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Practice Overview

Ankura’s Data Privacy Practice offers a full-service suite of data privacy, data governance and information governance solutions for clients, regardless of industry or size. Our experts assess data privacy risk and readiness relative to existing and emerging privacy regulations and help organizations build and mature their privacy, data governance and information governance programs.

Role Overview

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

REQUIRED SKILLS AND CHARACTERISTICS:

• Consulting experience related to legal, compliance and/or data privacy

• A strong understanding of relevant laws and regulations in Saudi Arabia and the UAE

• Experience with data privacy impact assessments (PIAs) and data governance maturity assessments

• Knowledge of relevant data privacy and information security frameworks (e.g., GDPR, ISO 27001)

• Experience with data privacy and information governance technologies

• Project management experience including understanding of project life cycles (PMP or other project management certifications)

• Knowledge of data privacy program management and implementation including ability to assess and interpret regulations and legislations to ensure compliance with data privacy standards

• Knowledge and experience developing and managing key privacy deliverables such as: Data inventory registers, Privacy impact assessments, Privacy training and data governance maturity assessments

• Ability to engage in team-oriented projects within a dynamic and fast-paced environment

• Advanced decision-making, problem-solving, logic-based skills with a strong attention to detail

• Ability to manage time and prioritization of task

• Ability to prepare high quality work product under strict deadlines

• Ability to interact confidently with senior team members and clients

• Excellent communication (written and verbal), qualitative, presentation and organizational skills

• Strong work ethic, eagerness for continued development, and motivation to succeed

• Prior experience or interest in developing junior team members

• Creative and innovative thought process

• Willingness and flexibility to travel as required

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Ankura Consulting Group, LLC is an independent global expert services and advisory firm that delivers services and end-to-end solutions to help clients at critical inflection points related to conflict, crisis, performance, risk, strategy, and transformation. The Ankura team consists of more than 1,800 professionals serving 3,000+ clients across 55 countries who are leaders in their respective fields and areas of expertise. Collaborative Lateral Thinking That Deliversᵀᴹ, hard-earned experience, expertise, and multidisciplinary capabilities drive results and Ankura is unrivalled in its ability to assist clients to Protect, Create, and Recover Valueᵀᴹ. For more information, please visit, ankura.com.