Data Privacy Consultant

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 whats 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 disruptors 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 $1654.4M FY26 revenue with 17.4% Y-o-Y growth. We have delivered 24sequential quarters of growth with $436.0M in Q4 FY26 revenue up 3.2% Q-o-Q and 16.2% Y-o-Y growth. Our 27500global team members located in 18 countries have been instrumental in helping the market leaders transform their industries. We have been recognized as theFastest Growing IT Services Brand Globally in the 2026 Brand Finance IT Services 25 Report. We named a Leader in theEverest Group Private Equity (PE) Services PEAK MatrixAssessment 2026andSoftware Product Engineering PEAK MatrixAssessment 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 Youll 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 Youll 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

Lets unleash your full potential at Persistent- is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.