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Job Overview We are currently seeking an experienced and dedicated Data Governance Consultant to join our expert team. This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with a deep understanding of data governance frameworks and principles. You will play a pivotal role in helping our clients manage their data as a strategic asset, ensuring it is secure, accurate, and compliant, thereby supporting their broader digital transformation and strategic objectives. Responsibilities * Design, develop, and implement comprehensive data governance frameworks, policies, standards, and procedures for our clients. * Lead data governance assessments to identify gaps and provide actionable recommendations. * Establish and manage data stewardship programmes within client organisations, defining roles and responsibilities. * Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of data governance initiatives. * Advise on best practices for data quality, metadata management, data lineage, and data security. * Collaborate with client stakeholders to understand their business requirements and align data governance strategies with their organisational goals. * Provide expert guidance on data-related regulations and support clients in achieving compliance. * Conduct workshops and training sessions to foster a culture of data awareness and accountability across client organisations. * Support the integration of data governance principles into wider projects, including AI, enterprise architecture, and risk management. Qualifications * Proven professional experience in a data governance, data management, or a similar consulting role. * In-depth knowledge of data governance frameworks such as DAMA-DMBOK. * Strong experience with data quality management, metadata solutions, and data stewardship. * Excellent understanding of data privacy and protection regulations. * Exceptional analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills. * Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, with a proven ability to manage senior stakeholders and work effectively in a client-facing environment. * A bachelor's degree in information systems, Computer Science, Business, or a related discipline. * Professional certifications in data management (e.g., CDMP) are highly desirable. * Previous experience within a professional services or consulting firm would be a significant advantage. * Fluency in both Arabic and English is strongly preferred.

Data Governance Consultant

Devoteam

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 Tech for People Unlocks the Future
 
 
 
 At Devoteam, we believe that technology, combined with strong human values, can actively drive change for the better. Discover how Tech for People is shaping the future, creating a positive impact on individuals and the world around us.
 
 
 With over 25 years of passion for technology and a presence in 18+ countries across EMEA and beyond, we are committed to leveraging innovation, expertise, and human-centric values to make a difference.
 
 
 
 Devoteam Culture &amp; Values:
 
 
 
 True innovation is born from a powerful culture, fused with meaningful values.
 
 
 
 Culture:
 
 
 
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 Fair and courageous Everyone is treated fairly &ndash; this fuels bravery. At Devoteam, we always make fair decisions. We listen and are willing to be challenged, taking courageous decisions as a result. We help our employees to progress at every step and congratulate those who deserve it.
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 Ambition and results Ambition is nurtured at every step &ndash; this drives results. We are ambitious entrepreneurs with a taste for performance, growth and celebrating success. Commitments are always kept as we seek to achieve profitable growth to create value and employment. We aim to bring as much value as possible to our clients, at every touchpoint.
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 Learning and innovating Curiosity and learning are at our core &ndash; this stimulates innovation. At Devoteam, we are curious. We learn and embrace innovation constantly to meet challenges and build partnerships of excellence.
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 Caring and sharing A caring attitude is infused into our culture &ndash; this encourages sharing. We believe in the power of teams, we promote support and collaboration. At Devoteam, we care about our teams and want to work in a positive, productive environment. We support the development of talent and careers,
 
 
 
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 knowing that success is the result of collaboration. Alone, we go faster, but together, we go further.
 
 
 
 
 Because alone, we go faster &ndash; but together, we go further.
 
 
 
 
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 Passion
 
 
 
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 Business Unit:
 
 
 
 Data &amp; Intelligence
 
 
 
 Level:
 
 
 
 Senior to Managerial -level
 
 
 To know more about us, please visit: www.devoteam.com
 
 
 
 Job Description
 
 
 
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 Design &amp; implement the data governance framework and operating model and roles and responsibilities
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 Design &amp; implement the data governance process workflows
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 Conduct requirement gathering, business analysis, and any data architecture activities with the data governance
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 Participate in the data maturity assessment sessions and gap analysis
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 Participate in alignment with EA teams and data strategy across the organization.
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 Coordinate with the project teams and others to ensure that data standards and models align with the overall enterprise architecture and applicable standard
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 Define roles and responsibilities related to data governance and data quality, develop related processes and procedures, and establish a common understanding and visibility of all agency data assets.
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 Develop a strong working relationship with the appropriate business users and provide business-impact-driven analysis and communicate results to stakeholders.
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 Engage in Establishing &amp; Operate Data offices
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 Engage in design &amp; implementing the data governance framework in the project. Including the standards, policies and procedures, operating model and data quality standards, roles, and procedures.
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 Help in managing and running the maturity assessment and change management practice throughout the project.
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 Participate in the delivery of the data governance projects.
 
