Manager - Data Management (Data Governance, Privacy & Quality)

Job Title Manager - Data Management (Data Governance, Privacy & Quality) Reports To Director / Senior Manager Location Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Direct Reports NA

Mission / Purpose of the Role
The purpose of this role is to support the establishment, implementation and ongoing maintenance of Data Management capabilities within ADCB KSA, ensuring alignment with Group Data Management frameworks, policies, standards and procedures. The role acts as the primary point of contact for Data Governance, Data Privacy, Data Quality and Data Incident Management matters within the subsidiary, translating Group requirements and local regulatory obligations into practical, embedded controls. By delivering credible governance, robust privacy operations and demonstrable data quality improvement, the role protects the client s regulatory standing and reinforces the firm s reputation for integrity and regulatory excellence.

Key Accountabilities

Data Management Framework Implementation
Key Responsibilities

• Review and adapt Group Data Management policies, standards and procedures for subsidiary adoption.
• Establish subsidiary-specific Data Management governance documentation where required.
• Support implementation of Data Governance, Data Privacy, Data Quality and Data Incident Management frameworks.
• Develop and maintain local operating procedures, guidance documents and governance artefacts.
• Support periodic review and update of local policies to ensure continued alignment with Group and regulatory requirements.

Success Indicators

• Local framework documentation approved and adopted.
• Implementation roadmap delivered to plan.
• No material misalignment with Group standards.

Data Governance & Oversight
Key Responsibilities

• Represent Data Management in subsidiary governance committees, Data Steering Groups and working groups.
• Prepare governance materials, reports and management updates for local and Group forums.
• Escalate material data risks, control deficiencies and regulatory concerns to the appropriate management and governance bodies.
• Track remediation actions and ensure timely closure.
• Support implementation of data ownership, stewardship and accountability models.

Success Indicators

• Governance packs issued on schedule.
• Risks escalated without delay.
• Actions closed within agreed deadlines.

Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management
Key Responsibilities

• Assess and monitor compliance with applicable UAE, KSA and other relevant regulatory requirements.
• Support regulatory gap assessments and implementation of remediation plans.
• Maintain regulatory compliance trackers and reporting mechanisms.
• Conduct Data Risk Assessments, Privacy Impact Assessments and related evaluations.
• Support regulatory examinations, audits and information requests.

Success Indicators

• Gap assessments completed and remediated.
• Trackers accurate and current.
• Regulatory requests answered fully and on time.

Data Privacy Operations
Key Responsibilities

• Maintain Records of Processing Activities (ROPA) and processing inventories.
• Support Data Subject Rights management processes and requests.
• Manage data transfer assessments and privacy-related reviews.
• Review and maintain privacy notices, consent notices and related public disclosures.
• Support investigations into privacy complaints and statutory inquiries.
• Provide advisory support to business stakeholders on privacy requirements and obligations.

Success Indicators

• ROPA complete and current.
• DSR requests met within statutory timeframes.
• Privacy notices accurate and approved.

Data Incident Management
Key Responsibilities

• Support identification, assessment, investigation and remediation of data incidents.
• Facilitate Data Breach Assessments and impact assessments.
• Coordinate incident response with business, technology, compliance and risk stakeholders.
• Support regulatory notification assessments and documentation requirements.
• Track remediation actions and lessons learned.

Success Indicators

• Incidents managed within framework timelines.
• Notification decisions documented and defensible.
• Lessons learned implemented.

Education & Experience

Education
Bachelor s degree in Law, Information Management, Computer Science, Business, Finance or a related discipline.

Experience
Minimum 8 years overall industry experience, with at least 4 years in Data Management, Data Governance, Data Privacy or Data Protection roles within financial services. Direct experience implementing data governance, privacy or data quality frameworks is essential. Working knowledge of KSA (SDAIA / PDPL, SAMA) and UAE data protection requirements is strongly preferred.

Additional Requirements
CIPP/E, CIPM, CDMP, DAMA, CISM or equivalent qualifications preferred. Strong written and verbal communication skills in English; Arabic is an advantage.

Education
Bachelor s degree in Law, Information Management, Computer Science, Business, Finance or a related discipline.

Experience
Minimum 8 years overall industry experience, with at least 4 years in Data Management, Data Governance, Data Privacy or Data Protection roles within financial services. Direct experience implementing data governance, privacy or data quality frameworks is essential. Working knowledge of KSA (SDAIA / PDPL, SAMA) and UAE data protection requirements is strongly preferred.

Additional Requirements
CIPP/E, CIPM, CDMP, DAMA, CISM or equivalent qualifications preferred. Strong written and verbal communication skills in English; Arabic is an advantage.