**Job Description** We are currently looking Data Governance and Data Protection Officer for our Qatar operations with the following terms \& conditions. TECHNICAL SKILLS \& WORK EXPERIENCE: Required skills and qualifications: * Bachelor’s degree in information security, Computer Science, or a related field. * 10\+ years of demonstrable experience in data governance, data protection, compliance, or information security (preferably within financial services or regulated industries). * Demonstrated experience in designing and implementing data governance policies and frameworks. * Proven track record of liaising with regulators and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. * Experience in leading cross\-functional teams (compliance, risk, IT, security, operations) on data protection initiatives. * Prior experience in audits and external assessments for data protection and information security. * Strong knowledge of data protection laws and regulations, including Qatar Central Bank (QCB) requirements, * Qatar Data Privacy Law, and international standards (e.g., GDPR, ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 27701\). * Proficiency in data governance frameworks (e.g., DAMA\-DMBOK, ISO 15489, ISO/IEC 11179\). Preferred skills and qualifications * Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, IT, or related fields. * Relevant certifications in cybersecurity, such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), * Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA). Joining time frame: 2 weeks (maximum 1 month)