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TAWANTECH

<div>
 
 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
 
 
 
 <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>
 <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>
 Ensure compliance with global and regional privacy regulations, including:
 </li>
 <ul>
 <li>
 GDPR
 </li>
 <li>
 Saudi Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL)
 </li>
 <li>
 Other relevant data protection standards
 </li>
 </ul>
 <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
 
 
 
 
 
 Required Qualifications &amp; Experience
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 7-10 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>
 <ul>
 <li>
 DPIA
 </li>
 <li>
 RoPA
 </li>
 <li>
 Privacy law implementation and interpretation
 </li>
 <li>
 Regulatory compliance frameworks
 </li>
 </ul>
 <li>
 Strong knowledge of international standards:
 </li>
 <ul>
 <li>
 DAMA-DMBOK
 </li>
 <li>
 ISO 38505 (Governance of Data)
 </li>
 <li>
 ISO 27001 (Information Security)
 </li>
 </ul>
 <li>
 Relevant certifications such as:
 </li>
 <ul>
 <li>
 CDMP
 </li>
 <li>
 CIPP/E
 </li>
 <li>
 ISO 27001 Lead Implementer or equivalent
 </li>
 </ul>
 <li>
 Demonstrated ability to engage senior stakeholders and work independently
 </li>
 </ul>
</div>

Senior / Lead Data Governance Consultant-Banking

<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>

Sutherland

<div>
 
 
 Job Title: Senior Data Architect
 
 
 
 
 Location:
 
 Riyadh, KSA
 
 
 
 Industry:
 
 Banking
 
 
 
 Language Requirement:
 
 Arabic (must) + English
 
 
 
 Experience:
 
 8&ndash;12 years
 
 
 
 Employment Type:
 
 Full-time
 
 
 
 
 
 
 About the Role
 
 
 
 The Senior Data Architect will lead the design, development, and governance of enterprise data solutions across the bank. This role ensures that data platforms, models, and pipelines are optimized, secure, and aligned with business strategy and regulatory requirements in the KSA banking environment.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Develop and maintain the bank&rsquo;s
 
 enterprise data architecture
 
 , ensuring alignment with business goals and digital transformation initiatives.
 </li>
 <li>
 Design scalable
 
 data models, data lakes, data warehouses, and real-time data pipelines
 
 .
 </li>
 <li>
 Lead data governance frameworks including
 
 data quality, metadata management, lineage, MDM, and security
 
 .
 </li>
 <li>
 Collaborate with business units to translate requirements into data architecture solutions.
 </li>
 <li>
 Ensure compliance with
 
 SAMA
 
 , local regulations, and internal data security standards.
 </li>
 <li>
 Define and enforce standards for
 
 data integration, ETL/ELT processes
 
 , and cloud migration (if applicable).
 </li>
 <li>
 Assess existing systems and recommend improvements to enhance performance, scalability, and reliability.
 </li>
 <li>
 Provide architectural guidance to data engineers, analysts, and application teams.
 </li>
 <li>
 Participate in vendor evaluations, RFPs, and platform selection for data technologies.
 </li>
 <li>
 Drive best practices in
 
 data design, data lifecycle management, and data governance
 
 .
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Required Qualifications
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Bachelor&rsquo;s or master&rsquo;s degree in computer science, Information Systems, Data Engineering, or a related field.
 </li>
 <li>
 
 8&ndash;12 years
 
 of experience in data architecture, preferably in the
 
 banking or financial services sector
 
 .
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong experience with:
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Data warehousing
 
 (Teradata, Oracle, Snowflake, or similar)
 </li>
 <li>
 
 ETL/ELT tools
 
 (Informatica, Talend, DataStage, Azure Data Factory, etc.)
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Database technologies
 
 (Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL)
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Cloud platforms
 
 (Azure, AWS, GCP &ndash; preferably Azure for KSA banking)
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Big data technologies
 
 (Hadoop, Spark, Kafka)
 </li>
 <li>
 Proven expertise in
 
 data modelling (conceptual/logical/physical)
 
