Consultant Digital Trust

Persistent Systems; Mumbai; Hybrid; INR 800,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits package

Culture focused on talent development

Insurance coverage for family

Employee engagement initiatives

Job summary

Persistent Systems is expanding its Digital Trust practice and seeks a Consultant. In this role, you will lead projects involving Data Privacy, Responsible AI, and compliance with global regulations. Your responsibilities include managing client relations, conducting gap assessments, and mentoring teams.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and 3 to 8 years of experience. Join us in a hybrid work environment focused on talent development and inclusivity.

Qualifications

• 3 to 8 years of relevant experience.
• Strong understanding of global Digital Trust regulations.
• Experience with project management and client engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead execution of projects in Digital Trust.
• Conduct Impact/Gap Assessments against regulations.
• Mentor Junior Consultants in the project team.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Good communication skills

Interest in privacy, ethics, compliance

Ability to manage multiple projects

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Computer Science, Law, or Business

Postgraduate Degree / Diploma in Data Privacy, Cybersecurity, Law, or AI Ethics

IAPP Certifications (CIPP/E, CIPP/US)

ISACA / (ISC)² Certifications (CDPSE, CISA, CISSP)

Tools

Responsible AI Tools

GRC Tools (e.g., Archer, LogicGate)

ISO/IEC 27001 or ISO/IEC 42001 implementation

Job description

Persistent is scaling up its global Digital Trust practice. Digital Trust encompasses the domains of Data Privacy, Responsible AI (RAI), GRC (Governance, Risk & Compliance), and other related areas. This is a rapidly evolving domain globally that is at the intersection of technology, law, ethics, and compliance. Team members of this practice get an opportunity to work on innovative and cutting-edge solutions. As a consultant, you will independently manage client projects in Digital Trust including assess, design, implement, manage, test, monitor and audit Digital Trust programs across multiple industries.

• Role: Consultant Digital Trust
• Experience: 3 to 8Years
• Job Type: Full Time Employment

What You’ll Do:

• Project Ownership and Delivery
• Lead the end-to-end execution of one or more projects in the Digital Trust domain.
• Assist in conducting Impact/Gap Assessments vis-a-vis global and local Digital Trust related regulations or standards (e.g. GDPR, DPDPA, CCPA, EU AI Act, ISO 42001, NIST Standards, etc.) or as per Client Policies.
• Risk Identification, Mitigation and monitoring of Privacy, AI and compliance related risks
• Map data flows, prepare Records of Processing Activities, and support consent and preference management activities.
• Participate in and support delivery of vendor risk assessments, third-party due diligence, and automated assessment processes.
• Understand Client Technology & Cloud Platforms, Databases Systems, AI systems & other applications and translate policy/process level controls and/or compliance requirements to specific, ground-level controls.
• Utilize internal and client-specific tools such as:
• Responsible AI Tools (e.g., Model monitoring platforms, fairness checkers, data lineage tools)
• GRC Tools (e.g., Archer, LogicGate)
• Review and support in customizing and improving internal assessment templates, frameworks, and reporting dashboards.
• Engage with internal and client stakeholders across legal, IT, product engineering and applicable business & functional teams.
• Capture stakeholder requirements and translate them into technical and/or policy/process controls & requirements.
• Lead the planning and delivery of client workshops, trainings, and review meetings.
• Help track stakeholder action items and maintain transparent communication with project leads.
• Mentor and review work done by Junior Consultants in the project team.
• Support knowledge transfer, share updates from your research, and contribute to internal wikis/templates.
• Practice Development
• Contribute to the development of accelerators and artefacts
• Participate in proposal drafting, PoCs, and responding to client RFPs

Expertise You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Law, Business, or related fields.
• Candidates with a Postgraduate Degree / Diploma in Data Privacy, Cybersecurity, Law, or AI Ethics are preferred.
• IAPP Certifications – CIPP/E, CIPP/US, CIPM, CIPT, AIGP
• ISACA / (ISC)² Certifications – CDPSE, CISA, CISSP
• ISO/IEC 27001 or ISO/IEC 42001 implementation
• Strong attention to detail, logical structuring, and analytical thinking
• Ability to grasp new concepts quickly and keep up with developments in the field proactively without expectations of ‘being taught’
• Ability to understand technical aspects in depth
• Good verbal and written communication skills, especially for report writing and presentations
• Demonstrated interest in privacy, ethics, compliance, and Responsible AI
• Ability to handle multiple projects and prioritize tasks under supervision
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and integrity
• 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
• 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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