About the Organization
SMC Group is a well-diversified financial services organization established in 1990, offering services across brokerage, investment banking, wealth management, NBFC financing, depository services, insurance broking, and allied financial products. The group serves corporate, institutional, HNI, and retail clients and operates with a strong compliance and governance framework.
Type / Nature of Opportunity
Legal and Compliance Job Opportunity (Full-Time)
Eligibility Criteria
- Bachelor’s degree in Law, IT, Information Security, Risk Management, or a related field
- Relevant experience in data protection, privacy, compliance, or information security
- Certifications such as DPO, CIPP/E, CIPP/A, DCPP, or similar are preferred
Areas of Work / Key Responsibilities
- Ensuring compliance with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 and other applicable data protection laws
- Overseeing lawful, secure, and purpose-limited processing of personal data
- Reviewing and approving privacy notices and consent mechanisms
- Managing data principal rights and grievance redressal within statutory timelines
- Acting as escalation authority for unresolved data protection grievances
- Identifying, assessing, and reporting personal data breaches to regulators and affected individuals
- Conducting and reviewing Data Protection Impact Assessments for high-risk processing activities
- Monitoring vendor and third-party compliance with data protection requirements
- Overseeing data retention, deletion, anonymization, and audit-ready documentation
- Leading internal data protection training and promoting a privacy-by-design culture
- Coordinating with IT, Legal, Compliance, and Information Security teams
Mode of Work
On-site
Location: Delhi, India
Skills Required
- Strong understanding of the DPDP Act, 2023 and core data protection principles
- Knowledge of privacy governance, risk assessment, and incident management
- Ability to work independently and provide objective advice to management
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Salary / Compensation
- Competitive compensation aligned with market standards
- Best-in-class remuneration for candidates with prior DPO or privacy leadership experience
Application Process
- Applications are being accepted through LinkedIn Easy Apply
Important Notes / Additional Information
- The DPO will act as the primary point of contact for regulators, data principals, and internal stakeholders
- The role carries significant responsibility for enterprise-wide data protection governance and compliance
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