Data Governance and Data Protection Officer

Overview

We are currently looking Data Governance and Data Protection Officer for our Qatar operations with the following terms & conditions.

Technical Skills & Work Experience

Required skills and qualifications :

• Bachelor’s degree in information security, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 10+ years of demonstrable experience in data governance, data protection, compliance, or information security (preferably within financial services or regulated industries).
• Demonstrated experience in designing and implementing data governance policies and frameworks.
• Proven track record of liaising with regulators and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Experience in leading cross-functional teams (compliance, risk, IT, security, operations) on data protection initiatives.
• Prior experience in audits and external assessments for data protection and information security.
• Strong knowledge of data protection laws and regulations, including Qatar Central Bank (QCB) requirements,
• Qatar Data Privacy Law, and international standards (e.g., GDPR, ISO / IEC 27001, ISO / IEC 27701).
• Proficiency in data governance frameworks (e.g., DAMA-DMBOK, ISO 15489, ISO / IEC 11179).

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

Joining time frame

2 weeks (maximum 1 month)

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