, controls, and compliance requirements.
• Ability to translate regulatory requirements into practical policies and processes.
• Preferred CIPM/CIPT certifications.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation and improvement of the privacy framework.
• Monitor compliance with data protection laws and standards.
• Develop and maintain data protection policies and controls.
• Assist in privacy risk assessments and audits.
• Collaborate with Legal, IT, Risk, and Security teams on data protection initiatives.
• Provide guidance on data handling, retention, and secure processing.
• Keep up to date with changes in privacy laws and industry practices.

Skills

Data protection

Privacy governance

Information security

Risk management

Regulatory interpretation

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS/Cybersecurity/Law

Job description

Master Works is seeking a Personal Data Protection, Senior Specialist to support the organization in establishing, implementing, and maintaining effective personal data protection and privacy practices.

The role will be responsible for supporting compliance with applicable personal data protection laws, regulations, policies, and internal controls, while working closely with business, legal, risk, information security, and technology teams to ensure personal data is appropriately managed and protected throughout its lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the implementation and continuous improvement of the organization's personal data protection and privacy framework.
• Monitor and support compliance with applicable personal data protection laws, regulations, policies, and standards.
• Develop, review, and maintain personal data protection policies, procedures, guidelines, and controls.
• Support the identification, assessment, and mitigation of personal data protection and privacy risks.
• Collaborate with Information Security, Risk, Legal, IT, Data Management, and business teams on data protection initiatives.
• Support the classification, handling, storage, retention, and secure processing of personal data.
• Assist in assessing data processing activities and identifying privacy and data protection requirements.
• Support privacy and data protection assessments, audits, and compliance reviews.
• Monitor and report on personal data protection compliance, risks, and control effectiveness.
• Provide guidance to relevant stakeholders on personal data protection requirements and best practices.
• Support awareness and training initiatives related to personal data protection and privacy.
• Keep up to date with changes in personal data protection laws, regulations, standards, and industry practices.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of personal data protection processes, controls, and governance practices.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in information technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Law, or another related field.

Experience

• 5+ years of relevant professional experience in data access, data protection, privacy, information security, data governance, risk, compliance, or a related field.
• Experience in personal data protection, privacy, risk management, or information security is highly preferred.
• Experience working with data protection policies, frameworks, controls, and compliance requirements.

Knowledge & Skills

• Good knowledge of Personal Data Protection laws, regulations, policies, and compliance requirements.
• Strong understanding of data protection and information security principles.
• Knowledge of data classification, data privacy, data handling, and information protection practices.
• Understanding of privacy and data protection risks and related controls.
• Ability to interpret regulatory requirements and translate them into practical policies, processes, and controls.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams, including Legal, Risk, Information Security, IT, and business functions.

Preferred Certifications

• Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM)
• Certified Information Privacy Technologist (CIPT)

Job Location: Client Site