124 Data Governance Specialist jobs in the United Arab Emirates

A highly skilled Business Analyst is required to support the company's Data Governance and Quality function. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of regulatory frameworks and requirements, with experience in data analysis and business intelligence tools.

• Collection and analysis of business requirements for regulatory changes.
• Development of appropriate business solutions and impact assessments.
• Management of project planning, execution, and risk management.

• Bachelor's degree in a related field such as Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration.
• Four years' relevant experience in the banking sector with progressive managerial responsibilities.

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic industry environment.
• Professional growth and development opportunities.

• Proficiency in project management methodologies and tools.
• Previous financial service experience within a regulatory environment.

We are seeking a skilled professional to collaborate with business stakeholders and implement appropriate handling and protection strategies for sensitive information.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in identifying, classifying, and securing unstructured data using industry-leading tools such as Microsoft Purview, GitVisibility, and Symantec DLP.

• Collaborate with business users to identify critical and sensitive information across departments.
• Support users in classifying data based on business value, sensitivity, and regulatory requirements.
• Guide stakeholders in defining handling and sharing protocols for classified data.
• Provide guidance to the technical implementation team for translating business requirements to technical configurable classification and protection policies.
• Work with security and compliance teams to align data classification efforts with regulatory needs.
• Develop awareness material and provide knowledge transfer for data classification procedures and best practices.
• Provide insights on improving data governance and risk reduction through data classification.

• Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or related field.
• Minimum 2–3 years of experience in cybersecurity, data protection, or information governance.
• Hands-on working experience with data classification consulting specifically, and classification technology as an added value.
• Familiarity with unstructured data environments and classification challenges.
• Strong communication skills to work with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Knowledge of relevant data privacy regulations is a plus.
• Microsoft Information Protection certifications or equivalent is a plus.
• CompTIA Security+, CIPP, or equivalent is a plus.

Career progression and growth through challenging projects and work.

Excellent learning and development opportunities.

Inclusive and diverse working environment.

Flexible working environment.

Open door policy.

We are a cybersecurity company providing leading enterprise businesses and governments across the Middle East with strategic consultancy combined with tailored information security services and solutions.

Our mission is to strengthen cyber defenses and safeguard our customers' business.

We are seeking a skilled Data Governance Specialist to join our team.

The role will involve defining, monitoring and executing data governance policies, designing tooling for automated data mesh operations, deploying and operating services developed by the team, coaching, mentoring and offering career development feedback, and developing great engineering and organizational practices.

• Define and implement data governance policies
• Design tooling for automated data mesh operations
• Deploy and operate services developed by the team
• Coach, mentor and offer career development feedback
• Develop great engineering and organizational practices

The ideal candidate should have an exceptional academic track record, undergraduate degree in a technical subject or alternative chosen path, and experience with data quality, governance, security processes and tools.

They should also have experience with software development in Python and SQL, professional written and spoken English, and excellent presentation skills.

• Distributed work environment
• Personal learning and development budget
• Annual compensation review
• Recognition rewards

A suitable candidate will be able to thrive in a remote work environment and demonstrate strong communication and collaboration skills.

Job Title: Data Governance Specialist

• We are seeking a highly skilled Data Governance Specialist to join our team.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the effective management of data across our organization.
• This includes developing and implementing data management policies, procedures, and standards.
• You will also be responsible for monitoring and maintaining data quality, security, and compliance with regulatory requirements.

• Develop and implement data governance strategies that align with business objectives.
• Maintain and improve data quality through regular audits and data cleansing activities.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to develop and maintain data standards and policies.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Develop and implement training programs to educate employees on data governance best practices.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• Minimum 2 years' experience in data governance or a related field.
• Strong understanding of data management principles, policies, and procedures.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.

• Tax-free salary.
• Life insurance coverage.
• Comprehensive medical insurance coverage.
• Paid Annual leave.
• Company gratuity scheme.
• Discretionary bonus program.
• Annual flight contribution.
• Transportation & housing allowances.

• We care about our people and strive to create an inclusive work environment where you can thrive.
• We are committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
• We offer opportunities for career growth and development.
• We value our employees' contributions and well-being.

The role of a Data Administrator involves overseeing the management, maintenance, and protection of organizational data to ensure accuracy, integrity, and accessibility. This includes designing and implementing effective data management policies, monitoring database performance, and providing support for users with data-related needs.

• Designing, implementing, and maintaining data management systems and databases.
• Ensuring data integrity, security, and accessibility across platforms.
• Performing regular data quality checks, backups, and recovery processes.
• Collaborating with IT, business units, and other stakeholders to define data requirements and optimize data workflows.
• Monitoring and optimizing database performance, identifying and resolving issues proactively.
• Maintaining documentation for data processes, policies, and procedures.
• Enforcing data governance standards and compliance with privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA).
• Providing support and training to end-users on data systems and tools.
• Assisting with data migration, integration, and transformation projects.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Data Administrator, Database Administrator, or in a similar role.
• Proficiency in database management systems (e.g., SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL).
• Knowledge of data security, backup, and recovery best practices.
• Familiarity with data visualization, analytics, and reporting tools is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

• Experience with cloud-based data platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
• Understanding of ETL processes and data warehousing.
• Certification in database or data management tools (e.g., Microsoft SQL certification).

