وظيفة أخصائي حماية البيانات الشخصية (عقد 12 شهراً) شاغرة لدى Hays في الرياض

We are seeking a Data Privacy (PDPL) Specialist to support the organization's privacy compliance program and ensure adherence to the Saudi Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL), SDAIA regulations, and applicable privacy requirements within the financial sector.

The successful candidate will assist in the implementation and monitoring of privacy controls, conduct privacy assessments, maintain privacy documentation, support regulatory compliance initiatives, and collaborate with business stakeholders to ensure the protection of personal data across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

Privacy Compliance & Governance

• Support the implementation and ongoing enhancement of the organization's PDPL compliance program.
• Assist in ensuring compliance with Saudi Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL) and associated Executive Regulations.
• Support the implementation of SDAIA and SAMA privacy and data protection requirements.
• Monitor regulatory updates and assess their impact on organizational privacy practices.

Privacy Assessments & Risk Management

• Assist in conducting Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs) and Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs).
• Participate in privacy risk assessments and support remediation tracking activities.
• Identify privacy compliance gaps and recommend corrective actions.
• Support third-party privacy risk reviews and due diligence assessments.

Data Protection & Documentation

• Maintain Records of Processing Activities (ROPA) and data processing inventories.
• Support personal data classification, retention, and disposal initiatives.
• Maintain privacy policies, procedures, standards, and supporting documentation.
• Ensure privacy documentation remains accurate and up to date.

Data Subject Rights & Incident Management

• Assist in managing data subject requests and privacy inquiries.
• Support investigations involving personal data incidents and privacy breaches.
• Assist in documenting privacy incidents and tracking corrective actions.
• Support compliance reporting and evidence collection activities.

Awareness & Stakeholder Engagement

• Participate in privacy awareness campaigns and training initiatives.
• Coordinate with business units to ensure ongoing compliance with privacy requirements.
• Assist stakeholders in understanding privacy obligations and data protection controls.
• Support communication of privacy-related requirements across the organization.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related discipline.

Experience

• 1-2 years of experience in:
• Data Privacy
• Information Security
• Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC)
• Risk Management
• Compliance or related fields
• Experience within banking, financial services, fintech, or regulated industries is preferred.

Required Technical Knowledge

Candidates should possess knowledge of:

• Saudi Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL) and Executive Regulations
• SDAIA privacy and data protection requirements
• SAMA Cyber Security Framework (CSF)
• Personal data classification and handling requirements
• Data retention and disposal requirements
• Privacy Impact Assessments (PIA)
• Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIA)
• Data Subject Rights Management
• Consent Management
• Lawful Basis for Processing
• Cross-Border Data Transfer Requirements
• Third-Party Privacy Risk Management
• Personal Data Breach Management and Incident Reporting
• Privacy-by-Design and Privacy-by-Default Principles
• Data Inventory and Records of Processing Activities (ROPA)
• ISO/IEC 27701
• ISO/IEC 27001
• Privacy Governance Frameworks

Required Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to review policies, standards, and regulatory requirements
• Experience conducting compliance assessments and gap analysis
• Strong documentation and reporting capabilities
• Effective stakeholder engagement and coordination skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy