Senior / Lead Data Governance Consultant-Banking

Integrated Solutions Tawantech; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm in data governance is seeking a highly experienced Senior / Lead Data Governance Consultant in Saudi Arabia. You will spearhead compliance initiatives and data governance programs in the financial sector, ensuring adherence to international and local regulations. Ideal candidates will have strong leadership experience and deep domain expertise in data governance frameworks and privacy compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading data governance and privacy initiatives.
• Deep domain expertise in financial services.
• Hands-on experience with data governance frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage data governance and data privacy initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with global and regional privacy regulations.
• Collaborate with IT, security, and compliance teams.

Skills

Data Governance

Data Privacy

Strong communication skills

Leadership in compliance

Job description

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior / Lead Data Governance Consultant to support our client within the financial services sector. The consultant will lead data governance, compliance, and privacy initiatives, ensuring adherence to international standards and local regulatory requirements. The role requires deep domain expertise, strong communication skills, and hands‑on leadership in data governance frameworks and privacy compliance programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage enterprise‑wide Data Governance and Data Privacy initiatives.
• Oversee the development and maintenance of key governance artefacts such as:
  • DPIA (Data Protection Impact Assessments)
  • RoPA (Record of Processing Activities)
  • Data classification, retention, and handling policies
• Ensure compliance with global and regional privacy regulations, including:
  • GDPR
  • Saudi Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL)
  • Other relevant data protection standards
• Provide guidance on the adoption of governance frameworks and practices (DAMA-DMBOK, ISO 38505, ISO 27001).
• Advise on risk identification, mitigation strategies, and data protection best practices.
• Collaborate with business, IT, security, and compliance teams to implement and operationalize governance controls.
• Conduct assessments, audits, and readiness reviews related to privacy and governance maturity.
• Deliver training, awareness sessions, and documentation to support data governance capabilities.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders and contribute to strategic decisions relating to data management and compliance.