 .
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong understanding of
 
 banking domain data
 
 , risk, finance, customer 360, and regulatory reporting.
 </li>
 <li>
 Demonstrated experience with
 
 data governance tools
 
 .
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Arabic fluency is mandatory
 
 (spoken and written).
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Preferred Qualifications
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Experience working with
 
 SAMA regulatory requirements
 
 .
 </li>
 <li>
 Certifications such as
 
 CDMP, TOGAF, Azure/AWS Data Architect
 
 , or equivalent.
 </li>
 <li>
 Experience in digital banking, open banking, or advanced analytics environments.
 </li>
 </ul>
</div>

Senior Data Analyst

Envision Employment Solutions

Envision Employment Solutions is currently looking for a Data Strategy & Consulting Manager for one of our partners, a global leader in the IT Services and IT Consulting.
 
Job Summary: 
We are seeking a highly experienced and motivated Senior Consultant/Lead to join our Data Strategy and Consulting team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in data strategy, data governance, and analytics, with the ability to drive data-driven decision-making processes within organizations. This role involves leading complex projects, working closely with clients to develop and implement data strategies, an
 
Responsibilities:Data Strategy Development: 
<ul>
<li>Lead the design and implementation of comprehensive data strategies that align with clients' business objectives.</li>
<li>Conduct assessments of current data capabilities and provide actionable insights to enhance data-driven decision-making.</li>
<li>Develop roadmaps for data management, analytics, and governance initiatives.</li>
</ul>
Data Governance: 
<ul>
<li>Establish and implement data governance frameworks to ensure data quality, integrity, and security.</li>
<li>Define and enforce data standards, policies, and procedures across the organization.</li>
<li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with data regulations and industry standards.</li>
</ul>
Client Consulting: 
<ul>
<li>Work closely with clients to understand their data challenges and provide tailored consulting solutions.</li>
<li>Conduct workshops, training sessions, and presentations to educate clients on data governance best practices.</li>
<li>Lead client engagements, manage stakeholder expectations, and deliver high-quality consulting services.</li>
</ul>
Project Management: 
<ul>
<li>Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.</li>
<li>Lead and coordinate with internal teams to ensure project deliverables.</li>
<li>Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies as needed.</li>
</ul>
Thought Leadership: 
<ul>
<li>Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, upcoming regional and global data regulations, and best practices in data management and governance.</li>
<li>Lead and mentor team of consultants and analysts and effectively enable them to grow.</li>
</ul>
Requirements: 
<ul>
<li>Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, or any data related field.</li>
<li>9+ years of experience in data management, data governance, or related roles.</li>
<li>Proven track record of successfully leading data strategy and governance projects for large organizations.</li>
<li>Comprehensive knowledge of DAMA or NDMO.</li>
<li>Experience in consulting and client management is highly desirable.</li>
<li>Being an ARABIC speaker is a must.</li>
</ul>
Skills: 
<ul>
<li>Strong understanding of data governance principles, frameworks, and tools.</li>
<li>Proficiency in data management and analytics platforms (e.g., SQL, Python, Tableau, Power BI).</li>
<li>Excellent bilingual verbal/written communication skills (Arabic and English).</li>
<li>Exceptional presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts to non-technical stakeholders.</li>
</ul>
Preferred Qualifications: 
<ul>
<li>Certifications in data governance (e.g., DAMA, CIMP).</li>
<li>Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and big data technologies.</li>
<li>Familiarity with regulatory requirements (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, KSA Personal Data Protection Law) and their impact on data governance.</li>
</ul>

Data Strategy & Consulting Manager

Envision Employment Solutions is currently looking for a Senior Strategy & Data Consultant for one of our partners, a global leader in the IT Services and IT Consulting.
 
