Compliance Officer Required

Job Summary

We are seeking a Compliance Officer to oversee regulatory, privacy, and standards compliance across Alpha Learning and Alpha Academy. The role will be responsible for ensuring adherence to Bahrain’s PDPL, GDPR, and international ISO standards, as well as establishing governance frameworks for AI and data privacy. The Compliance Officer will act as the key point of contact for compliance matters and ensure that robust policies, processes, and controls are in place to safeguard the organisation’s operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Review, design, and maintain compliance frameworks, policies, and procedures.
• Conduct gap assessments against applicable regulations and standards including:
• Bahrain PDPL, GDPR
• ISO 25010, ISO 12207 (software development quality and lifecycle)
• ISO 27001 (information security)
• ISO 27701 (privacy governance)
• ISO 29134 (privacy impact assessments)
• ISO 42001 (AI governance)
• Provide recommendations to management for implementing new controls, processes, and systems where required.
• Oversee the development of traceability matrices, assurance reports, and compliance documentation.
• Ensure software development processes are aligned with recognised compliance and quality standards.
• Drive the implementation of privacy, data protection, and AI compliance frameworks.
• Establish clear governance structures including roles, responsibilities, and committees where necessary.
• Support management in regulatory submissions and certification processes.
• Deliver regular compliance and assurance reporting to senior management.
• Provide advisory and training support to staff on compliance requirements.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Computer Science, Information Security, or related field.
• Proven experience in compliance, governance, risk management, or regulatory advisory.
• Strong understanding of data privacy laws (Bahrain PDPL, GDPR).
• Familiarity with ISO standards relevant to information security, software development, privacy, and AI governance.
• Experience developing and implementing compliance frameworks, policies, and assurance reporting.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional certifications such as CIPP/E, ISO 27001 Lead Implementer, or equivalent.
• Experience working in the education or technology sectors.
• Knowledge of MLOps or AI compliance frameworks.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation package.
• Opportunity to shape compliance strategy in a forward-looking education organisation.
• Collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Professional development and growth opportunities.

Job Type: Full-time