Data Protection Inspector at Bank of Jordan

Amman, Amman, Jordan -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

16 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Data Protection, Data Privacy, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management, Data Governance, Data Lifecycle Management, Analytical Skills, Communication Skills, Stakeholder Management, Data Protection Impact Assessments, Privacy Compliance, Data Engineering, IT Security, Privacy Framework, Privacy Technologies, Data Classification

Industry

Banking

Description

Develop and maintain the Bank’s Data Privacy and Protection Framework in alignment with corporate data strategy and regulatory requirements (DPDP Act 2023, GDPR, etc.). Establish and monitor policies for lawful data collection, storage, usage, sharing, and disposal. Support the Risk and Data Department in integrating privacy principles into data governance, architecture, and analytics workflows. Maintain a central register of all personal data processing activities. Conduct Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) for new systems, digital products, and third-party integrations. Identify and mitigate risks related to data sharing, cross-border data transfers, and data retention. Collaborate with Compliance, Legal, and IT Security teams to ensure regulatory alignment and timely reporting of data breaches. Support periodic internal and external audits on data privacy compliance. Partner with Data Engineering and IT teams to embed privacy controls, encryption, masking, and anonymization techniques within data pipelines. Evaluate and recommend privacy-enhancing technologies and tools that improve compliance and customer trust. Ensure metadata, classification, and lineage tools properly capture privacy attributes. Continuously improve the privacy framework based on audit findings, risk reviews, and emerging best practices. Monitor evolving privacy laws and advise the Data Department on required updates to systems or policies. Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s in Data Science, Information Security, Law, Computer Science, cyber security or a related discipline. Preferred certifications: CIPP/E, CIPM, CIPT, CDPO, ISO 27701 Lead Implementer, or equivalent. Experience: 6–10 years of experience in data protection, governance, or information risk roles — ideally within a bank or financial services institution. Strong knowledge of data privacy regulations (DPDP Act 2023, GDPR, RBI data directives, etc.). Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Ability to translate regulatory requirements into actionable data controls and processes. High integrity, confidentiality, and attention to detail. Demonstrated understanding of data lifecycle management, data governance frameworks (e.g., DAMA-DMBOK), and privacy compliance

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain the Bank’s Data Privacy and Protection Framework in alignment with corporate data strategy and regulatory requirements. Conduct Data Protection Impact Assessments for new systems and collaborate with various teams to ensure compliance and timely reporting of data breaches.