Company: Al Ahli Bank of Kuwait – Egypt
Location: Cairo, Egypt
Employment Type: Full-time
Description:
GENERIC ACCOUNTABILITIES
• People management Manage, motivate and develop ABK-Egypt employees’ performance in line with the information security policies and practices.
• Governance, Audit Work fully within risk policies and procedures and ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines & closure of internal & external audit findings /comments.
JOB PURPOSE:
This position will be responsible for overseeing the organization’s data protection strategy and ensuring compliance with global data privacy laws and regulations. This role requires a proactive leader who can navigate complex regulatory environments, foster a culture of privacy within the organization, and serve as the primary point of contact for data protection matters
SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITIES
• Develop and implement a strategic vision for data privacy that aligns with business objectives.
• Establish and maintain comprehensive data privacy policies, procedures, and guidelines for the organization that align with legal and… regulatory requirements.
• Ensure policies are communicated effectively to all employees and stakeholders.
• Conduct Data protection Impact assessment.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior management on data privacy issues.
• Monitor and interpret legislation and regulations related to data privacy and ensure the organization adapts accordingly.
• Conduct audits and assessments to evaluate compliance with data privacy policies.
• Design and implement ongoing training programs to raise awareness of data privacy issues across the organization.
• Foster a culture of accountability and awareness regarding data protection practices.
• Identify potential data privacy risks and develop strategies to mitigate them.
• Collaborate with IT and security teams to enhance data protection measures.
• Manage processes for handling data subject requests, including access, rectification, and deletion requests.
• Ensure timely and comprehensive responses to all requests in line with legal obligations.
• Develop and maintain an incident response plan for data breaches and privacy violations.
• Lead investigations and remediation efforts in the event of a data breach.
• Serve as the primary contact for data protection authorities.
• Develop metrics to measure the effectiveness of data privacy initiatives and report findings to senior management.
• Prepare regular reports on data privacy compliance for CISO.
• Ensure the organization complies with all relevant data protection laws (e.g., Egypt’s own privacy, e-crime laws as well as the mandates of Central Bank of Egypt and Egypt’s labor laws) and international standards
-This position will be reporting directly to the CISO.
Experience
Minimum 5 years of Governance, Compliance and Data privacy experience in banking sector and information security field:
• Has an integration knowledge across different security technologies and systems.
• Security control enforcement, measure of effectiveness and proposing compensating controls.
• Comprehensive understanding of key data protection laws and regulations (e.g., GDPR, Egypt’s own privacy, e-crime law).
• Familiarity with industry standards and best practices related to data privacy.
Completion of the below Certifications:
CIPP,CIPM,CDPO,CDPM, ISO 27001 LI/LA
Education
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or Electronics & Communication Engineering or equivalent
Knowledge:
• Strong understanding of the information Technology, information security standards and best practices
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to translate complex regulations into practical solutions.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills; capable of influencing stakeholders at all levels.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines
Source: LinkedIn
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