Data Privacy Analyst
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 29, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 14, 2026. Persistent Systems scores A on the Alion truth index.
About Persistent
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.
Our disruptor's mindset, commitment to client success, and agility to thrive in the dynamic environment have enabled us to sustain our growth momentum. Persistent has been recognized across top industry platforms for innovation, leadership, and inclusion. We reported $1,654.4M FY26 revenue with 17.4% Y-o-Y growth. We have delivered 24 sequential quarters of growth with $436.0M in Q4 FY26 revenue, up 3.2% Q-o-Q and 16.2% Y-o-Y growth. Our 27,500+ global team members, located in 18 countries, have been instrumental in helping the market leaders transform their industries.
About Position:
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
What You'll Do:
- 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.
Expertise You'll Bring:
- 8-12 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 & 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.
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"Persistent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind."