Digital Trust Junior Consultant

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 12 of the 30 most innovative global companies, 60% of the largest banks in 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 by reporting $1,409.1M revenue in FY25, delivering 18.8% Y-o-Y growth. Our 23,900+ global team members, located in 19 countries, have been instrumental in helping the market leaders transform their industries. We are also pleased to share that Persistent won in four categories at the prestigious 2024 ISG Star of Excellence™ Awards, including the Overall Award based on the voice of the customer. We were included in the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index, setting high standards in sustainability and corporate responsibility. We were awarded for our state-of-the-art learning and development initiatives at the 16th TISS LeapVault CLO Awards. In addition, we were cited as the fastest-growing IT services brand in the 2024 Brand Finance India 100 Report. Throughout our market-leading growth, we’ve maintained a strong employee satisfaction score of 8.2/10.

About Position:

Persistent is scaling up its global Digital Trust practice. Digital Trust encompasses the domains of Data Privacy, Responsible AI (RAI), GRC (Governance, Risk & Compliance), and other related areas. This is a rapidly evolving domain globally that is at the intersection of technology, law, ethics, and compliance. Team members of this practice get an opportunity to work on innovative and cutting-edge solutions. As a Digital Trust Consultant, you will independently manage client projects in Digital Trust including assessing, designing, implementing, managing, test, monitor and audit Digital Trust programs across multiple industries.

• Role: Digital Trust Junior Consultant
• Experience: 1–3 years
• Locations: All PSL Locations
• Job Type: Full Time Employment

What You’ll Do:

Project Ownership and Delivery:

• Lead the end-to-end execution of one or more projects in the Digital Trust domain.
• Assist in conducting Impact/Gap Assessments vis-a-vis global and local Digital Trust related regulations or standards (e.g. GDPR, DPDPA, CCPA, EU AI Act, ISO 42001, NIST Standards, etc.) or as per Client Policies.
• Risk Identification, Mitigation and monitoring of Privacy, AI and compliance related risks
• Work on policies and procedures (e.g., privacy notice, cookie policy, Model documentation, Data Provenance, AI usage guidelines, data retention policy, etc), impact assessments (e.g. Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIA), AI Impact Assessments (AIIA)), Privacy by Design (PbD), Bias/Fairness evaluations of AI models and other related aspects that are integral to digital trust programs.
• Map data flows, prepare Records of Processing Activities, and support consent and preference management activities.
• Participate in and support delivery of vendor risk assessments, third-party due diligence, and automated assessment processes.
• Understand Client Technology & Cloud Platforms, Databases Systems, AI systems & other applications and translate policy/process level controls and/or compliance requirements to specific, ground-level controls.

Utilize internal and client-specific tools such as:

• Privacy Management Platforms (OneTrust, TrustArc, Securiti.ai, etc.)
• Responsible AI Tools (e.g., Model monitoring platforms, fairness checkers, data lineage tools)
• GRC Tools (e.g., Archer, LogicGate)
• Review and support in customizing and improving internal assessment templates, frameworks, and reporting dashboards.
• Engage with internal and client stakeholders across legal, IT, product engineering and applicable business & functional teams.
• Capture stakeholder requirements and translate them into technical and/or policy/process controls & requirements.
• Lead the planning and delivery of client workshops, training, and review meetings.
• Help track stakeholder action items and maintain transparent communication with project leads.
• Team Contribution & Mentoring
• Mentor and review work done by Junior Consultants in the project team.
• Support knowledge transfer, share updates from your research, and contribute to internal wikis/templates.

Practice Development:

• Contribute to the development of accelerators and artefacts
• Participate in proposal drafting, PoCs, and responding to client RFPs

Expertise You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Law, Business, or related fields.
• Candidates with a Postgraduate Degree / Diploma in Data Privacy, Cybersecurity, Law, or AI Ethics are preferred.
• Preferred Certifications (Good to Have):
• IAPP Certifications – CIPP/E, CIPP/US, CIPM, CIPT, AIGP
• ISACA / (ISC)² Certifications – CDPSE, CISA,
• ISO/IEC 27001 or ISO/IEC 42001 implementation

Competencies & Attributes:

• Strong attention to detail, logical structuring, and analytical thinking
• Ability to grasp new concepts quickly and keep up with developments in the field proactively without expectations of ‘being taught’
• Ability to understand technical aspects in depth
• Good verbal and written communication skills, especially for report writing and presentations
• Demonstrated interest in privacy, ethics, compliance, and Responsible AI
• Ability to handle multiple projects and prioritize tasks under supervision
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and integrity
• Ability to handle multiple projects and prioritize tasks under supervision

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Culture focused on talent development with quarterly promotion cycles 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

Inclusive Environment:

Persistent Ltd. 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 offer hybrid work options and flexible working hours to accommodate various needs and preferences.
• Our office is equipped with accessible facilities, including adjustable workstations, ergonomic chairs, 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. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all employees can thrive.

Our company fosters a value-driven and people-centric work environment that enables our employees to:

• Accelerate growth, both professionally and personally
• Impact the world in powerful, positive ways, using the latest technologies
• Enjoy collaborative innovation, with diversity and work-life wellbeing at the core
• Unlock global opportunities to work and learn with the industry’s best

Let’s unleash your full potential at Persistent

“Persistent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.”