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Join Tsaaro as a Senior Data Protection Consultant

Lead with Purpose. Deliver Impact. Shape Privacy.

Are you an experienced privacy and security professional looking to take the next big step in your career?

At Tsaaro , we don’t just deliver compliance — we redefine how data privacy and security are implemented across industries.

We’re growing rapidly and are looking for Senior Data Protection Consultant who thrives in dynamic environments, understands complex regulatory frameworks, and has a track record of delivering real-world, high-impact solutions to clients.

At Tsaaro, privacy and security are not side functions — they are our core. Our team includes dedicated data privacy consultants and cybersecurity specialists, all collaborating to empower organizations with tailored, effective, and cost-conscious solutions.

We bring a practical, risk-based consulting approach, offering clients actionable insights and hands-on support to help them manage privacy risks, demonstrate compliance, and strengthen their data protection posture.

Your Role: Senior Data Protection Consultant

As a Senior Consultant, you will serve as a strategic advisor to our clients, leading engagements across privacy governance, compliance readiness, and risk management.

Key Responsibilities:

Design, implement, and oversee privacy and data protection programs tailored to client needs.

Evaluate clients’ privacy and security controls, identifying gaps and building actionable roadmaps.

Monitor compliance, maintain activity logs, liaise with PDPA, escalate breaches, uphold independence, get accredited

Lead privacy gap assessments, PIAs , RoPA , DPIAs , and audits across diverse sectors.

Provide strategic guidance on regulations including PDPA, GDPR , CCPA , Act , and emerging global laws.

Develop and review privacy policies, training materials, and compliance documentation.

Drive implementation of ISO 27001, ISO 27701, NIST , and other global frameworks.

Support incident response planning, breach notification, and Data Subject Rights processes.

Conduct internal audits, risk assessments, and ISMS documentation in alignment with certification requirements.

Collaborate with cross-functional client teams to deliver end-to-end privacy solutions .

Contribute to cybersecurity initiatives including GRC strategy , policy development , and audit readiness .

2+ years of hands-on experience in data privacy, protection, or cybersecurity consulting.

Strong understanding of global privacy laws such as PDPL , GDPR, CCPA , and others.

Solid grasp of ISO 27001, 27701, NIST, and related standards.

Experience in privacy assessments, compliance projects, ISMS implementation , and client communication.

Certifications such as CIPP/E, CIPM, CIPT , ISO/IEC 27001 LA/LI, ISO/IEC 27701 (preferred).

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, client-facing confidence, and analytical thinking.

• A mindset that is solution-oriented, collaborative, and growth-driven .
  Must Have:

Must hold at least a Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology

Possess a recognized professional certification in Information Security, Cybersecurity, or Information Security Audit. Alternatively, candidates with a minimum of two years of practical experience in any of these fields will also be considered.

Should have a good reputation , with no final conviction for crimes involving breach of trust, honor, or professional ethics, unless legally reinstated.

Must not have been dismissed from previous employment due to disciplinary actions, or had their professional license revoked/suspended based on a disciplinary ruling.

Passport orCPR Copy

Work with one of the most specialized and fast-growing privacy consulting firms in India.

Exposure to multinational clients and global regulations .

A clear career path with opportunities to lead projects and mentor junior consultants .

Ownership of high-impact, strategic engagements from day one.

Flexible work culture – hybrid options available.

Ongoing support for certifications, professional development, and learning.

From the Tsaaro Team:

"At Tsaaro, we’re building not just a consulting firm, but a community of privacy professionals who care about making a difference. If you’re ready to move beyond checklists and become a true advisor, we want you on our team."

Ready to Elevate Your Privacy Career?

Apply now and be a part of Tsaaro’s mission to revolutionize privacy and cybersecurity consulting .

Play a crucial role in ensuring compliance with data protection laws and regulations, establishing and maintaining robust data protection policies and procedures, and acting as a key contact person for all data protection matters within the organization. The ideal candidate should possess a deep understanding of data protection principles, excellent communication skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.

