Junior Consultant

Persistent Systems Limited; Mumbai; Hybrid; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work hours

Long Service awards

Company-sponsored higher education and

Hybrid work environment

Project parties

Job summary

Persistent Systems Limited is seeking a Junior Consultant to independently manage client projects in Digital Trust, spanning assessment, design, implementation, testing, monitoring and audit activities across multiple industries.

You will lead end-to-end project execution, perform risk assessments against GDPR, DPDPA, CCPA, EU AI Act, ISO 42001 and NIST standards, and collaborate with legal, IT, product engineering teams to translate requirements into concrete controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Law, Business or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end execution of Digital Trust projects.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory compliance

Privacy knowledge

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related fields

Postgraduate degree / diploma in Data Privacy, Cybersecurity, Law or AI Ethics

Tools

OneTrust

TrustArc

Securiti.ai

Archer

LogicGate

Model monitoring platforms

Job description

We are an AI-led, platform-driven Digital Engineering and Enterprise Modernization partner, combining deep technical expertise and industry experience to help our clients anticipate what’s next. Our offerings and proven solutions create a unique competitive advantage for our clients by giving them the power to see beyond and rise above. We work with many industry-leading organizations across the world, including 20 Fortune 50 companies and 4 of the 5 top banks in both the US and India, and numerous innovators across the healthcare ecosystem.

As a Junior 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: Junior Consulting
• Experience: 2 to 4 Years
• Job Type: Full Time Employment

What You'll Do:

• 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:
  • Privacy Management Platforms (OneTrust, TrustArc, Securiti.ai, etc.)
  • 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.
• 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

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