Join our dynamic team as an Associate Director, focusing on Data Classification and Labeling within Digital Privacy & Trust. This pivotal role involves advising clients on critical data protection and information governance strategies. You will be instrumental in shaping privacy-forward solutions and ensuring robust data security for leading organizations.

Leverage your expertise to build strong client relationships at the senior executive level, including C-suite and board members. Your insights will guide businesses in navigating complex regulatory landscapes and translating requirements into actionable, practical solutions. This is an opportunity to drive significant impact in the digital privacy space.

Key responsibilities include acting as a strategic advisor on data protection and information governance, fostering trusted relationships with senior client stakeholders. You will understand client business objectives, translate regulatory requirements into practical solutions, and present findings to executive leadership. Leading data protection assessments, designing operating models, and conducting DPIAs/PIAs are core functions. Advising on global privacy laws (GDPR, CCPA, DPDP Act, etc.) and supporting technology initiatives are essential.

Further duties involve evaluating data security risks, assisting with regulatory inquiries, and developing comprehensive privacy policies. You will also advise on international data transfers, consent management, and data subject rights. Partnering to strengthen data governance, advising on privacy implications of cloud, AI, and emerging technologies, and supporting responsible AI governance are key. Reviewing vendor risk management frameworks and contributing to business development through identifying opportunities, leading proposal development, and upselling services are also crucial.

We seek candidates with a Bachelor's degree in Law, Information Security, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Risk Management, Business, or a related field. A minimum of 10 years of experience in privacy, data protection, risk, compliance, legal, cybersecurity, or consulting is required. Proven experience in managing client relationships and leading consulting engagements is essential, along with a strong understanding of global privacy laws and regulatory frameworks. The ability to present to executive and board-level stakeholders and demonstrated leadership in managing teams and multiple client engagements concurrently is vital.

Preferred qualifications include a Master's Degree, MBA, or a relevant postgraduate qualification, along with professional certifications such as CIPP/E, CIPP/US, CIPP/A, CIPM, CIPT, CDPSE, CISSP, ISO 27701 Lead Implementer/Auditor, or ISO 27001 Lead Auditor/Lead Implementer. Strong technical expertise in data protection, privacy program design, data governance, third-party risk management, data lifecycle management, and AI/emerging technology risk is expected. Consulting and commercial skills, including executive advisory, client relationship management, business development, proposal writing, solution selling, and strategic planning, are highly valued.