Senior Manager

Client of MENA Recruit Pty Ltd

About the Role

MENA Recruit is supporting a leading financial institution in the search for a Senior Manager Data Privacy on a 12-month contract. This high-impact role sits within the Group Legal function, reporting directly to the Group Data Protection Officer (DPO). The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the organisation s Data Privacy Office, implementing compliance frameworks, and managing regulatory risk across the Group.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the Data Privacy team, including DPIA analysts and breach management analysts.
• Embed a culture of learning, improvement, and service excellence within the team.
• Champion the highest standards of data protection across the Group.
• Support the Group DPO in identifying, assessing, and mitigating privacy risks, including taking corrective actions where required.
• Oversee training delivery (directly or via external counsel) to build organisation-wide awareness of data privacy risks.
• Demonstrate strong leadership through communication, influence, efficiency, and professional excellence.

• 8 10 years of proven experience in data privacy, compliance, or legal risk.
• Strong knowledge of global and regional data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR).
• Professional certifications such as DPO, CIPP, or equivalent is desirable.
• Proven leadership and stakeholder management experience.
• Strong communication, reporting, and influencing skills.