Data Governance Lead

Job Summary

Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of Tamara’s data governance framework. Work across business, data, engineering, security, privacy, compliance, risk, and product teams to establish data ownership, strengthen data quality, and ensure regulatory readiness.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve data governance policies, standards, procedures, and operating models
• Establish and maintain data ownership, stewardship, and accountability models across business and technology functions
• Define, monitor, and report on data governance KPIs, KRIs, maturity indicators, and management updates
• Drive execution of data governance practices including data classification, lifecycle management, retention, and metadata management
• Oversee data quality monitoring and remediation of issues related to accuracy, completeness, consistency, and integrity
• Support compliance with regulatory requirements including SAMA, PDPL, PCI-DSS, and other financial services obligations
• Lead data governance assessments and control reviews to evaluate adherence to internal policies and regulatory standards
• Partner with cross-functional teams to embed governance requirements into new systems and technology changes

Requirements

• 2-5 years of experience in Data Governance, Data Management, Data Quality, or Compliance
• Previous experience in fintech, banking, or a regulated financial environment is preferred
• Strong understanding of data ownership, stewardship, metadata management, data lineage, and lifecycle management
• Strong grasp of compliance expectations related to data management and privacy, particularly SAMA requirements, PDPL, and PCI-DSS
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel and experience with SQL, Power BI, Tableau, or similar reporting tools
• Good understanding of enterprise data environments and reporting layers
• Proven ability to identify data quality root causes and conduct governance assessments and audit support
• Exceptional stakeholder management skills with ability to influence cross-functional teams and produce clear documentation
• Ability to operate independently and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment

Nice to haves

• University degree in Information Management, Computer Science, Risk Management, or a related field
• Professional certifications such as CDMP, DCAM, COBIT, CIPP, or ISO 27001
• Experience leading enterprise data governance programs or maturity improvement initiatives
• Hands-on experience with dedicated data governance, cataloging, metadata, lineage, or GRC tools

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