Associate Consultant

About Position:

We are seeking a Associate Consultant - Digital Trust to join our growing Digital Trust practice. This role offers an opportunity to work at the intersection of Data Privacy, Responsible AI, Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC), and emerging regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate will support client engagements involving privacy compliance, AI governance, third-party risk management, and digital trust program implementation while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams across technology, legal, business, and compliance functions.

• Role: Associate Consultant - Digital Trust
• Location: Mumbai
• Experience: 2 to 4 Years
• Job Type: Full-Time Employment

What You'll Do:

• Support client engagements focused on Data Privacy, Responsible AI, Governance, Risk & Compliance, and Digital Trust initiatives.
• Conduct gap assessments against regulatory and industry frameworks such as GDPR, DPDPA, CCPA, EU AI Act, ISO 42001, and NIST standards.
• Assist in designing, implementing, managing, testing, monitoring, and auditing Digital Trust programs.
• Develop and maintain privacy and governance documentation, including privacy notices, cookie policies, AI usage guidelines, data retention policies, and governance procedures.
• Support Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs), AI Impact Assessments (AIIAs), Privacy-by-Design reviews, and Responsible AI evaluations.
• Map data flows, prepare Records of Processing Activities (RoPA), and support consent and preference management initiatives.
• Participate in vendor risk assessments, third-party due diligence reviews, and compliance assessments.
• Analyze technology platforms, cloud environments, databases, AI systems, and applications to identify governance and compliance requirements.
• Configure and support Digital Trust platforms such as OneTrust, TrustArc, Securiti.ai, Archer, LogicGate, and related governance tools.
• Assist in developing assessment templates, governance frameworks, dashboards, and reporting mechanisms.
• Collaborate with legal, technology, cybersecurity, product engineering, and business stakeholders to gather and document requirements.
• Translate regulatory, policy, and governance requirements into operational and technical controls.
• Support client workshops, governance meetings, awareness sessions, and training programs.
• Track project milestones, stakeholder action items, risks, and deliverables while maintaining effective communication with project teams.

Expertise You'll Bring:

• 2 to 4 years of experience in Data Privacy, GRC, Risk Management, Responsible AI, Compliance, Cybersecurity Governance, or Digital Trust domains.
• Knowledge of privacy regulations and frameworks such as DPDP Act, GDPR, CCPA, and related compliance requirements.
• Understanding of Responsible AI principles, AI governance concepts, and AI risk management practices.
• Experience supporting DPIAs, AI Impact Assessments, Privacy-by-Design initiatives, and governance assessments.
• Familiarity with data flow mapping, RoPA preparation, consent management, and privacy documentation.
• Exposure to vendor risk assessments, third-party due diligence, and compliance reviews.
• Working knowledge of Governance, Risk & Compliance frameworks and industry standards.
• Experience with privacy management platforms such as OneTrust, TrustArc, Securiti.ai, or similar tools.
• Familiarity with GRC solutions such as Archer, LogicGate, or related platforms.
• Understanding of cloud technologies, enterprise applications, AI systems, databases, and digital ecosystems.
• Strong analytical, documentation, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to prepare professional reports and presentations.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced consulting environment and manage multiple assignments simultaneously.
• Demonstrated interest in Data Privacy, Responsible AI, Ethics, Compliance, and Digital Trust domains.

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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