Manager - Data Privacy (Mumbai)

BDO India; Mumbai; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

BDO India, BISPL, India member firm of BDO International, advises clients on data privacy laws such as DPDP, GDPR, and CCPA, and conducts privacy risk assessments.

The role involves data mapping, RoPA, and implementing privacy policies; engaging with clients to ensure regulatory compliance and timely delivery. Ideal candidates have a background in law/IT/cybersecurity/business and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, IT, Cybersecurity, Business, or related field.
• Strong knowledge of data protection and privacy regulations.
• Experience in privacy consulting, compliance, risk management, or related roles.
• Ability to interpret regulatory requirements into practical solutions.
• Strong analytical, documentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple client engagements and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on data privacy laws and regulations (DPDP, GDPR, CCPA).
• Conduct privacy assessments, gap analyses, and privacy risk assessments.
• Support development and implementation of privacy policies, procedures, and frameworks.
• Assist with data mapping, records of processing activities (RoPA), and data lifecycle management.
• Provide guidance on consent management, data subject rights, and privacy-by-design principles.
• Review contracts, data processing agreements, and vendor privacy practices.
• Support incident response and data breach management, including regulatory notifications.
• Deliver privacy training and awareness sessions to clients and stakeholders.
• Stay up to date with emerging privacy regulations, industry standards, and best practices.

Skills

Data privacy regulations

Privacy consulting

Risk management

Regulatory interpretation

Analytical communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree (Law/IT/Cybersecurity/Business)

Tools

Privacy tools

Job description

BISPL (or BDO India) is the India member firm of BDO International. BDO India offers strategic, operational, accounting and tax & regulatory advisory & assistance for both domestic and international organisations across a range of industries. BDO India is led by more than 300 Partners & Directors with a team of over 7000 professionals operating across 12 cities. We expect to grow sizably in the coming 3-5 years, adding various dimensions to our business and multiplying the increasing the current team size multi-fold.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise clients on data privacy laws and regulations (such as DPDP, GDPR, CCPA).
• Conduct data privacy assessments, gap analyses, and privacy risk assessments.
• Support the development and implementation of privacy policies, procedures, and frameworks.
• Assist with data mapping, records of processing activities (RoPA), and data lifecycle management.
• Provide guidance on consent management, data subject rights, and privacy-by-design principles.
• Review contracts, data processing agreements, and vendor privacy practices.
• Support incident response and data breach management, including regulatory notifications.
• Deliver privacy training and awareness sessions to clients and stakeholders.
• Stay up to date with emerging privacy regulations, industry standards, and best practices.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Business, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of data protection and privacy regulations.
• Experience in privacy consulting, compliance, risk management, or related roles.
• Ability to interpret legal and regulatory requirements into practical solutions.
• Strong analytical, documentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple client engagements and deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Privacy-related certifications (e.g., CIPP/E, CIPP/US, CIPM, CIPT, or equivalent).
• Experience working in consulting, legal, or technology-driven environments and work experience in Data privacy tools.
• Familiarity with information security standards (e.g., ISO 27001, ISO 27701).
• Client advisory and stakeholder management
• Attention to detail and ethical judgment
• Problem-solving and critical thinking
• Strong presentation and reporting skills