Data Privacy Consultant

Persistent Systems · IT Services & Consulting

Mumbai
Hybrid
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Legal & Compliance

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About Persistent

We are an AI-led, platform-driven Digital Engineering and Enterprise Modernization partner, combining deep technical expertise and industry experience to help our clients anticipate what's next. Our offerings and proven solutions create a unique competitive advantage for our clients by giving them the power to see beyond and rise above. We work with many industry-leading organizations across the world, including 20 Fortune 50 companies and 4 of the 5 top banks in both the US and India, and numerous innovators across the healthcare ecosystem.

Our disruptor's mindset, commitment to client success, and agility to thrive in the dynamic environment have enabled us to sustain our growth momentum. Persistent has been recognized across top industry platforms for innovation, leadership, and inclusion. We reported $1,654.4M FY26 revenue with 17.4% Y-o-Y growth. We have delivered 24 sequential quarters of growth with $436.0M in Q4 FY26 revenue, up 3.2% Q-o-Q and 16.2% Y-o-Y growth. Our 27,500+ global team members, located in 18 countries, have been instrumental in helping the market leaders transform their industries. We have been recognized as the Fastest Growing IT Services Brand Globally in the 2026 Brand Finance IT Services 25 Report . We named a Leader in the Everest Group Private Equity (PE) Services PEAK Matrix Assessment 2026 and Software Product Engineering PEAK Matrix Assessment 2026 .

About Position:

We are seeking a Data Privacy Consultant with 3-5 years of experience in data privacy, risk assessment, and regulatory compliance to support the Data Privacy function within the DPO Office. The role will focus on conducting Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs), evaluating privacy risks, performing third-party privacy due diligence, and ensuring compliance with data protection regulations and organizational privacy standards. The ideal candidate will collaborate with business, technology, legal, procurement, and security teams to strengthen privacy governance and risk management practices across the organization.

Role: Data Privacy Consultant

Location: Mumbai

Experience: 3 to 5 Years

Job Type: Full-Time Employment

What You'll Do:

Conduct end-to-end Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) and privacy risk assessments for new products, business initiatives, technology changes, and data processing activities.

Evaluate privacy risks and recommend appropriate mitigation measures to ensure regulatory compliance and data protection best practices.

Perform third-party and vendor privacy assessments, including reviews of processors, service providers, sub-processors, and digital lending partners.

Assess data processing activities for compliance with the DPDP Act 2023, applicable privacy regulations, internal policies, and contractual obligations.

Review privacy and data protection clauses within contracts and coordinate remediation activities with Legal, Procurement, and Information Security teams.

Track privacy findings, risks, and remediation actions through closure and maintain supporting documentation.

Maintain accurate records of privacy assessments, risk evaluations, and compliance evidence.

Prepare privacy risk dashboards, management reports, and governance updates for the DPO Office and relevant committees.

Support privacy governance initiatives, audits, regulatory reviews, and control assessments.

Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to embed privacy requirements into business processes and technology implementations.

Provide guidance and awareness on privacy obligations, risk controls, and data protection practices.

Expertise You'll Bring:

3-5 years of experience in Data Privacy, Data Protection, Privacy Risk Management, or Regulatory Compliance.

Hands-on experience conducting Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) or Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs) from initiation through completion.

Strong knowledge of the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act 2023, associated rules, and privacy compliance requirements.

Good understanding of GDPR principles, privacy-by-design concepts, lawful processing requirements, and privacy risk management practices.

Experience conducting third-party privacy assessments, vendor due diligence, and privacy compliance reviews.

Knowledge of privacy governance frameworks, control monitoring, and compliance assessment methodologies.

Familiarity with ISO/IEC 27701, privacy information management systems, and privacy risk management principles.

Experience reviewing privacy requirements within contracts, agreements, and vendor engagements.

Ability to identify privacy risks and develop practical remediation recommendations.

Strong stakeholder management skills with experience working closely with Business, Technology, Legal, Procurement, Information Security, and Compliance teams.

Excellent documentation, reporting, risk assessment, and analytical capabilities.

Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence stakeholders across multiple functions.

Professional certifications such as CIPP/E, CIPM, DCPP, ISO/IEC 27701 Lead Auditor, or ISO/IEC 27701 Lead Implementer will be an added advantage.

Benefits:

Competitive salary and benefits package

Culture focused on talent development with quarterly growth opportunities and company-sponsored higher education and certifications

Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies

Employee engagement initiatives such as project parties, flexible work hours, and Long Service awards

Annual health check-ups

Insurance coverage: group term life, personal accident, and Mediclaim hospitalization for self, spouse, two children, and parents

Values-Driven, People-Centric & Inclusive Work Environment:

Persistent is dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We invite applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities, and regardless of gender or gender preference. We welcome diverse candidates from all backgrounds.

We support hybrid work and flexible hours to fit diverse lifestyles.

Our office is accessibility-friendly, with ergonomic setups and assistive technologies to support employees with physical disabilities.

If you are a person with disabilities and have specific requirements, please inform us during the application process or at any time during your employment

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"Persistent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind."

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