Consultant -Digital Trust

Persistent Systems; Mumbai; Hybrid; INR 1,500,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Education sponsorship

Long Service awards

Mediclaim hospitalization for family

Job summary

Persistent Systems is seeking a Consultant – Digital Trust to lead privacy, compliance, and AI governance initiatives for enterprise clients. You will assess, design, implement, and monitor Digital Trust programs across industries, leveraging leading privacy, AI governance, and GRC platforms.

The role involves DPIA/AIIA PbD reviews, Responsible AI assessments, data mapping, RoPA management, and vendor risk activities, with a strong emphasis on collaboration with Legal, Compliance, Security, and

Qualifications

• 4–10 years of experience in Data Privacy, Digital Trust, GRC, Risk Management, Compliance, Cybersecurity, or related domains.
• Strong understanding of Data Privacy principles and regulatory frameworks.
• Hands-on knowledge of privacy regulations (DPDPA, GDPR, CCPA) and GRC programs.

Responsibilities

• Conduct gap assessments against GDPR, DPDPA, CCPA, EU AI Act, and NIST/ISO standards.
• Support design, implementation, and monitoring of Digital Trust programs for enterprise clients.
• Perform privacy assessments, governance reviews, and compliance evaluations.
• Execute DPIA, AIIA, and PbD reviews.
• Participate in Responsible AI assessments including bias, fairness, explainability.
• Map data flows across enterprise applications and platforms.
• Prepare and maintain RoPA and support consent management initiatives.
• Assist in privacy operations, governance, and reporting.

Skills

Data privacy

GRC

Risk management

Compliance

Cybersecurity

Data mapping

RoPA

Privacy by design

Tools

OneTrust

TrustArc

Securiti.ai

Archer

LogicGate

Job description

We are looking for a Consultant Digital Trust to support and deliver client engagements involving privacy, compliance, AI governance, risk management, and digital trust initiatives. The ideal candidate will work closely with clients and internal stakeholders to assess, design, implement, monitor, and enhance Digital Trust programs across industries while leveraging leading privacy, AI governance, and GRC platforms. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge regulatory and technology-driven initiatives involving GDPR, DPDPA, Responsible AI, data governance, risk management, and compliance transformation programs.

• Role: Consultant – Digital Trust
• Experience: 4 to 10 Years
• Job Type: Full Time Employment

What You'll Do:

• Conduct gap assessments against global and regional regulations including GDPR, DPDPA, CCPA, EU AI Act, NIST frameworks, ISO standards, and other regulatory requirements.
• Support the assessment, design, implementation, and monitoring of Digital Trust programs for enterprise clients.
• Perform privacy assessments, governance reviews, and compliance evaluations.
• Execute Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIA), AI Impact Assessments (AIIA), and Privacy by Design (PbD) reviews.
• Participate in Responsible AI assessments including bias, fairness, explainability, transparency, and accountability evaluations.
• Map business and system data flows across enterprise applications and platforms.
• Prepare and maintain Records of Processing Activities (RoPA).
• Support consent management and preference management initiatives.
• Assist in privacy operations, compliance reporting, and governance activities.
• Identify privacy risks and compliance gaps across business processes and technology environments.
• Support implementation of privacy controls across applications, databases, cloud platforms, and AI systems.
• Work with privacy management platforms such as OneTrust, TrustArc, Securiti.ai, and similar solutions.
• Utilize GRC platforms such as Archer, LogicGate, and related governance tools.
• Support the implementation and configuration of risk, privacy, compliance, and governance workflows.
• Participate in vendor risk assessments, third-party risk management, and due diligence exercises.
• Assist in developing compliance monitoring dashboards and reporting frameworks.
• Support automation of assessment, governance, and compliance processes.
• Collaborate with Legal, Compliance, Security, Risk, Product Engineering, Data Governance, and Business teams.
• Gather stakeholder requirements and translate them into practical compliance controls and governance processes.
• Facilitate workshops, training sessions, review meetings, and awareness programs.
• Track project deliverables, action items, risks, and dependencies.
• Support client presentations, reporting activities, and executive-level communications.

Expertise You'll Bring:

• 4-10 years of experience in Data Privacy, Digital Trust, GRC, Risk Management, Compliance, Cybersecurity, or related domains.
• Strong understanding of Data Privacy principles and regulatory frameworks.
• Hands‑on knowledge of DPDPA, GDPR, CCPA, and other privacy regulations.
• Experience with Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) programs and frameworks.
• Understanding of Responsible AI principles and AI governance requirements.
• Experience conducting privacy assessments, compliance reviews, and control evaluations.
• Knowledge of Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIA) and Privacy by Design methodologies.
• Experience with data mapping, data inventories, and Records of Processing Activities (RoPA).
• Familiarity with consent management and privacy operations processes.
• Understanding of vendor risk management and third‑party risk assessments.
• Knowledge of cloud technologies, enterprise applications, databases, and AI systems.
• Experience working with privacy management platforms such as OneTrust, TrustArc, Securiti.ai, or similar solutions.
• Familiarity with GRC platforms such as Archer, LogicGate, or equivalent tools.
• Ability to translate regulatory requirements into technical, operational, and business controls.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and risk assessment skills.
• Excellent report writing, documentation, and presentation capabilities.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work in dynamic consulting environments.
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and attention to detail.
• 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

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