A leading fintech organization in the UAE is seeking an experienced Data Protection Officer (DPO) to lead and ensure compliance with UAE and international data privacy regulations. This is a critical role in ensuring robust data governance, privacy risk mitigation, and regulatory readiness in a dynamic, high-compliance environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with UAE Federal Data Protection Law (PDPL), Central Bank UAE, and other applicable privacy laws

• Draft and update privacy policies: Data Privacy, Data Retention, Consent Management, and Data Breach Response

• Maintain the Record of Processing Activities (RoPA) for all personal data usage

• Conduct DPIAs for high-risk data processing and advise on privacy-by-design

• Recommend and oversee technical controls: encryption, pseudonymization, access management

• Manage data subject rights requests (access, correction, deletion, opt-out)

• Investigate data breaches, liaise with cybersecurity teams, and coordinate regulatory reporting

• Perform third-party vendor risk assessments and enforce privacy contract clauses

• Ensure secure cross-border data transfers aligned with UAE/international law

• Serve as the point of contact with the UAE Data Office, CBUAE, and other authorities

• Respond to audits, regulatory inquiries, and compliance reporting

• Deliver employee privacy training and targeted guidance for high-risk functions

• Collaborate with legal, compliance, IT, product, and risk teams to ensure holistic privacy controls

• Monitor evolving privacy regulations and risks, ensuring policies remain up to date

• Report regularly to senior management on data protection posture and initiatives

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Information Security, Law, Computer Science, or related field

• Certifications (preferred): CIPP/E, CIPM, CDPO, ISO/IEC 27001, CISSP, or CISM

• 5–8 years of experience in data privacy, cybersecurity, or IT risk—preferably within fintech, banking, or payments

• In-depth understanding of UAE PDPL, CBUAE regulations, and international standards such as GDPR

Why Apply?

• Be part of a fast-paced digital financial ecosystem at the heart of innovation in the UAE

• Own a mission-critical function with direct visibility at the senior leadership level

• Work on high-impact regulatory and compliance initiatives in a regulated industry