Data Privacy Specialist

BUSINESS INTRODUCTION

Majid Al Futtaim Holding is the leading shopping mall, retail, communities, entertainment developer and operator in the Middle East, North Africa, and Central Asia regions. With over 43,000 people, revenues of over US$ 11 Billion, and operations in 18 countries. Some of the iconic brands we carry include Mall of the Emirates, Carrefour, All Saints, Lego, City Center, Abercrombie & Fitch, & Vox Cinemas. We believe in making Great Moments for Everyone, Every day.

JOB TITLE

Data Privacy Specialist | MAF Entertainment | Lega

ROLE SUMMARY

This role supports the Privacy Officer in implementing, monitoring, and enhancing the organization’s data protection framework. This role is operational and cross‑functional, ensuring privacy compliance and assisting functions where needed. The role will handle assessments, support privacy operations, manage records, coordinate with system and data owners, and help ensure compliance with applicable privacy laws (UAE PDPL, Egypt PDPL, GDPR, etc. ).

ROLE PROFILE

• Implement and support the organization's data privacy framework, policies, and guidance.
• Identify, assess, monitor, and mitigate personal data protection and privacy risks.
• Drive data privacy compliance, ethics initiatives, and coordination across business functions
• Conduct privacy assessments, including DPIAs, IDPAs, vendor due diligence, transfer impact assessments, and contract reviews
• Manage Data Subject Requests (DSRs) such as access, deletion, correction, and consent withdrawal
• Maintain privacy governance activities including ROPAs, data mapping, consent management, and privacy operational tools
• Act as a privacy subject matter expert, supporting stakeholders, regulatory interactions, and business development project
• Deliver privacy training, support breach and incident management, and contribute to reporting, forums, and continuous improvement initiatives

REQUIREMENT

• Bachelor's degree in law, Compliance, Information Security, Business, or a related field is preferred
• 1-3 years of experience in Data Privacy, PDPL (UAE & Egypt), GDPR, and related regulatory frameworks
• Experience using privacy management platforms such as Securiti.ai, OneTrust, or equivalent to
• Strong knowledge of privacy assessments, ROPA documentation, data discovery, and third-party privacy risk evaluati
• Understanding of privacy contracts and frameworks, including DPAs, TIAs, SCCs, DSAs, MSAs, PIAs, and service agreement
• Strong stakeholder management, problem-solving, cross-functional collaboration skills, and privacy certifications (CIPP/E, CIPP/M, or CIPT) are an advantage

WHAT WE OFFER

• At Majid Al Futtaim, we’re on a mission to create great moments, to spread happiness, to build, experiences that stay in our memories for a lifetime. We’re proud to say that over the past 27 years, we have built a reputation as a regional market leader in what we do. Join us
• Work in a friendly environment, where everyone shares positive vibes and excited about our future
• Work with over 45,000 diverse and talented colleagues, all guided by our Leadership Model