Data Privacy Manager

PriceWaterhouseCoopers Pvt Ltd ( PWC )

Bengaluru

On-site

INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

PricewaterhouseCoopers Pvt Ltd (PwC) in Bengaluru is seeking a Senior Associate for Data Privacy ITRA Advisory. The role focuses on IT risk assessments, data privacy controls, and governance with exposure to compliance frameworks and audits.

Ideal candidates will have extensive IT risk advisory experience, strong communication, and leadership abilities to mentor teams and deliver high-quality audit artifacts.

Qualifications

7+ years of IT risk advisory and data privacy experience.
Strong knowledge of IT General Controls and risk assessment.
Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

Perform IT assessment reviews including ITGCs, internal audits, and controls testing.
Lead audit teams and supervise work for quality and regulatory compliance.
Engage stakeholders to present findings and provide practical remediation recommendations.
Manage audit budgets and allocate resources effectively.

Skills

Data Privacy

Auditing

Data Analysis

Communication

Leadership

Education

CA/BE/BTech

Bachelor of Technology

Job description

IN_Senior Associate_Data Privacy_ITRA_Advisory_Bangalore

Line of Service Advisory Industry/Sector Not Applicable Specialism Deals Management Level Senior Associate Job Description & Summary

At PwC, our people in audit and assurance focus on providing independent and objective assessments of financial statements, internal controls, and other assurable information enhancing the credibility and reliability of this information with a variety of stakeholders. They evaluate compliance with regulations including assessing governance and risk management processes and related controls. Those in internal audit at PwC help build, optimise and deliver end-to-end internal audit services to clients in all industries. This includes IA function setup and transformation, co-sourcing, outsourcing and managed services, using AI and other risk technology and delivery models. IA capabilities are combined with other industry and technical expertise, in areas like cyber, forensics and compliance, to address the full spectrum of risks. This helps organisations to harness the power of IA to help the organisation protect value and navigate disruption, and obtain confidence to take risks to power growth.

Why PWC

At PwC, you will be part of a vibrant community of solvers that leads with trust and creates distinctive outcomes for our clients and communities. This purpose-led and values-driven work, powered by technology in an environment that drives innovation, will enable you to make a tangible impact in the real world. We reward your contributions, support your wellbeing, and offer inclusive benefits, flexibility programmes and mentorship that will help you thrive in work and life. Together, we grow, learn, care, collaborate, and create a future of infinite experiences for each other. Learn more about us.

At PwC, we believe in providing equal employment opportunities, without any discrimination on the grounds of gender, ethnic background, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, religion or other beliefs, perceived differences and status protected by law. We strive to create an environment where each one of our people can bring their true selves and contribute to their personal growth and the firm’s growth. To enable this, we have zero tolerance for any discrimination and harassment based on the above considerations.

Responsibilities

ITGC Reviews, IT Internal Audits, Controls Testing, Compliance Reviews, ISO 27001 Reviews, HIPAA/ H ITRUST Reviews

Position title: Associate
Experience: 2 + years
Location: Bangalore
Department: Risk Consulting

Purpose of the Job /Role

Perform IT Assessment Reviews which includes IT General Controls, Internal Audits, Controls Testing, Compliance Reviews (such as ISO 27001, HIPAA, HITRUST etc.)

Demonstrate a strong understanding of IT General Controls (ITGCs), including Change Management, User Access Management, IT Operations, Backup and Recovery, and their relevance to statutory and SOX-aligned audits.
Possess solid knowledge of Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) and its impact on financial reporting and regulatory compliance.
Apply implementation and assessment experience across leading industry standards and frameworks such as ISO 27001, HIPAA, HITRUST, NIST, and similar regulatory requirements.
Understand and apply IT Risk Assessment methodologies, including risk identification, control evaluation, and testing across the end-to-end IT audit lifecycle.
Conduct client stakeholder interviews and walkthroughs, document processes, and develop comprehensive audit and assessment artifacts.
Demonstrate a clear understanding of the complete assessment lifecycle, from planning and scoping through fieldwork, reporting, and final deliverables.
Lead and manage the execution of IT audits and assessments, including supervision and review of team members’ work to ensure adherence to audit methodology, quality standards, and statutory requirements.
Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to address complex audit and control issues, and develop practical, risk-based recommendations.
Monitor audit progress, manage risks and dependencies, and ensure timely communication with key stakeholders regarding status, issues, and outcomes.
Present clear, concise audit findings and recommendations that address root causes, assess business and financial reporting impact, and support management remediation.
Manage approved audit budgets and resource allocation, including task assignment, performance review, and quality assurance of team deliverables.
Coach and mentor team members on audit methodologies, tools, and best practices, fostering continuous improvement and professional development.
Demonstrate strong people management and leadership capabilities, with the ability to think creatively and solve problems beyond standard audit approaches.
Exhibit excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to translate complex IT and data security concepts into clear, business-focused language.
Deliver effective presentations and confidently communicate audit results, recommendations, and viewpoints to senior management and governance committees.

Education

Minimum Qualification: CA/ BE/ BTech Postgraduates in any stream would be preferred (not mandatory)
Prior Big 4 experience would be an added advantage
Experience in IT Risk Advisory/ Assurance for varied industry segments preferred
Hands-on e xperience in statutory audit (minimum 3-4 years), including understanding of audit processes and controls, preferred
Excellent communication skills – both written and oral

Certifications

CI A /CI SA / CISM will be added advantage

Mandatory Skill sets

Data Privacy

Preferred Skill sets

Data Protection

Years of Experience required

Education Qualification

B.Tech

Degrees/Field of Study required

Bachelor of Technology, Bachelor of Engineering

Required Skills