Responsibilities:

1. Conduct regular audits and assessments to evaluate the effectiveness of existing data protection measures and identify opportunities for enhancement.
2. Act as a liaison with regulatory authorities and external auditors during data protection audits, investigations, or inquiries.
3. Monitor and assess the organization's data processing activities to identify potential risks, compliance gaps, and areas for improvement.
4. Lead incident response and breach management activities, including conducting investigations, implementing containment measures, and ensuring timely reporting of data breaches as mandated by applicable laws.
5. Develop and implement comprehensive data protection policies, procedures, and guidelines to ensure full compliance with relevant data protection laws and regulations.
6. Collaborate with relevant departments to review and evaluate privacy impact assessments (PIAs) for new projects, systems, or processes involving the collection, use, or storage of personal data.
7. Provide expert advice and guidance to management and employees on data protection requirements, best practices, and the implementation of effective security measures.
8. Serve as the primary point of contact for all data protection-related queries, requests, and concerns from internal stakeholders, data subjects, and regulatory authorities.
9. Develop and deliver training programs and awareness initiatives to educate employees on data protection principles, policies, and practices.

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, such as law, information technology, or data protection.
2. Certification as a Data Protection Officer (CDPO) or equivalent is preferable.
3. In-depth knowledge of data protection laws and regulations, including GDPR, CCPA, and other relevant regional or industry-specific requirements.
4. Strong understanding of information security principles and best practices.
5. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex data protection concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
6. Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a capacity to assess risks, identify gaps, and propose suitable solutions.
7. Ability to work collaboratively across departments, exert influence, and engage stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
8. Experience in conducting data protection audits, assessments, and privacy impact assessments.

Full Time

Knowledge in Finance and Accounting

Knowledge in reporting experience in systems like Excel and other MS Office applications

Experience: 1 - 3 years

• Conduct portfolio analytics and deep dives into the portfolio.
• Regulatory and Management Reporting
• Attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy and quality.
• Strong analytic capabilities.
• Problem solving skills
• Able to effectively work in a closely knit team.

• Risk Analysis
• Risk Assessment
• Spreadsheet Preparation
• Presentation Preparation
• Data Access and Reporting

Job Objective:

Efficiently prepare risk management analyses and reports, deliver risk management processes, and maintain risk management documentation, in support of company-wide risk awareness, mitigation and business continuity activities

Job specification

• Develop Risk Mitigation plans for newly identified risks in coordination with the respective Risk Ownerd
• Update Enterprise Risk Management Tracker before and after every Risk Management Committee meeting
• Participate in Ad-hoc Risk Assessment exercises (whenever needed)
• Perform quarterly sample audit on risk mitigation plans and Business Continuity / Disaster Recovery Plans to identify any gaps and close them
• Participate in the regular Business Impact Analysis exercise and prepare the departmental, sectorial, and company reports
• Liaise with Technology and Business for documenting and testing the planned Disaster Recovery/Business Continuity Plans in alignment with the approved BCM Strategy
• Consolidate Disaster Recovery/Business Continuity Test Reports on a quarterly-basis
• Participate in 3rd parties Business Continuity Management assessment and follow up on the implementation of the agreed actions
• Monitor communications related to normal/major incidents management to ensure compliance with Major Incidents/Crisis Management Framework
• Maintain contacts of Crisis Management Team and Incident Management Teams, act as the Crisis Communication Coordinator in the time of crisis
• Conduct periodic crisis drills and prepare post-drill reports, Handle any required logistics related to Crisis Management
• Maintain Internal Audit Actions Tracker on a weekly-basis, co-ordinate the closure of Internal Audit actions with the respective action owners across all the sectors
• Prepare awareness material (whenever needed)
• Develop and maintain BCM dashboard and continuously improve other department’s working dashboards (ERM and IA Actions)
• Perform other responsibilities as required by higher levels of supervision

Qualification & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Management or relevant field
• Minimum of 6 years of relevant experience in Risk Management, Business Continuity Management

In security risk management we're looking to harness the power of industry best practice combined with driving new innovation on how we do security risk assessments and modelling. Our security risk management team is the primary owner of the strategy and practices of how we identify, track and reduce our security risk across everything we do.

To support this we need to use industry best practices paired with emerging threat information to promote risk identification, quantification, impact analysis, and modelling to ultimately drive decision making. In this role, you will help establish and execute a broad strategic vision for the security risk program at Canonical. You will not only work within the team but also cross-functionally with various teams across the organisation. The team contributes ideas and requirements for Canonical product security, improving the resilience and robustness of all Ubuntu customers and users subject to cyber attacks. Additionally, the team collaborates with our Organisational Learning and Development team to develop playbooks and facilitate security training across Canonical.

The security risk management team's mission is not only to secure Canonical, but also to contribute to the security of the wider open source ecosystem. They might share knowledge through public presentations and industry events, and share threat intelligence with the wider community or represent Canonical in sector-specific governance bodies.