Job Summary: 
We are seeking a highly experienced and motivated Senior Consultant to join our Data Strategy and Consulting team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in data strategy, data governance, and analytics, with the ability to drive data-driven decision-making processes within organizations. This role involves leading complex projects, working closely with clients to develop and implement data strategies, an
 
Responsibilities:Data Strategy Development: 
<ul>
<li>Lead the design and implementation of comprehensive data strategies that align with clients' business objectives.</li>
<li>Conduct assessments of current data capabilities and provide actionable insights to enhance data-driven decision-making.</li>
<li>Develop roadmaps for data management, analytics, and governance initiatives.</li>
</ul>
Data Governance: 
<ul>
<li>Establish and implement data governance frameworks to ensure data quality, integrity, and security.</li>
<li>Define and enforce data standards, policies, and procedures across the organization.</li>
<li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with data regulations and industry standards.</li>
</ul>
Client Consulting: 
<ul>
<li>Work closely with clients to understand their data challenges and provide tailored consulting solutions.</li>
<li>Conduct workshops, training sessions, and presentations to educate clients on data governance best practices.</li>
<li>Lead client engagements, manage stakeholder expectations, and deliver high-quality consulting services.</li>
</ul>
Project Management: 
<ul>
<li>Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.</li>
<li>Lead and coordinate with internal teams to ensure project deliverables.</li>
<li>Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies as needed.</li>
</ul>
Thought Leadership: 
<ul>
<li>Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, upcoming regional and global data regulations, and best practices in data management and governance.</li>
<li>Lead and mentor team of consultants and analysts and effectively enable them to grow.</li>
</ul>
Requirements: 
<ul>
<li>Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, or any data related field.</li>
<li>Minimum of 7 years of experience in data management, data governance, or related roles.</li>
<li>Proven track record of successfully leading data strategy and governance projects for large organizations.</li>
<li>Comprehensive knowledge of DAMA or NDMO.</li>
<li>Experience in consulting and client management is highly desirable.</li>
<li>Being an ARABIC speaker is a must.</li>
</ul>
Skills: 
<ul>
<li>Strong understanding of data governance principles, frameworks, and tools.</li>
<li>Proficiency in data management and analytics platforms (e.g., SQL, Python, Tableau, Power BI).</li>
<li>Excellent bilingual verbal/written communication skills (Arabic and English).</li>
<li>Exceptional presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts to non-technical stakeholders.</li>
</ul>
Preferred Qualifications: 
<ul>
<li>Certifications in data governance (e.g., DAMA, CIMP).</li>
<li>Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and big data technologies.</li>
<li>Familiarity with regulatory requirements (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, KSA Personal Data Protection Law) and their impact on data governance.</li>
</ul>

Senior Strategy & Data Consultant

Confidential

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

Jawraa

We are looking for a highly experienced Senior Data Engineer to lead the design, development, and optimization of advanced data engineering and integration solutions. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in multicloud environments, large-scale data workflows, and modern data architecture practices.Responsibilities:<ul><li>Lead the creation and execution of a forward-thinking data engineering and integration strategy aligned with organizational goals.</li><li>Develop and maintain advanced, scalable data engineering frameworks and pipelines.</li><li>Integrate diverse data sources to ensure high levels of data quality, availability, and accessibility.</li><li>Build sophisticated data models, transformation processes, and storage mechanisms to support analytics across multiple departments.</li><li>Collaborate closely with cross-functional stakeholders to understand data needs, prioritize initiatives, and deliver actionable insights.</li><li>Establish and enforce data engineering best practices, standards, and governance procedures.</li><li>Continuously evaluate emerging technologies and recommend solutions that enhance data integration and architecture.</li><li>Ensure data quality, data governance, and compliance with policies such as PDPL and GDPR.</li><li>Solve complex technical challenges with agility and efficiency in fast-paced environments.</li></ul>Requirements:<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s or Master&rsquo;s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, IT, or related field.</li><li>8+ years of solid experience in data engineering, preferably in multicloud architectures.</li><li>Deep expertise in data architecture, data modeling, ETL processes, data warehousing, and real-time processing.</li><li>Hands-on experience with leading technologies such as Hadoop, Spark, Kafka, SQL/NoSQL databases, and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Alibaba Cloud).</li><li>Experience with data orchestration tools and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) is highly desirable.</li><li>Strong understanding of data governance, data quality frameworks, and data security protocols.</li><li>Ability to adapt quickly, solve complex problems, and deliver under tight deadlines.</li><li>Strong communication and collaboration skills across technical and non-technical teams.</li></ul>Job Types: Full-time, Contract Contract length: 12 months

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