We’re Hiring: Senior Data Governance Officer Banking Domain

Location: Saudi Arabia
Experience: 6+ Years

Are you a data governance professional with strong expertise in data quality, compliance, and enterprise data frameworks? Join our team to drive trusted, secure, and high-quality data practices across critical banking systems and regulatory environments.

What You’ll Do:
Design and implement enterprise data governance frameworks, policies, and standards aligned with industry best practices (DAMA DMBOK, ISO standards)
Define and drive data ownership, stewardship models, and accountability across business domains
Establish and monitor data quality rules, metrics, and KRIs for critical datasets (customer, transactions, risk, compliance)
Oversee data validation, reconciliation, issue management, and remediation processes
Maintain and promote data lineage, metadata, and business glossary for transparency and audit readiness
Ensure compliance with data protection, AML/CFT, and banking regulations
Collaborate with Risk, Compliance, InfoSec, and Legal teams for regulatory and audit requirements
Coordinate data governance committees and produce dashboards/reports for senior leadership
Support implementation of data governance tools (data catalog, metadata, data quality tools)
Work closely with Data Engineering and IT teams to embed governance in data platforms
Drive data awareness, training, and culture across the organization

What We’re Looking For:

6+ years of experience in Data Governance, Data Management, or Data Quality roles
Strong knowledge of data governance frameworks (DAMA DMBOK, ISO/IEC 38505)
Experience in banking/fintech regulatory environments (data privacy, AML, payments)
Hands-on experience with data quality, metadata, and data lineage tools
Strong understanding of data architecture, data lifecycle, and controls
Experience working with cross-functional teams (Risk, Compliance, IT, Business)
Strong analytical, reporting, and stakeholder management skills
Excellent communication and governance mindset
Experience in Middle East banking environments is a plus

Please send your resume/CV