Senior Manager – Data Protection, Information Security Program

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Senior Manager in Data Protection implementing controls and driving initiatives at leading MENA financial institution. Ensuring compliance and enhancing data protection controls across the organization.

Responsibilities:

  • Strategize, develop and implement Data Protection Controls in coordination with stakeholders across the Organization globally.
  • Ensure compliance of the Organization with the defined policy & framework with a data driven approach.
  • Ensure that the protection operations are executed effectively in a timely manner and with required quality.
  • Assist in the development and implementation of Data Protection strategic initiatives.
  • Lead all Data protection related tasks with effective monitoring and protection of information security assets.
  • Drive various Data Protection Initiatives to improve overall maturity.

Requirements:

  • Graduate/ Post Graduate degree in Science/ Engineering/ IT.
  • Minimum 2 Professional certifications: CIPPE / CIPM / CIPT / CDPSE, CISA, CISM, PCI-QSA, CISSP, SABSA etc.
  • 12+ years working experience working in a large financial institution/ bank with minimum 4 years’ experience within a compliance, legal, audit and/or risk function, with recent experience in data protection projects/implementation.
  • Familiarity with advanced Data Privacy and Protection technologies, risk, threat and vulnerability assessments, and security measures.
  • Strong experience and knowledge across the Data Privacy and Protection domains including governance, policy procedures, compliance management, risk management and Data Breach response etc.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of Data Privacy and Protection regulatory and compliance requirements across various industries and how they influence the bank's DPP strategy.

Benefits:

  • The leading financial institution in MENA
  • While more than half a century old, we proudly think like a challenger, startup, and innovator in banking and finance, powered by a diverse and dynamic team who put customers first.
  • Together, we pioneer key innovations and developments in banking and financial services.
  • Our mandate? To help customers find their way to Rise Every Day, partnering with them through the highs and lows to help them reach their goals and unlock their unique vision of success.