Job Description

Data Privacy Advisor

Join our team of Data Privacy professionals to design strategies, strengthen privacy governance, and help clients build trust by ensuring compliance with global and local data protection regulations.

Practice:

Technology Strategy & Advisory, Capability Network

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Areas of Work:

Data Privacy and Protection

| Level:

Analyst |

Location:

Bangalore/Mumbai/Gurgaon/Pune/Hyderabad |

Years of Exp:

3 to 5 years

Explore an Exciting Career at Accenture

Are you passionate about helping organizations manage privacy risks and comply with complex data protection regulations? Do you want to design governance models that safeguard personal data and enable responsible innovation? Do you aspire to advise C-suite executives and Data Protection Officers (DPOs) on embedding privacy into digital transformation?


If yes, then, this is the right place for you! Welcome to a host of exciting global opportunities in Accenture Technology Strategy & Advisory.

The Practice- A Brief Sketch:

The Technology Strategy & Advisory team helps clients achieve growth and efficiency through innovative R&D transformation, aimed at redefining business models using agile methodologies.


As part of this high performing Technology Strategy and Advisory team, you will work closely with an ecosystem of partners to help accelerate enterprise resilience through robust, scalable, proactive, and cost-effective enterprise security architecture strategies. You will work on the following key areas:

Business Problem Analysis

: Identify and assess current state security capabilities and risk mitigation posture for our clients

Technology-driven journey intersection

: Define target state security capabilities and design security roadmap that includes cutting edge trends within Applications, APIs, and data

Security Transformation:

Apply best in class solutions to mitigate known risks and pre-empt unknown threats to safeguard data, networks, people and assets.

High Performance Growth and Innovation

: Assisting our clients to build the required capabilities for growth and innovation to sustain high performance.

Bring your best skills forward to excel at the role:

Shape

data privacy strategies and governance models

to drive impactful discussions with CISOs, DPOs, and senior leadership. Demonstrate strong

analytical and consulting skills

to assess compliance with privacy regulations and frameworks. Capitalize on knowledge of

privacy impact assessments (PIAs), data subject rights, and consent management models

. Lead

advisory workshops, assessments, and compliance reviews

, providing structured recommendations to enhance privacy maturity. Maximize

subject matter expertise

on

security-led projects

and play a key role in pitches where data-based RFP responses are discussed Contribute in presenting

data privacy strategy

to clients, develop client's maturity in the use of data within various domains Demonstrate ability to work

creatively and analytically

in a problem-solving environment. Use knowledge of

key value drivers of a business

, how they impact the scope and approach of the engagement.

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What's in it for you?

An opportunity to work on

transformative projects

with key G2000 clients Potential to

Co-create

with leaders in strategy, industry experts, enterprise function practitioners and, business intelligence professionals to shape and recommend innovative solutions that leverage emerging technologies. Ability to embed

responsible business

into everything--from how you service your clients to how you operate as a responsible professional. Personalized training modules to develop your

strategy & consulting acumen

to grow your skills, industry knowledge and capabilities Opportunity to thrive in a

culture

that is committed to accelerate equality for all. Engage in boundaryless collaboration across the entire organization.

About Accenture:

Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services and solutions in strategy, consulting, digital, technology and operations. Combining unmatched experience and specialized skills across more than 40 industries and all business functions -- underpinned by the world's largest delivery network -- Accenture works at the intersection of business and technology to help clients improve their performance and create sustainable value for their stakeholders. With 569,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries, Accenture drives innovation to improve the way the world works and lives. Visit us at www.accenture.com

About Accenture Strategy & Consulting:

Accenture Strategy shapes our clients' future, combining deep business insight with the understanding of how technology will impact industry and business models. Our focus on issues such as digital disruption, redefining competitiveness, operating and business models as well as the workforce of the future helps our clients find future value and growth in a digital world. Today, digital is changing the way organizations engage with their employees, business partners, customers and communities. This is our unique differentiator. To bring this global perspective to our clients, Accenture Strategy's services include those provided by our Capability Network - a distributed management consulting organization that provides management consulting and strategy expertise across the client lifecycle. Our Capability Network teams complement our in-country teams to deliver cutting-edge expertise and measurable value to clients all around the world. For more information visit https://www.accenture.com/us-en/Careers/capability-network


Accenture Capability Network | Accenture in One Word


At the heart of every great change is a great human. If you have ideas, ingenuity and a passion for making a difference, come and be a part of our team.

Your experience counts!

An MBA from a Tier-1 institute is preferred Your prior experience across some of the following is important - + Hands-on experience in privacy program support, including RoPA, PIA/DPIA, consent management, and data subject rights handling.
+ Familiarity with global privacy regulations such as GDPR, CCPA, PDPL, HIPAA, and NDMO.
+ Experience with Responsible AI practices and knowledge of emerging regulations such as the EU AI Act.
+ Understanding of privacy frameworks and standards such as ISO 27701 and NIST Privacy Framework.
+ Experience or exposure to privacy and data governance tools such as OneTrust, BigID, Securit.ai, or similar platforms.
+ Experience working with clients in regulated industries, such as Financial Services, Healthcare, Life Sciences, or Telecom.
* Preferred Certifications: CIPP/E, CIPP/US, CIPM, or CDPSE (nice to have, not mandatory).