Data Protection Officer

About Tamara

Tamara is the leading shopping and payments platform in Saudi Arabia and the GCC region, with a mission to empower people in their daily lives and revolutionize how they shop, pay, and bank. The company was founded by serial entrepreneur Abdulmajeed Alsukhan along with his partners Turki Bin Zarah and Abdulmohsen Al Babtain. Tamara operates out of its headquarters in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and has offices in the UAE, Egypt, Germany, and Vietnam. Our large, dedicated team of professionals continues to grow as we expand our reach and impact.

Serving millions of users and partnering with thousands of merchants, Tamara collaborates with leading global and regional brands such as SHEIN, Jarir, noon, IKEA, H&M, and Farfetch, as well as local small and medium businesses. The company is backed by SNB Capital and Sanabil Investments, a wholly-owned company by the Public Investment Fund (PIF), Checkout.com, Coatue, Shorooq Partners, and Endeavor Catalyst, among others.

Role Overview: The Data Protection Officer (DPO) is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing the organization's data protection strategy to ensure full compliance with the Saudi Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL) and other applicable data protection regulations. The DPO serves as the primary point of contact for all data privacy and protection matters, ensuring that personal data is processed legally, securely, and ethically throughout the organization.

Key Responsibilities:


Qualifications and Skills:

• Extensive knowledge of the Saudi Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL) and other relevant data protection laws and regulations.
• Proven experience in a similar role, preferably in a regulated industry such as finance, healthcare, or telecommunications.
• Strong understanding of data protection principles, data security measures, and privacy risk management.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in managing data breaches, incident response, and regulatory engagement.
• Relevant certifications such as CIPP/E, CIPM, CIPT, or other recognized data protection qualifications are preferred.
• Fluency in both Arabic and English is highly desirable for effective communication with local authorities and stakeholders.

Key Focus Areas for Compliance with Saudi PDPL:


Data Subject Rights: Ensure mechanisms are in place to respect and fulfill data subject rights as outlined by PDPL, including access, rectification, and erasure.

Join the revolution

Tamara is a vibrant hub of exceptional individuals worldwide, with over 40+ nationalities committed to working with the broadest talent pool possible. We're proud of the wealth of cultural backgrounds that shape our teams, ensuring every experience is acknowledged and celebrated.

We seek self driven individuals, fuelled by curiosity, ready to take control of their professional and personal development. We're creating a place where possibilities are for the taking through career mobility, mentoring and cross-border collaboration. This approach has earned us a spot as one of the competitive tech companies to work for.

All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.

Job ID 4387079101