Senior Data Governance Leader — Banking & Privacy

TAWANTECH; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm in Saudi Arabia is looking for a Senior / Lead Data Governance Consultant with 7–10 years of experience in the financial sector. The role involves leading data governance and privacy initiatives, ensuring compliance with international standards. The ideal candidate should have strong communication skills, be fluent in Arabic, and possess relevant certifications. This position offers an opportunity to work with senior stakeholders and drive governance strategies.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of experience in Data Governance or Compliance.
• Fluent in Arabic (verbal and written).
• Proven experience with privacy law compliance.
• Strong knowledge of international standards.
• Ability to engage senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise-wide Data Governance initiatives.
• Develop key governance artefacts like DPIA and RoPA.
• Ensure compliance with GDPR and Saudi PDPL.
• Advise on risk mitigation strategies.
• Conduct assessments and audits for governance maturity.

Skills

Data Governance

Data Privacy

Compliance

Leadership

Communication

Risk Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Arabic Language Skills

Education

Relevant Certifications (CDMP, CIPP/E, ISO 27001)

Tools

DPIA

RoPA

Data Governance Frameworks

ISO Standards (38505, 27001)

Job description

A consulting firm in Saudi Arabia is looking for a Senior / Lead Data Governance Consultant with 7–10 years of experience in the financial sector. The role involves leading data governance and privacy initiatives, ensuring compliance with international standards. The ideal candidate should have strong communication skills, be fluent in Arabic, and possess relevant certifications. This position offers an opportunity to work with senior stakeholders and drive governance strategies.