AI, Data Governance & Privacy Officer I Dubai

Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim Group today is one of the most diversified and progressive, privately held regional businesses headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Structured into five operating divisions; automotive, financial services, real estate, retail and healthcare; employing more than 35,000 employees across more than 20 countries in the Middle East, Asia and Africa, Al-Futtaim Group partners with over 200 of the world's most admired and innovative brands. Al-Futtaim Groups entrepreneurship and relentless customer focus enables the organization to continue to grow and expand; responding to the changing needs of our customers within the societies in which we operate.By upholding our values of respect, excellence, collaboration and integrity; Al-Futtaim Group continues to enrich the lives and aspirations of our customers each and every dayJob Description:The AI, Data Governance & Privacy Officer is responsible for establishing and operating the enterprise-wide governance framework for data, artificial intelligence, privacy, and responsible digital innovation.The role serves as the second-line governance authority for AI and data, ensuring that the organisation maximises the value of data and AI while maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements, ethical standards, privacy obligations, and enterprise risk management principles.The officer will lead the development of data governance and AI governance frameworks, oversee privacy compliance programmes, drive trustworthy AI adoption, and act as the organisational subject matter expert on data protection, AI risk management, and information governance.This role is particularly critical as the organisation expands the use of Agentic AI, Generative AI, advanced analytics, machine learning, intelligent automation, and enterprise data platforms across underwriting, claims, finance, reinsurance, customer service, and corporate operations.