 
 
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 Qualifications
 
 
 
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 Bachler's degree in IT or any related majors
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 DAMA, Informatica, Collibra certificates
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 5+ years of experience
 
 
 
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 Fluency in Arabic &amp; English is highly desirable
 
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TAWANTECH

<div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">Role Overview</h3>
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.<h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
Key Responsibilities</h3><ul>
<li>Lead and manage enterprise-wide Data Governance and Data Privacy initiatives.
</li><li>Oversee the development and maintenance of key governance artefacts such as:
</li><li><ul><li>DPIA (Data Protection Impact Assessments)
</li><li>RoPA (Record of Processing Activities)
</li><li>Data classification, retention, and handling policies
</li></ul></li><li>Ensure compliance with global and regional privacy regulations, including:
</li><li><ul><li>GDPR
</li><li>Saudi Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL)
</li><li>Other relevant data protection standards
</li></ul></li><li>Provide guidance on the adoption of governance frameworks and practices (DAMA-DMBOK, ISO 38505, ISO 27001).
</li><li>Advise on risk identification, mitigation strategies, and data protection best practices.
</li><li>Collaborate with business, IT, security, and compliance teams to implement and operationalize governance controls.
</li><li>Conduct assessments, audits, and readiness reviews related to privacy and governance maturity.
</li><li>Deliver training, awareness sessions, and documentation to support data governance capabilities.
</li><li>Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders and contribute to strategic decisions relating to data management and compliance.</li>
</ul>
Requirements<h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
Required Qualifications &amp; Experience</h3><ul>
<li>7&ndash;10 years of experience in Data Governance, Data Privacy, or Compliance within financial services.
</li><li>Fluent Arabic speaker (verbal and written).
</li><li>Proven hands-on experience with:
</li><li><ul><li>DPIA
</li><li>RoPA
</li><li>Privacy law implementation and interpretation
</li><li>Regulatory compliance frameworks
</li></ul></li><li>Strong knowledge of international standards:
</li><li><ul><li>DAMA-DMBOK
</li><li>ISO 38505 (Governance of Data)
</li><li>ISO 27001 (Information Security)
</li></ul></li><li>Relevant certifications such as:
</li><li><ul><li>CDMP
</li><li>CIPP/E
</li><li>ISO 27001 Lead Implementer or equivalent
</li></ul></li><li>Demonstrated ability to engage senior stakeholders and work independently.</li></ul></div>

Senior / Lead Data Governance Consultant-Banking

<div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">Key Responsibilities</h3><ul>
<li>Lead and manage data governance frameworks, policies, and procedures across the organization.
</li><li>Conduct and maintain Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIA) and Records of Processing Activities (RoPA).
</li><li>Ensure compliance with local and international privacy laws, including GDPR and the Saudi Data Protection Law.
</li><li>Collaborate with business and IT teams to implement governance best practices and ensure data quality and integrity.
</li><li>Support audits, compliance reviews, and reporting for regulatory bodies.
</li><li>Provide training, mentorship, and advisory to internal teams on governance and compliance topics.
</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">Qualifications &amp; Experience</h3><ul>
<li>7&ndash;10 years of experience in Data Governance/Compliance, preferably in financial services.
</li><li>Fluent in Arabic and English.
</li><li>Strong knowledge of DPIA, RoPA, and privacy frameworks (GDPR, Saudi DPL).
</li><li>Familiar with global data governance standards, including DAMA-DMBOK, ISO 38505, and ISO 27001.
</li><li>Hands-on experience in implementing data protection and compliance frameworks.
</li><li>Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">Certifications (Preferred):</h3><ul>
<li>CDMP (Certified Data Management Professional)
</li><li>CIPP/E (Certified Information Privacy Professional/Europe)
</li><li>ISO 27001 Lead Implementer or equivalent</li></ul></div>

Lead Data Governance Consultant (Managed Service Resource)

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 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 
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 Lead and manage data governance frameworks, policies, and procedures across the organization.
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 Conduct and maintain Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIA) and Records of Processing Activities (RoPA).
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 Ensure compliance with local and international privacy laws, including GDPR and the Saudi Data Protection Law.
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 Collaborate with business and IT teams to implement governance best practices and ensure data quality and integrity.
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 Support audits, compliance reviews, and reporting for regulatory bodies.
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 Provide training, mentorship, and advisory to internal teams on governance and compliance topics.
 
 
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 Qualifications &amp; Experience
 
 
 
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 7-10 years of experience in Data Governance/Compliance, preferably in financial services.
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 Fluent in Arabic and English.
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 Strong knowledge of DPIA, RoPA, and privacy frameworks (GDPR, Saudi DPL).
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 Familiar with global data governance standards, including DAMA-DMBOK, ISO 38505, and ISO 27001.
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 Hands-on experience in implementing data protection and compliance frameworks.
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 Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
 
 
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 Certifications (Preferred):
 
 
 
 
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 CDMP (Certified Data Management Professional)
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 CIPP/E (Certified Information Privacy Professional/Europe)
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 ISO 27001 Lead Implementer or equivalent
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Capco

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 Capco is a leading global technology and management consultancy that excels in driving digital transformation within the financial services and insurance sectors. With an unwavering commitment to delivering practical solutions, we empower our clients to navigate the complexities of today's fast-paced market. Our integrated services span across major financial hubs worldwide, ensuring that we are always close to our clients and their needs. At Capco, we possess not only the expertise but also the vision and passion necessary to lead transformative change. As we embark on an exciting growth journey, this is the perfect moment to join our team. We are expanding geographically, increasing our workforce, and poised to disrupt the consulting landscape across the Middle East with our entrepreneurial spirit and agile methodologies.
 
