Chief Manager - Data Privacy (Chennai)

Job Purpose:

This position is responsible to support the implementation and monitoring of our data privacy and protection frameworks. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with data privacy regulations (such as DPDPA, SDPI rules) and demonstrate strong analytical, documentation, and stakeholder management skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and enforcement of data privacy policies and procedures in alignment with DPDPA and other applicable regulations.
• Conduct privacy impact assessments (PIA) and data protection impact assessments (DPIA) for new projects, products, and third-party vendors.
• Maintain and update data processing records and consent management systems.
• Coordinate with IT and business teams to ensure privacy by design and default principles are followed.
• Monitor compliance with data subject rights requests (access, correction, erasure, etc.).
• Provide privacy training and awareness sessions to staff.
• Assist with vendor and third-party privacy risk assessments and contractual reviews.
• Track regulatory updates and support ongoing improvement of the privacy program.
• Prepare privacy compliance reports and metrics for management review.

Job Requirements:

• Graduate / Postgraduate
• 8+ years of hands-on experience in implementation of data privacy and protection frameworks, legal compliance, information security, or audit.
• Good understanding of Indian data privacy laws (DPDPA) and awareness of international standards (GDPR, etc.).
• Working knowledge of privacy impact assessments, data mapping, Records of processing activities and record-keeping requirements
• Analytical mindset with excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); experience with privacy management tools is a plus.
• Professional certifications such as CIPP/IT, CIPM, or DPDPA Foundation are an added advantage.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Ability to understand the business processes of NBFC
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
• High ethical standards and respect for confidentiality