• Define Canonical's security risk management standards and playbooks
• Analyse and improve Canonical's security risk practices
• Evaluate, select and implement new security requirements, tools and practices
• Grow the presence and thought leadership of Canonical security risk management practice
• Develop Canonical security risk learning and development materials
• Work with Security leadership to present information and influence change
• Participate in developing key risk indicators, provide inputs to the development of key control indicators, and key performance indicators for various programs
• Apply statistical models to risk frameworks (such as FAIR, sensitivity analysis, and others)
• Participate in risk management, decision-making, and collaborative discussions
• Lead quantified risk assessments and understand the value of qualitative data for improvements to quality and engineering processes
• Interpret internal or external cyber security risk analyses in business terms and recommend a responsible course of action
• Develop templates and materials to help with self-service risk management actions
• Monitor and identify opportunities to improve the effectiveness of risk management processes
• Launch campaigns to perform security assessments and help mitigate security risks across the company
• Build evaluation methods and performance indicators to measure efficiency of security functions and capabilities.

• An exceptional academic track record
• Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or STEM, or a compelling narrative about your alternative path
• Drive and a track record of going above-and-beyond expectations
• Deep personal motivation to be at the forefront of technology security
• Leadership and management ability
• Excellent business English writing and presentation skills
• Problem-solver with excellent communication skills, a deep technical understanding of security assessments and risk management
• Expertise in threat modelling and risk management frameworks
• Broad knowledge of how to operationalize the management of security risk
• Experience in Secure Development Lifecycle and Security by Design methodology

We consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide. We revisit compensation annually (and more often for graduates and associates) to ensure we recognise outstanding performance. In addition to base pay, we offer a performance-driven annual bonus. We provide all team members with additional benefits, which reflect our values and ideals. We balance our programs to meet local needs and ensure fairness globally.

• Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person
• Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
• Annual compensation review
• Recognition rewards
• Annual holiday leave
• Maternity and paternity leave
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
• Priority Pass, and travel upgrades for long haul company events

Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu, one of the most important open source projects and the platform for AI, IoT and the cloud, we are changing the world on a daily basis. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company. We expect excellence - in order to succeed, we need to be the best at what we do. Canonical has been a remote-first company since its inception in 2004. Working here is a step into the future, and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game.

Canonical is an equal opportunity employer. We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background create a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.

Job Description

VAM Systems is currently looking for a Fraud Monitoring Analyst (Risk Management) for our Bahrain operations. The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications and responsibilities:

• Experience: 0-2 Years
• Education: Accounting, Banking & Finance, Economics, Fraud, or related fields

Job Responsibilities:

• Monitor customer transactions to identify unauthorized and fraudulent activities based on alerts from the fraud management system.
• Respond to alerts in the assigned queue as per service level agreements to minimize potential losses.
• Handle and resolve incoming fraud reports from customers promptly.
• Understand various fraud types and take responsibility in fraud monitoring roles.
• Communicate effectively in Arabic and English with customers and fraud risk management teams regarding findings.
• Willingness to work in a 24/7 shift role.

Terms and Conditions:

• Joining timeframe: 15-30 days

• Seniority Level: Executive
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Job Function: Finance and Sales
• Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting

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VAM Systems is currently looking for a Fraud Monitoring Analyst (Risk Management) for our Bahrain operations, with the following details:

0-2 Years

Accounting, Banking & Finance, Economics, Fraud, etc.

1. Monitor customer transaction records to identify unauthorized transactions and fraudulent accounts based on alerts generated in the fraud management system.
2. Respond to alerts on assigned queues as per service level agreements to reduce potential losses.
3. Handle and resolve incoming fraud reports from customers to minimize losses.
4. Understand various types of fraud and take responsibility in fraud monitoring roles.
5. Communicate effectively in Arabic and English with customers and the Fraud Risk Management team regarding fraud findings.
6. Willingness to work in a 24/7 shift role.

Joining timeframe: 15-30 days

• Seniority level: Executive
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Finance and Sales
• Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting

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Location: Manama, Capital Governorate, Bahrain

The Information Security Specialist supports the Head of Information Security and Business Continuity in safeguarding the bank’s critical information assets and ensuring the resilience of its operations. This role is responsible for implementing and maintaining comprehensive information security measures, business continuity plans, and disaster recovery strategies that protect the bank’s systems, data, and services from cybersecurity threats and operational disruptions.

