Senior Data Privacy Consultant

Secure Maximum Company; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Data Privacy Consultant to enhance compliance with local and international data protection laws. The role combines strategic oversight in privacy governance, risk management, and operational compliance across the banking sector. Ideal candidates will bring 8-10 years of experience and expertise in data privacy technology and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of privacy experience, preferably in banking or finance.
• In-depth knowledge of banking-specific data flows.
• Familiarity with data ethics and AI governance principles.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement an enterprise privacy governance framework.
• Ensure compliance with GDPR, CCPA, and other regulations.
• Conduct Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) and audits.

Skills

Data governance

Regulatory compliance

Privacy risk assessments

Data loss prevention

Data privacy frameworks

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Law, Cybersecurity, or Data Governance

Tools

OneTrust

TrustArc

BigID

Collibra

Job description

with deep expertise in the data privacy and protection landscape, particularly in the banking and financial services sector. This strategic role is pivotal in ensuring the institution’s compliance with local and international data protection laws while enabling secure and ethical data usage.

The ideal candidate will have a comprehensive understanding of banking data ecosystems, including customer data handling, cross-border data transfers, regulatory requirements, and third-party processing. This role requires someone who can design and lead enterprise-level privacy initiatives, conduct privacy risk assessments, and act as a trusted advisor to both technical and business stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and maintain a robust enterprise privacy governance framework aligned with international standards (e.g., ISO/IEC 27701, NIST Privacy Framework).

• Identify, assess, and mitigate privacy risks related to customer data, employee data, and partner data within digital banking platforms and core banking systems.

• Develop data protection strategies in line with privacy-by-design and privacy-by-default principles across the data lifecycle—from collection to disposal.

Regulatory Compliance & Industry Standards

• Ensure compliance with global and regional regulations including GDPR, CCPA, GLBA, DORA, PCI DSS, PDPL (Saudi Arabia/UAE), and others.

• Interpret regulatory developments and provide proactive guidance on their impact on current and future banking services.

• Prepare and lead the organization through regulatory audits, privacy assessments, and data protection authority inquiries.

Privacy Operations & Technical Enablement

• Conduct Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) and Record of Processing Activities (RoPA) for all relevant business operations.

• Collaborate with IT Security, Data Architecture, and DevOps teams to integrate privacy controls and consent management solutions into data environments.

• Recommend and deploy data loss prevention (DLP), encryption, anonymization, tokenization, and data access governance tools to safeguard personal data.

Third-Party Risk & Cross-Border Data Transfers

• Lead privacy evaluations of third-party vendors, including cloud service providers and FinTech partners.

• Draft and review Data Processing Agreements (DPAs), Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs), and Binding Corporate Rules (BCRs) as applicable.

•Manage data transfer impact assessments and ensure proper controls are in place for international data flows.

Training, Communication & Culture

• Deliver privacy awareness and training programs tailored to different roles, including front office, back office, legal, and IT.

• Promote a privacy-centric culture by working with business units to embed privacy into their processes and customer interactions.

• Serve as a key point of contact for internal queries, privacy complaints, and data subject rights requests.

Desired Candidate Profile

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Law, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or Data Governance.

• Minimum of 8–10 years of privacy experience, preferably within banks, financial regulators, or consulting firms advising financial institutions.

• In-depth knowledge of banking-specific data flows: customer onboarding (KYC/AML), transactional data, behavioral analytics, mobile/online banking, etc.

• Hands-on experience with privacy technology platforms such as OneTrust, TrustArc, BigID, or Collibra.

Preferred Skills:

• Familiarity with data ethics and AI governance principles.

• Experience participating in incident response plans, privacy breaches, and notification processes.

• Strong understanding of data discovery, data mapping, and classification tools used in financial services.

• Proven ability to manage cross-functional privacy programs and influence C-level stakeholders

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