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. We have been recognized as the Fastest Growing IT Services Brand Globally in the 2026 Brand Finance IT Services 25 Report. We named a Leader in the Everest Group Private Equity (PE) Services PEAK Matrix
® Assessment 2026 and Software Product Engineering PEAK Matrix
® Assessment 2026.
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 cuttingedge solutions. As a consultant, you will independently manage client projects in Digital Trust including assess, design, implement, manage, test, monitor and audit Digital Trust programs across multiple industries.
- Role: Consultant Digital Trust
- Location: Mumbai
- Experience: 4 to 8Years
- 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, trainings, 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.
- IAPP Certifications – CIPP/E, CIPP/US, CIPM, CIPT, AIGP
- ISACA / (ISC)² Certifications – CDPSE, CISA, CISSP
- ISO/IEC 27001 or ISO/IEC 42001 implementation
- 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
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 inviteapplications 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
Let's unleash your full potential at Persistent
Persistent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.
ROPA, GRC, Responsible AI, Data Privacy, GDPR, Governance Risk and Compliance