 
 Capco&rsquo;s Data Team helps our clients transform every aspect of their business. We are highly skilled at formulating data strategy, defining business and technology initiatives across the data management lifecycle and aligning multi-year strategic roadmaps with client&rsquo;s business goals. As digital technologies advance and regulations tighten, today&rsquo;s consumers &ndash; and therefore, today&rsquo;s businesses &ndash; are becoming more aware of the importance of good quality data. We work to establish holistic ways to effectively manage data through the modern data supply chain and facilitate consumption through analytics, modelling, AI, machine learning, dashboarding, and reporting.
 
 
 
 What You&rsquo;ll Get To Do
 
 
 
 Participate in the development, application and adherence of data management policies and procedures across data governance, data quality and master data management.
 
 
 Responsible for applying the data governance roadmap including artifact discovery and development of data dictionaries, catalogues, classification policies, data lineage, operating models and standards.
 
 
 Work directly with various stakeholders to realize the objectives identified in the data governance and data management roadmaps.
 
 
 Think through data relationships, life cycles and processes to ensure and improve consistent data quality.
 
 
 Support the importance of data processes, data integrity, cleanliness, and the strategic application of data.
 
 
 
 What You&rsquo;ll Bring With You
 
 
 
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Information Systems, Finance, Mathematics, Operations Research, Computer Science, or equivalent/related degree required. Master&rsquo;s preferred.
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 Demonstrated experience helping organizations design or implement effective Data Management/Governance and/or Analytics programs in the cloud or on premises
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 Understanding of DCAM framework and methodology as well as related knowledge modelling tools
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 Business and/or Data Analyst experience within financial services &ndash; Banking, Insurance and Wealth Management
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 Familiarity with Data Governance, Data Management, Data Lineage, Data Models, Control Frameworks, Data Architecture, Data Quality and general data literacy
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 Comfortable with direct exposure to executive stakeholders, board members and regulators
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 Executing on projects with an Agile delivery methodology
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 Direct experience working hands on with Collibra (preferred) or similar metadata management tools or data governance tools
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 Ability to work both as an individual contributor and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
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 Arabic speaker.
 
 
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 Nice To Have
 
 
 
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 Experience within the financial services industry in data management and/or relevant regulations such as PIPL, CCAR, BCBS 239 or GDPR
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 Experience with data management tools such as Collibra, Ab Initio, Informatica etc.
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 Programme Execution and Change management &ndash; proven ability to shape, design and manage the execution of data changes
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Senior Consultant | Data Governance

Confidential Government

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 Job Objective:
 
 
 
 Contribute to the design and implementation of advanced data management and governance solutions, enabling technical and operational teams to extract real business value from data while ensuring full compliance with NDMO requirements.
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities:
 
 
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 Lead and participate in data quality and standardization initiatives across systems.
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 Manage the full data lifecycle, including classification, storage, analysis, and disposal, in accordance with NDMO policies.
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 Develop and update data governance policies, compliance procedures, and performance metrics.
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 Design advanced dashboards and visualizations to support organizational decision-making.
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 Lead efforts in data protection, personal data security, and advanced data classification.
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 Develop unified data models and standardize business terminology across departments.
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 Monitor data risks and develop mitigation and response plans.
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 Oversee NDMO compliance implementation and assess adherence across teams.
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 Train teams on data governance, compliance processes, and continuous improvement.
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 Collaborate with data engineering and governance teams to enhance data architecture.
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 Manage data access and permission policies across systems.
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 Support open data strategies and secure data sharing with partners.
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 Drive digital data transformation initiatives and adopt emerging data technologies.
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 Develop performance and KPI reports related to data quality and compliance.
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 Manage data frameworks, metadata standards, and taxonomy consistency.
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 Perform other tasks related to the Data Management Office domain.
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 Requirements and Skills:
 
 
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in IT, Data Science, Statistics, Business Administration, or a related field.
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 8+ years of experience in data management, analysis, or advanced data solutions.
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 Strong command of SQL, ETL/ELT, and BI tools (Power BI, Tableau, Looker).
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 Deep expertise in Data Governance, Data Modeling, Data Quality, Data Architecture, Data Security, and Privacy.
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 Experience in enterprise data modeling, metadata management, and terminology standardization.
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 Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate business needs into technical solutions.
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 Excellent communication skills in both Arabic and English, and ability to work independently and cross-functionally.
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 In-depth knowledge of the NDMO framework and governance requirements.
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 Proven ability to manage sensitive data, apply classification, encryption, and security controls.
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 Flexibility to work across diverse data environments, systems, and modern technologies (cloud, open data, BI, etc.).
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