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 whats 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 disruptors 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 $1654.4M FY26 revenue with 17.4% Y-o-Y growth. We have delivered 24sequential quarters of growth with $436.0M in Q4 FY26 revenue up 3.2% Q-o-Q and 16.2% Y-o-Y growth. Our 27500global team members located in 18 countries have been instrumental in helping the market leaders transform their industries. We have been recognized as theFastest Growing IT Services Brand Globally in the 2026 Brand Finance IT Services 25 Report. We named a Leader in theEverest Group Private Equity (PE) Services PEAK MatrixAssessment 2026andSoftware Product Engineering PEAK MatrixAssessment 2026.

About Position:

We are seeking a Associate Consultant - Digital Trust to join our growing Digital Trust practice. This role offers an prospect to work at the intersection of Data Privacy Responsible AI Governance Risk & Compliance (GRC) and emerging regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate will support client engagements involving privacy compliance AI governance third-party risk management and digital trust program implementation while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams across technology legal business and compliance functions.

- Role: Associate Consultant - Digital Trust
- Location: Pune
- Experience: 2 to 4 Years
- Job Type: Full-Time Employment

What Youll Do:

- Support client engagements focused on Data Privacy Responsible AI Governance Risk & Compliance and Digital Trust initiatives.
- Conduct gap assessments against regulatory and industry frameworks such as GDPR DPDPA CCPA EU AI Act ISO 42001 and NIST standards.




- Assist in designing implementing managing testing monitoring and auditing Digital Trust programs.
- Develop and maintain privacy and governance documentation including privacy notices cookie policies AI usage guidelines data retention policies and governance procedures.
- Support Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) AI Impact Assessments (AIIAs) Privacy-by-Design reviews and Responsible AI evaluations.
- Map data flows prepare Records of Processing Activities (RoPA) and support consent and preference management initiatives.
- Participate in vendor risk assessments third-party due diligence reviews and compliance assessments.
- Analyze technology platforms cloud environments databases AI systems and applications to identify governance and compliance requirements.
- Configure and support Digital Trust platforms such as OneTrust TrustArc Archer LogicGate and related governance tools.
- Assist in developing assessment templates governance frameworks dashboards and reporting mechanisms.
- Collaborate with legal technology cybersecurity product engineering and business stakeholders to gather and document requirements.
- Translate regulatory policy and governance requirements into operational and technical controls.
- Support client workshops governance meetings awareness sessions and training programs.
- Track project milestones stakeholder action items risks and deliverables while maintaining effective communication with project teams.

Expertise Youll Bring:

- 2-4 years of experience in Data Privacy GRC Risk Management Responsible AI Compliance Cybersecurity Governance or Digital Trust domains.
- Knowledge of privacy regulations and frameworks such as DPDP Act GDPR CCPA and related compliance requirements.
- Understanding of Responsible AI principles AI governance concepts and AI risk management practices.
- Experience supporting DPIAs AI Impact Assessments Privacy-by-Design initiatives and governance assessments.




- Familiarity with data flow mapping RoPA preparation consent management and privacy documentation.
- Exposure to vendor risk assessments third-party due diligence and compliance reviews.
- Working knowledge of Governance Risk & Compliance frameworks and industry standards.
- Experience with privacy management platforms such as OneTrust TrustArc or similar tools.
- Familiarity with GRC solutions such as Archer LogicGate or related platforms.
- Understanding of cloud technologies enterprise applications AI systems databases and digital ecosystems.
- Strong analytical documentation problem-solving and stakeholder management skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to prepare professional reports and presentations.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced consulting workplace and manage multiple assignments simultaneously.
- Demonstrated interest in Data Privacy Responsible AI Ethics Compliance and Digital Trust domains.

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

Lets unleash your full potential at Persistent- is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.

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