We are seeking a highly skilled Data Governance Specialist to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in data management and be able to effectively implement data governance strategies.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain data management processes for consistency and quality.
• Analyze data to inform business decisions and strategy.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify key data needs.
• Manage large datasets, ensuring accuracy and integrity across multiple sources.
• Create detailed reports, data visualizations, and dashboards to communicate insights.
• Monitor and update data sources for up-to-date information.
• Develop database systems for efficient storage and retrieval.
• Apply statistical techniques to identify trends in complex data sets.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, or related field.
• Strong analytical skills with ability to manipulate large data sets.
• Expertise in database management and data modeling.
• Proficient in SQL, Python, R, and other relevant programming languages.
• Experience with data visualization tools like Tableau, Power BI, or D3.js.
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities in fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills to effectively communicate insights.
• Proven track record of managing large datasets, delivering data-driven insights.

Seniority Level: Mid-Senior level

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Function: Information Technology, Project Management, Analyst

Industries: Financial Services, IT System Data Services, Banking

Job Title: Business Data Steward

We are seeking a highly skilled Business Data Steward to support all data maintenance activities for Master Data, ensuring quality and adherence to governance framework.

The ideal candidate will have excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Data Management Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with business units and master data governance teams to ensure data management activities meet required standards.
• Resolve issues and perform master data maintenance tasks within agreed Service Level Agreements.
• Ensure master data processes are executed as per Standard Operating Procedures.
• Maintain up-to-date Article, Price, Replenishment, Customer, and Vendor data.
• Monitor accurate data flow and synchronization between SAP S/4HANA, EWM, ATTP, and D365.
• Sense check details provided in Article, Price, Replenishment, Customer, and Vendor data update requests.
• Validate data once created or maintained.
• Maintain updated REVO Approval matrix as per business requirements.
• Communicate with data producers and consumers on incorrect or incomplete data.
• Act as liaison between departments for data product-related inquiries and issues.
• Provide updates and generate progress reports when requested.
• Develop and improve governance processes and procedures.
• Define and achieve role-specific KPIs in alignment with data governance and business objectives.
• Provide ad-hoc support for business-critical requests.

Functional Competencies:

• SAP
• Excel
• Ticketing System
• Data Quality Management
• Data Integration
• Master Data Management

Role Summary:

• Conduct privacy and data protection assessments including Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs) and Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs).
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• Design and implement data classification and mapping frameworks to support data governance and compliance.
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• Analyze and document data flows across systems departments and third parties.
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• Develop and maintain Records of Processing Activities (RoPA).
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• Advise clients on privacy by design data minimization and secure data lifecycle management.
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• Support the development and implementation of privacy policies procedures and training programs.
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• Collaborate with legal IT and compliance teams to align privacy strategies with business objectives.
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• Monitor and interpret emerging privacy regulations and industry best practices.
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• Assist in incident response planning breach notification and regulatory inquiries.
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• Provide strategic guidance to Data Protection Officers (DPOs) and privacy teams.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or master's degree in law Information Security Computer Science or a related field.
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• Minimum 4-6 years of experience in data privacy data governance or compliance roles.
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• Strong knowledge of GDPR CCPA HIPAA ISO27701 and other global privacy regulations.
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• Proven experience in data classification mapping and data flow analysis.
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• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Certifications:

• CIPP/E CIPP/US Certified Information Privacy Professional (Europe/US)
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• CIPM Certified Information Privacy Manager
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• ISO/IEC 27701 Lead Implementer or Auditor

Desirable Skills:

• Experience delivering client-facing data privacy and data governance projects.
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• Ability to translate regulatory requirements into actionable project deliverables.
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• Strong client engagement and communication skills to support workshops and training.
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• Familiarity with data governance tools in client environments.
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• Ability to manage multiple client projects and deliverables in a consulting environment.
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• Knowledge of the following standards & frameworks:
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• UAE National Data Classification Policy (NDC)
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• UAE Data Protection Law (Federal Law No. 45 of 2021)
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• DAMA-DMBOK (Data Management Body of Knowledge)
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• DCAM (Data Management Capability Assessment Model)
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• ISO 27001 / ISO 38505 (Data Governance in IT)
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• NIST Privacy Framework
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This role is responsible for defining, monitoring, and executing data governance policies. The ideal candidate will be based remotely in the EMEA region.

• To design, implement, and maintain tooling for automated data mesh operations.
• To deploy and operate services developed by the team.
• To coach, mentor, and offer career development feedback to team members.
• To develop and promote great engineering and organizational practices.

• An exceptional academic track record from both high school and university.
• An undergraduate degree in a technical subject or an alternative chosen path with a compelling narrative.
• A proven track record of exceeding expectations to achieve outstanding results.
• Experience with data quality, governance, and security processes and tools.
• Proficiency in software development in Python and SQL.
• Excellent written and spoken English with strong presentation skills.
• A result-oriented individual with a personal drive to meet commitments.

• Performance engineering and security experience.
• Experience with Airbyte, Ranger, Superset, Temporal, or Trino.

• A distributed work environment with regular team sprints in person.
• A personal learning and development budget.
• Annual compensation review.
• Recognition rewards.
• Annual holiday leave.
• Maternity and paternity leave.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues.
• Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long haul company events.

This role offers a unique opportunity to join a dynamic team and contribute to the success of our organization.