Senior / Lead Data Governance Consultant-Banking

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

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), and 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.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• 7–10 years of experience in Data Governance, Data Privacy, or Compliance within financial services.
• Fluent Arabic speaker (verbal and written).
• Proven hands‑on experience with DPIA, RoPA, privacy law implementation and interpretation, and regulatory compliance frameworks.
• Strong knowledge of international standards: DAMA‑DMBOK, ISO 38505 (Governance of Data), ISO 27001 (Information Security).
• Relevant certifications such as CDMP, CIPP/E, ISO 27001 Lead Implementer or equivalent.
• Demonstrated ability to engage senior stakeholders and work independently.