Data Protection and Privacy - Assistant Director (Data RiskManager)

Overview

Location : Anywhere in Country

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Data Protection and Privacy – Assistant Director (Data Risk Manager)

Risk Management supports our people in managing the risks that arise during our daily working lives. We work closely with all parts of the organization to identify, manage and monitor risk, providing coordinated advice and assistance on independence, conflicts, compliance, regulatory, policy, security issues, as well as dealing with claims and any queries regarding ethics.

The opportunity

We are operating in an increasingly connected world that is changing how to manage risk. With fast-paced technology advancements, new innovations within emerging technologies, and an ever-challenging regulatory environment, it is business critical for our organization to not only identify the risks, but also the opportunities these present. As a Data Risk Manager, you will make educated, thoughtful decisions on Risk Management. Our brand depends on it. It’s all part of our long-term commitment to building a better working world and in return, you can expect plenty of opportunities to take on new responsibilities and develop your career.

Your key responsibilities

As part of EY Americas Data Protection (Confidentiality, Data Privacy) function, you will assist in the development, implementation, and monitoring of various activities within the Data Protection program. The position involves managing the firm’s confidential and personal information inventory and data subject rights (DSR) request process. The position also involves investigating and addressing data incidents (loss, theft, and inappropriate disclosure or use of confidential / personal information) in accordance with EY’s policies and procedures.

You will serve as the primary point of contact for EY client serving teams and work across functions (Legal, IT, Investigations, Executive Leadership) to coordinate various efforts (e.g., incident response, data inventory management, DSRs). You will help with interpreting data protection and privacy laws and policies, determining required actions to standard and non-standard situations, and making recommendations based on firm guidance, professional standards, and acquired experience. The position involves coordination and reporting of various Data Protection activities to stakeholders and interacts with executive-level personnel.

Skills and attributes for success

• Leads Data Risk Management activities within the Data Protection program, including but not limited to :
• Maintaining EY confidential and personal information inventory, in partnership with EY internal functions and service lines, to understand types of information that require protection and to fulfil data protection regulatory requirements (e.g., Records of Processing Activities (ROPA))
• Responding to data subject rights (DSR) and internal data access requests in accordance with applicable data protection legal and regulatory requirements and EY policies
• Documenting, conducting, and assisting others with investigations of data incidents (i.e., instances of loss, theft, or inappropriate disclosure of confidential / personal information); collaborating with clients, internal functions, and EY service lines to understand root cause, assess impact, and develop remediation plans
• Collaborating with EY Information Security functions to design and implement controls (e.g., data loss prevention, insider threat detection) to protect confidential and personal information based applicable data protection regulatory requirements and EY policies
• Developing, driving, and executing strategy to continuously build out the Data Risk Management function to align with industry leading practices and data protection regulatory requirements
• Assists other functions of the Data Protection program, including but not limited to :
• Tracking and analyzing new and / or revised applicable data protection laws, regulations, and standards (e.g., CPRA, VCDPA, HIPAA)
• Developing and maintaining EY U.S. data protection policies, guidance, training, and awareness communication plan to reflect new and / or changes to data protection laws, regulations, and other related EY policies
• Interacts with various stakeholders and functions across the organization, such as EY’s Information Security, Risk Management, General Counsel’s Office (GCO), Service Line Quality, Talent, and client serving teams, including but not limited to :
• Partnering with local and Global teams across the above Data Protection processes
• Working collaboratively with related various EY Service Line Quality teams so as to understand and recommend enhancements to various service line policy or awareness efforts
• Assisting in reporting on various data protection program activities to key stakeholders within the organization, including senior leaders within EY Service Line Quality, GCO, Risk Management, and others
• Developing relationships across teams / functions
• Maintains and expands current knowledge of field of expertise and communicates new developments and resulting impact to program stakeholders and team members
• Participates in other ad hoc projects, as assigned

To qualify for the role you must have

Ideally, you’ll have

What we look for

We’re interested in people that will be able to right-size risk and recommend creative solutions to complex problems, as well as take responsibility for complex Risk Management projects or significant aspects of highly complex projects.

What we offer you

At EY, we’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We’ll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more .

We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business. The base salary range for this job in all geographic locations in the US is $111,100 to $207,800. The base salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $133,300 to $236,100. Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options.

Join us in our team-led and leader-enabled hybrid model. Our expectation is for most people in external, client serving roles to work together in person 40-60% of the time over the course of an engagement, project or year.

Under our flexible vacation policy, you’ll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You’ll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter / Summer breaks, Personal / Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.

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EY focuses on high-ethical standards and integrity among its employees and expects all candidates to demonstrate these qualities.

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