Description:
We are currently seeking a Senior Director to join our data privacy, data governance, and information governance consulting practice across the Middle East region, with a specific focus on Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This role will be responsible for developing and delivering strategic consulting solutions to help clients navigate the evolving legal and regulatory landscape in these key markets.
He/She will work in a collaborative team environment that spans across Ankura’s multidisciplinary areas of expertise. Ankura invests in its people through training, mentorship, and performance feedback to provide continuous development opportunities. Ankura is focused on hiring candidates who will serve as the foundation of a growing firm dedicated to its people, culture, and delivering the highest quality service to clients
Responsibilities
- Lead the development and execution of data privacy, data governance, and information governance consulting engagements across the Middle East region
- Conduct in-depth research and analysis of relevant laws and regulations in Saudi Arabia and the UAE, including:
- Saudi Arabia: Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL), National Cybersecurity Authority (NCA) Cybersecurity Framework
- United Arab Emirates: Federal Decree-Law No. 31 of 2022 on Personal Data Protection (UAE Data Protection Law), Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Data Protection Law
- Develop and deliver impactful presentations and workshops on data privacy, data governance, and information governance best practices
- Advise clients on developing and implementing data privacy programs, data governance frameworks, and information security policies
- Manage a team of consultants and ensure project deliverables are met on time and within budget
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and industry partners across the Middle East region.
- Stay up-to-date on the latest trends and developments in data privacy, data governance, and information governance
- Actively contribute to the growth and development of junior team members through trainings, informal mentorship, recruiting efforts, and culture building
- Maintain a professional image within the company and project the same to those outside of the company
Qualifications
- Bachelors Degree with a solid academic performance
- Any data privacy, data governance or information governance qualification is a plus - such as CIPP/E, CIPM, CISSP
- 7-8+ years of relevant industry-specific experience in data privacy, data governance and information governance