Data Privacy AD / Director - Cyber

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Role Overview:

Associate Director – Data Privacy

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead

  Data Privacy and Protection

  engagements including strategy, compliance assessments, privacy impact assessments (PIAs), and data lifecycle mapping.
• Interpret and implement privacy regulations such as

  GDPR, India DPDPA 2023, UAE PDPL, Bahrain PDPL, Saudi PDPL

  , and others.
• Develop and drive

  privacy transformation programs

  including policies, procedures, awareness, and consent management.
• Advise clients on

  cross-border data transfers, third-party risk

  , and privacy-by-design principles.
• Collaborate with clients’ legal, compliance, IT, and security teams to deliver end-to-end solutions.
• Assist in building and enhancing

  Privacy Operating Models

  aligned with regulatory and industry expectations.
• Lead and mentor junior consultants in the privacy team.
• Contribute to business development activities including proposals, client pitches, and thought leadership.
• Engage with

  Middle East clients

  for regional privacy regulatory compliance initiatives.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• 10+ years

  of experience in Data Privacy, Information Security, or Risk Advisory.
• Strong knowledge of global privacy laws:

  GDPR, DPDPA, PDPL (UAE, Saudi, Bahrain)

  etc.
• Proven experience in

  privacy governance frameworks

  , data classification, DPIA/PIA, RoPA, and privacy risk management.
• Certifications such as

  CIPM / CIPP-E / CIPP-M / CIPT / ISO 27701 / CDPSE

  preferred.
• Strong client-facing, stakeholder management, and project management skills.
• Ability to

  travel across the Middle East

  for project engagements (as required).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Industry Background:

• Consulting firms (Big 4 or mid-sized)
• IT/ITES or BFSI sector exposure is a plus
• Exposure to Middle East regulatory landscape is an advantage