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Sia Partners

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Data Protection Consultant

Full-Time
No salary listed
Junior
Bachelor's
Île-de-France, France
In Person
ConsultingRisk, Regulatory & Legal Advisory

About the job

Requirements
  • Graduated from a leading engineering school, business school, or university.
  • At least one year of experience in a consulting firm, solutions or services provider, or as an end client within a large company.
  • Knowledge of one or more personal data protection and/or cybersecurity standards, norms, or frameworks, such as GDPR, CCPA, the AI Act, ISO 27701, ISO 27018, LPM, HDS, RGS, SecNumCloud, PASSI, NIS 2 Directive, Cyber Act, DORA, Cloud Act, ISO 2700x, or EBIOS RM.
  • Professional fluency in French and English.
  • Ability to develop expertise quickly in data and artificial intelligence topics.
Responsibilities
  • Prepare and conduct compliance audits against data protection standards and legal and regulatory requirements in cybersecurity, IT, and artificial intelligence, and formulate recommendations for achieving compliance.
  • Define and deploy strategies and roadmaps for compliance programs in data protection, cybersecurity, IT, and artificial intelligence.
  • Advise and support clients in developing and implementing data protection policies, procedures, practices, and tools aligned with their operational, organizational, and compliance needs.
  • Manage and deliver projects using a privacy-by-design and privacy-by-default approach and a risk-based approach tailored to client contexts.
  • Map data uses based on business workshops, existing records of processing, internal policies, and other relevant information.
  • Conduct data protection risk assessments, including impact assessments and assessments related to data breaches, and assist clients in defining related risk management policies.
  • Conduct required due diligence on third-party providers and processors, including pre-selection controls, party qualification analysis, contracting, management of subsequent data transfers, and recommendations on technical and organizational measures.
  • Raise awareness of data protection and data security issues.
  • Monitor developments in relevant topics and regulatory authorities, including CNIL, ANSSI, and ACPR, assess cybersecurity and new technology developments, and determine potential impacts on client compliance.
  • Contribute to internal business development by developing new offers and SaaS solutions through Sia CyberLab, benchmarking and proof-of-concept testing of cybersecurity solutions, and monitoring cybersecurity developments.
  • Contribute to the firm’s publications, including articles, insights, white papers, studies, and webinars, and represent the firm at professional clubs, trade shows, and events.
  • Develop commercial proposals and identify new opportunities to collaborate with clients.
  • Optionally train for and work on assignments in cybersecurity, resilience, or IT risks, with the possibility of transitioning into a career in those areas.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with a CNIL audit, data breach incident management, or data loss prevention solutions.
  • An internationally recognized certification such as Certified DPO, CIPP/E, CIPM, ISO 27701, ISO 27001, OneTrust, or equivalent.

About the company

Sia Partners is a global management consulting group that blends digital capabilities, data analytics, creative thinking, and a sense of responsibility to help clients solve problems and seize opportunities in a changing business landscape. Their work combines strategic advisory with implementation support, using data-driven insights and digital tools to diagnose issues, design solutions, and drive transformation across functions and industries. Sia differentiates itself through its data-forward, technology-enabled approach paired with creative problem-solving and a commitment to responsible practices, aiming to deliver practical, sustainable outcomes for organizations worldwide. The company's goal is to help clients navigate disruption, transform operations and strategy, and achieve measurable, responsible growth.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

Growth Equity (Non-Venture Capital)

Total Funding

$12.7M

Headquarters

Paris, France

Founded

1999

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What believers are saying

  • Precedence in July 2025 pushed Benelux scale toward 200 consultants and German entry.
  • The Upside brought £6.2 million 2024 revenue and stronger UK branding capabilities.
  • Hiring momentum remains strong in 2026, with 730 active jobs and 3,789 headcount.

What critics are saying

  • Multiple acquisitions since March 2025 strain integration, culture, and partner retention across geographies.
  • Paris prud'hommes allegations in June 2026 spotlight toxic-management claims and non-compete disputes.
  • Trade-secret litigation in New York shows employee departures can trigger costly client-risk battles.

What makes Sia Partners unique

  • Blackstone backed Sia with €250 million in December 2024, funding faster expansion.
  • Kaiser Associates deal on January 2026 adds U.S. strategy and PE-M&A depth.
  • Sia now spans 48 offices across 19 countries, blending consulting, AI, and creative services.

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Associated Press
Jan 27th, 2026
Sia acquires Kaiser Associates to launch global corporate strategy and M&A business line

Sia, a global management consulting group, has acquired Kaiser Associates, a US-based strategy consulting firm, to launch a dedicated Corporate Strategy, Private Equity and M&A business line spanning the US, UK, France, Middle East and Australia. Founded in 1981, Kaiser Associates brings 65 consultants and operates from Washington, D.C., New York and London. The firm specialises in go-to-market strategy, growth assessments and market landscaping for Fortune 500 executives and private equity funds. Kaiser Associates' leadership team, including Ali Cumber, Paul Mumma and Jon Meyerholz, will join Sia as partners, with Meyerholz heading the new business line as managing partner. The acquisition expands Sia's North American presence and strengthens its position in private equity advisory.

Business Wire
Jul 4th, 2025
Sia Expands in the Netherlands with the Acquisition of Precedence

Sia continues its strategic expansion with the acquisition of Precedence, a consulting player.

Consultancy.uk
May 9th, 2025
Sia Acquires The Upside for Expansion

Sia has acquired The Upside, enhancing its brand, innovation, and cultural strategy capabilities in the UK. The Upside, founded in 2013, generated £6.2 million in 2024 revenues. This acquisition follows Sia's €250 million minority investment from Blackstone, supporting its European expansion. Niku Banaie, CEO of The Upside, will lead Sia's UK brand, innovation, and culture team. The Upside will adopt Sia's branding as part of the transition.

Business Plus
Dec 17th, 2024
Sia Partners receives €250m investment from Blackstone

Dublin-based management and AI consulting firm Sia Partners has received investment of up to €250m from Blackstone, one of the world's largest alternative

Finyear
Dec 16th, 2024
Sia Partners receives €250m from Blackstone

Sia Partners has opened its capital to Blackstone, the world's largest alternative asset manager, through a €250 million minority investment. Despite this, founder and CEO Matthieu Courtecuisse retains a majority stake. This marks the first time Sia Partners has sought a financial partner since its founding in 1999. The firm, with nearly €500 million in revenue, aims to accelerate growth, especially in the U.S. and other countries where it operates.