Associate Manager- Data Privacy Officer

As a Data Privacy Officer, you will be responsible for driving Nucleus Software’s data protection strategy and ensuring compliance with global and local privacy regulations such as GDPR and DPDP. You will implement a comprehensive privacy governance framework, assess and enhance existing data protection practices, and manage data-related risks across the organization.

Key

Responsibilities Implement and maintain a privacy governance framework ensuring compliance with GDPR, DPDP, and other applicable regulations. Evaluate existing data protection frameworks, identify gaps, and drive corrective actions. Develop and manage templates for data collection, vendor assessments, and data mapping. Strengthen the organization’s data privacy risk management maturity - identify, mitigate, and monitor privacy risks. Maintain records of all data processing activities. Lead data privacy awareness and training initiatives across business functions. Act as the primary point of contact for data privacy-related queries across the business. Review vendor contracts and consents related to data privacy and project implementation. Monitor evolving privacy laws and make recommendations to the Risk Steering Committee. Conduct and coordinate data privacy audits. Maintain a data security incident management plan to ensure timely remediation of incidents and breaches. Ensure IT systems and processes comply with data privacy and protection laws, including data retention and destruction policies. Collaborate with external privacy law consultants to advise on jurisdiction-specific legal requirements. Requirements 10+ years of total work experience with 7-8 years in Data Privacy, Compliance, or Risk Management Strong understanding of business operations and system processes Excellent project management, communication, and influencing skills Proven ability to manage confidential information and work under pressure Analytical mindset with the ability to connect dots and see the big picture Proactive and solution-oriented approach to compliance Strong stakeholder management and collaboration skills across teams, functions, and regions