Data Privacy Analyst

Persistent; Mumbai; Hybrid; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Hybrid work options

Health insurance

Job summary

Persistent is seeking a Data Privacy Analyst in Mumbai to lead data privacy assessments and DPIAs for new products and initiatives. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify privacy risks and ensure DPIA rigor aligns with DPDP Act, GDPR, and internal policies.

Ideal candidates have 8–12 years of experience in data privacy, strong regulatory knowledge, and proven ability to translate complex processes into risk assessments.

Qualifications

• 8 to 12 years of experience in Data Privacy, Privacy Compliance, Risk Assessment, or Privacy Consulting roles.
• Experience conducting end-to-end Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs).
• Strong understanding of DPDP Act 2023 and GDPR principles.
• Experience performing third-party privacy due diligence and vendor risk assessments.

Responsibilities

• Perform DPIAs and privacy risk assessments for new products and data processing activities.
• Conduct privacy due diligence for third-party vendors and service providers.
• Evaluate privacy risks and recommend mitigation measures.
• Review data processing agreements and identify privacy gaps.
• Assess compliance with DPDP Act, GDPR, and internal policies.

Skills

DPIA

Privacy risk assessment

GDPR knowledge

Privacy by design

Stakeholder collaboration

Governance reporting

Job description

AboutPosition:

We are seeking a skilled Data Privacy Analyst to join our Data Privacy team within the EDATO/DPO Office. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in data privacy regulations, privacy risk assessments, and third-party privacy due diligence. This role will focus on conducting Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs), evaluating privacy risks associated with new business initiatives and vendor engagements, and supporting compliance with the DPDP Act, 2023, GDPR principles, and organizational privacy requirements.

• Role: Data Privacy Analyst
• Location: Mumbai
• Experience: Between 8 to 12 Years
• Job Type: Full Time Employment

WhatYou'llDo:

• Conduct Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) and privacy risk assessments for new products, business initiatives, technology implementations, and data processing activities.
• Perform privacy due diligence assessments for third-party vendors, partners, and service providers.
• Evaluate privacy risks associated with business processes and recommend appropriate mitigation measures.
• Review data processing arrangements and support legal and compliance teams in identifying privacy-related contractual gaps.
• Assess compliance against DPDP Act requirements, GDPR principles, and internal privacy policies.
• Track assessment findings, remediation plans, risk treatment activities, and closure status.
• Maintain and enhance privacy assessment registers, risk repositories, and documentation.
• Collaborate with business, technology, security, legal, and compliance teams to drive privacy-by-design practices.
• Prepare privacy assessment reports, executive summaries, and governance updates for stakeholders.
• Support privacy governance forums by providing assessment metrics, status reports, and compliance insights.
• Assist in the development and enhancement of privacy assessment methodologies, templates, and frameworks.
• Contribute to awareness initiatives related to privacy regulations and risk management practices.

ExpertiseYou'llBring:

• 8 to 12 years of experience in Data Privacy, Privacy Compliance, Risk Assessment, or Privacy Consulting roles.
• Practical experience conducting end-to-end Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs).
• Strong understanding of the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023 and GDPR principles.
• Experience performing third-party privacy due diligence and vendor risk assessments.
• Ability to identify, analyze, document, and mitigate privacy risks across business and technology initiatives.
• Experience collaborating with business, legal, technology, information security, and compliance stakeholders.
• Strong written communication skills suitable for governance reporting, audits, and regulatory reviews.
• Ability to translate technical and operational processes into privacy and compliance risk assessments.
• Strong documentation, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Experience maintaining risk registers, assessment records, and remediation tracking mechanisms.
• Knowledge of privacy governance frameworks, data lifecycle management, and privacy-by-design principles.
• Ability to manage multiple assessments and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

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&InclusiveWorkEnvironment:

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.