The Specialist will contribute to the bank's proactive risk management approach by identifying vulnerabilities, responding to incidents, ensuring regulatory compliance, and leading initiatives to enhance business continuity. In addition, this role involves coordinating BCP and DR activities, conducting regular testing, and ensuring the organization’s preparedness for crises or emergencies.

Reporting directly to the Head of Information Security and Business Continuity, the Specialist will collaborate closely with IT and other departments and business units to integrate security and business continuity frameworks into the bank’s operational processes, supporting a secure and resilient environment that enables the bank to achieve its strategic objectives.

Responsibilities of the role:

Information Security:

• Develop, implement, and maintain information security policies, procedures, and standards in alignment with PCI-DSS and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor, analyze, and respond to security incidents, vulnerabilities, and threats across the bank’s IT systems and networks
• Conduct periodic risk assessments and gap analyses to identify security weaknesses and develop mitigation strategies
• Coordinate internal and external audits related to information security; ensure timely closure of audit findings
• Provide security awareness training to staff and promote a culture of information security
• Support secure configuration and change management processes across IT assets and infrastructure
• Work with IT and other departments to ensure security is embedded into system design and operational processes
• Stay up to date with current cyber threats and trends, and recommend appropriate risk mitigation measures

Business Continuity:

• Develop and maintain the bank’s business continuity management frameworks in line with the bank’s and regulatory guidelines
• Conduct business impact analyses (BIAs) and risk assessments across business units to identify critical functions and recovery priorities
• Lead the development, testing, and continuous improvement of BCP and DR plans to ensure organizational resilience.
• Coordinate with IT, facilities, and business teams to ensure recovery strategies are effective and practical.
• Conduct regular BCP/DR drills and exercises, and report findings with actionable recommendations.
• Liaise with regulatory bodies, auditors, and stakeholders to ensure compliance and readiness.
• Maintain documentation and evidence of BCM program activities and test results.

Areas of Knowledge, Qualification and Experience

• Atleast 5 years of experience working within a Banking Environment
• Bachelors Degree in Computer Science / Cyber Security background.
• Relevant certifications from ISC2, ISACA, SANS are highly preferred
• In-depth understanding of global information security standards (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, CIS Controls) and regulatory requirements (e.g., CBB, PCI-DSS). Ability to implement and manage these frameworks within a banking context.

This role will be responsible for handling the implementation and maintenance of GFG and subsidiaries Information Security Management System in accordance with local laws, regulations and best practices.

1. Support Head Information Security in defining and implementation of information security governance documentation including policies, manual, SOPs and guidelines.
2. Support Head Information Security in conducting Risk-based Assessment of Information Security policies and operating procedures owned by other departments within the group against industry-recognized security standards and best practices, ensuring adequate preventive, detective and corrective controls to provide data integrity, confidentiality and availability.
3. Support Head Information Security in conducting analysis of security requirements and controls to identify gaps and provides recommendations of industry best practices, trends, and technology products.
4. Support Head Information Security in conducting on annual basis and continuous basis Information Security Risk Assessment, identify business and technology risks, internal controls which mitigate risks, and related opportunities for internal control improvement.
5. Develop and maintain information register and ensure that the information is classified by data owners and protected in accordance with the information classification framework.
6. Conducting awareness sessions to the new and existing employees on information security policies and global trends as per the awareness program.
7. Support in defining information security requirements in information systems, projects and third parties in cooperation with the delivery departments i.e. ICT, and FM.
8. Support in conducting incident investigation for information security incidents and ensuring that the necessary actions and disciplinary actions are taken.
9. Support in defining information security requirements to be included in ICT Disaster recovery plans to ensure continuity of information security controls during disasters.
10. Support in conducting internal and external audits to ensure that BAC Information Security Management system complies with best practices and local regulations.
11. Improve the maturity of the information security management system through suggesting and supporting in the implementation of technologies such as DLP solutions, GRC solutions etc.

Bachelor’s degree in information technology.

Certified Information Security Auditor (CISA) (Preferred)

3+ years of Information Security experience

1. Proven ability to establish and manage “dotted-line” business relationships to deliver agreed outcomes/deliverables.
2. Ability to work effectively with all levels of personnel across the organization.
3. Proven ability to communicate clearly and appropriately based on audience with excellent facilitation and customer service skills.
4. Excellent written and verbal communications, critical thinking skills, effective interpersonal skills, strong formal presentation abilities.
5. Ability to be flexible and work effectively with ambiguity and change.