Associate Director – Privacy & GRC

Job Description Join Tsaaro as an Associate Director – Privacy & GRC Lead with Expertise. Drive Transformation. Shape Global Privacy & Governance. Are you a seasoned privacy, security, and governance professional looking to elevate your leadership journey and take on high-impact responsibilities? At Tsaaro, we don’t just deliver compliance — we redefine how organizations implement privacy, information security, and governance frameworks at scale. We’re growing rapidly and are looking for an Associate Director – Privacy & GRC who thrives in dynamic environments, understands complex regulatory ecosystems, and has a proven track record of managing and executing large-scale privacy and governance programs for clients. About Tsaaro At Tsaaro, privacy and security are not side functions — they are our core. Our team includes dedicated privacy consultants, GRC specialists, and cybersecurity experts, all collaborating to empower organizations with tailored, effective, and scalable solutions. We bring a practical, risk-based consulting approach, offering clients actionable insights and hands-on support to help them manage privacy risks, demonstrate compliance, and strengthen their governance and security posture. Your Role: Associate Director – Privacy & GRC As an Associate Director, you will support strategic advisory functions, lead key client engagements, and manage delivery across privacy governance, risk management, and compliance frameworks. Key Responsibilities • Lead and oversee privacy, GRC, and data protection programs tailored to client needs. • Assess clients’ privacy, governance, and security controls, identifying gaps and contributing to transformation roadmaps. • Manage advanced privacy assessments including gap assessments, DPIAs, PIAs, RoPA, internal audits, and risk assessments. • Provide advisory on GDPR, CCPA, DPDP Act, PDPL, and other global regulations. • Develop and review privacy policies, governance frameworks, and compliance documentation. • Contribute to the implementation of ISO 27001, ISO 27701, NIST, SOC 2, and related frameworks. • Support incident response planning, breach readiness, and Data Subject Rights programs. • Conduct and review third-party risk assessments and audit readiness initiatives. • Work with senior client stakeholders (CISO, DPO, CTO, Legal, Compliance) to deliver effective privacy and GRC solutions. • Lead cybersecurity-aligned GRC activities including policy creation, internal audit programs, and governance structure Requirements • 7+ years of hands-on experience in privacy, data protection, cybersecurity, or GRC consulting. • Strong understanding of international privacy laws including GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, DPDP Act, PDPL, and global frameworks. • Solid grasp of ISO 27001, ISO 27701, NIST CSF, SOC 2, and other governance/control frameworks. • Experience managing enterprise-level privacy programs, GRC initiatives, ISMS/PIMS implementations, and audits. • Familiarity with privacy and GRC tools (e.g., Securiti.ai, OneTrust, BigID). • Certifications such as CIPP/E, CIPM, CIPT, ISO 27001 LA/LI (preferred). • Excellent communication skills, leadership capability, and strong stakeholder management . • A mindset that is strategic, solution-oriented, collaborative, and impact-driven. Benefits Why Join Tsaaro? • Work with one of the most specialized and high-growth privacy and GRC consulting firms in India. • Exposure to enterprise clients, global privacy regulations, and large-scale transformation programs. • Clear leadership growth path with opportunities to shape practice strategy. • Ownership of impactful engagements, frameworks, and delivery excellence. • Flexible work culture – hybrid options available. • Strong focus on continuous learning, certifications, and professional development. From The Tsaaro Team "At Tsaaro, we’re not just shaping the future of privacy — we’re shaping leaders. As an Associate Director – Privacy & GRC, you’ll be at the forefront of strategic delivery, client engagement, and impactful decision-making, helping organizations build secure and compliant ecosystems." Ready to Lead the Future of Privacy & Governance? Apply now and be a part of Tsaaro’s mission to transform privacy, governance, and cybersecurity consulting globally. check(event) ; career-website-detail-template-2 => apply(record.id,meta)" mousedown="lyte-button => check(event)" final-style="background-color:#6875E2;border-color:#6875E2;color:white;" final-class="lyte-button lyteBackgroundColorBtn lyteSuccess" lyte-rendered="">