Data and AI Compliance Specialist

8103 Acc Sol Pvt Ltd Company; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture is seeking a Specialist, Data & AI Compliance to support its global program focused on data governance and AI compliance. This role reports to the Ethics & Compliance Manager and collaborates with legal, risk, and information security teams to implement standards and provide practical guidance.

Qualifications include a law degree or MSc in a related field, 2–3 years in a compliance function, and strong English communication.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated command of data governance and AI-related policy and regulations.
• Experience supporting a compliance program in a multinational or technology setting.
• Ability to translate complex regulatory concepts into actionable requirements.

Responsibilities

• Monitor regulatory activities and policy developments related to data, AI and data privacy.
• Draft and maintain standards reflecting legal and regulatory requirements.
• Translate requirements into practical guidance for teams and clients.
• Provide timely, pragmatic advice via email and FAQs; support contracting counsel.
• Support documentation of AI systems with emphasis on high-risk areas.
• Deliver guidance and training to internal audiences and stakeholders.

Skills

Data governance

AI compliance

Policy & regulations

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Education

Law degree

MSc in informatics

Job description

Key Responsibilities

As Specialist, Data & AI Compliance, you have an important role in supporting Accenture’s new global Data & AI compliance program, reporting to and in close cooperation with the Ethics & Compliance Manager. The program ensures Accenture meets contractual obligations, legal and regulatory requirements as well as voluntary commitments made in the fields of data governance and artificial intelligence, with a strong focus on bringing Accenture’s values and culture to life. This role will support our activities to design, build and maintain a strong compliance program which sits next to our mature data privacy program. A specific focus will be on ensuring alignment of the two programs and the support of joint program elements. You will work closely with the Data & AI Compliance, Data Privacy, Global Services Legal and Responsible AI teams. It is a full-time role that will be filled by an experienced professional able to demonstrate expertise and interest in the areas of digital, technology, governance and compliance. Your key responsibilities will be to Monitor legislative and regulatory activities, trade association policy work, voluntary commitments and similar developments related to data, artificial intelligence and data privacy; Identify requirements and good practice that are aligned to our existing programs or might require enhancements of our compliance programs; Draft and maintain Accenture standards and controls reflecting legal, regulatory and policy requirements as well as best practices; Translate requirements, standards and policy documents to practical guidance; Manage email communication, frequently asked questions etc. to provide timely and pragmatic advice; Support client facing work such as providing guidance to contracting counsel; Support the documentation of AI systems and solutions with a focus on high risk ones; Provide advice to ensure data and AI compliance issues are considered at the outset of new services, offerings, projects, products and initiatives; Keep abreast of technology trends and developments and their impact, and develop and deliver guidance and training for internal audiences; Build and maintain strong and trusted relationships with internal stakeholders, in particular with legal, risk, information security and business teams.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Demonstrated command of data governance and artificial intelligence, and related policy, laws and regulations; Has worked supporting a compliance program, ideally at multinational organization and/or in the digital, AI or technology space; Proven ability to operationalize and implement strategy and policies; Demonstrated ability to identify, understand and assess trends and developments in data governance and AI, such as the proposed EU AI and digital packages, and to explain issues in a practical, results-focused manner; Ability to synthesize complex analysis into clear and consistent recommendations; Ability to prioritize and make decisions, and possess a high level of common sense, including the ability to see around the corner and spot risks before they materialise; Strong verbal, written and interpersonal skills with the ability to interface, and develop relationships, with all levels of management and staff, and work cross-culturally.

Behaviours and Attributes

Highly motivated and proactive, with the ability to articulate program scope and mission; Curiosity for learning about new technology, industry best practices, and areas of risk, analysing and turning new insights into concrete action; Strong commitment to ethics, values and company culture; Committed to building and maintaining a consistent global program; Building and maintaining a network of good working relationships both internally and externally; and Fluent in English.

Education and Qualifications

Education: law degree (based on geography) or M.Sc. or comparable degree in (business) informatics, data science, information management, or adjacent subjects; Relevant certifications (such as in data privacy, data governance, audit, AI, Information Security) considered a plus.

Work Experience

Minimum 2-3 years of experience in a (ideally global) compliance and ethics/governance function; Knowledge of data governance, data management principles, strategies and frameworks; Knowledge of and experience in monitoring legal and regulatory trends and developments and translating those into actionable requirements; Strong project management and organisational skills would be considered a plus.

Work Requirements

No travel required; Ability to work in the country stated in the requisition, or ownership of obtaining those credentials prior to an agreed start date; Must have ability to effectively work with others remotely, manage a schedule with global stakeholders.

About Accenture

Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world’s leading businesses, governments and other organisations build their digital core, optimise their operations, accelerate revenue growth and enhance citizen services—creating tangible value at speed and scale. We are a talent- and innovation-led company with approximately 791,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. Technology is at the core of change today, and we are one of the world’s leaders in helping drive that change, with strong ecosystem relationships. We combine our strength in technology and leadership in cloud, data and AI with unmatched industry experience, functional expertise and global delivery capability. Our broad range of services, solutions and assets across Strategy & Consulting, Technology, Operations, Industry X and Song, together with our culture of shared success and commitment to creating 360° value, enable us to help our clients reinvent and build trusted, lasting relationships. We measure our success by the 360° value we create for our clients, each other, our shareholders, partners and communities. Visit us at www.accenture.com

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