Data Protection Supervising Associate - Risk Management

At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

The opportunity

This is an exciting time to join the Risk Management Data Protection team as we scale up our program to match the expansion of the business. You will build your professional knowledge and credentials, learn how EY operates globally and work within a cross functional team of professionals to embed and improve the EY data protection (DP) program across the global EY Network.

The role will be part of the Data Protection team in Global Risk Management.

Your key responsibilities

• The Supervising Associate within the Data Protection team will be responsible for supporting all aspects of the EY Data Protection program, with particular assignment to specific Risk Management responsibilities, including 3rd Party Risk evaluation/Vendor Due Diligence, Incident Management process, Training and Awareness campaigns, ERM deployment and reporting in addition to leveraging knowledge and industry expertise to enhance data protection within business processes, support monitoring and reporting requirements, and more for the governance and life cycle management of EY’s personal and confidential data.
• You will be expected to lead, manage and participate on global projects and networks.
• You will be required to consult and collaborate effectively with key internal and external DP stakeholders (e.g., Services Lines, Functions, EY Technology, Legal, Records and Information Management, Acquisitions, members of the Region DP network, industry vendors) to drive the design and implementation of solutions across the business and geographies.

Skills and attributes for success

• 5 years’ prior professional experience of data protection either in a risk management or compliance capacity
• Appreciation for data protection principles and application of controls to protection of confidential and personal data
• Experience in operational data protection processes, including Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA), Records of Processing Activities (ROPA), Incident Management and Data Subject Requests (DSR)
• Experience in delivery of project solutions to enable monitoring and testing of compliance
• Able to work in an unstructured & complex environment requiring out of box thinking, logical reasoning
• Able to continuously add value to assigned processes and develop solutions
• Ability to learn and understand the EY’s global policies as well as familiarity with other Risk Management initiatives outside of area of expertise
• Ability to manage tasks and activities in a timely manner and be responsible for specific outcomes
• Basic knowledge of project management tools and methodologies
• Ability to keep confidential sensitive information
• Strong research and communications skills
• Ability to successfully handle multiple tasks
• Interest in working with a culturally diverse team from around the globe to design, develop, and deploy programs and share knowledge
• Excellent relationship-building and interpersonal skills, with an inclusive approach
• Effective communicator with good written and oral presentation skills
• Team player and active listener with the ability to respond to and develop the ideas of others
• Experience working in an international setting and resolving cross border issues
  

To qualify for the role you should have

• University graduate / post -graduate qualification
• Good academic background
• Advanced MS office knowledge (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Candidates with exposure to data privacy/data protection would be preferred
• Candidates with a recognised data protection/data privacy qualification (e.g. CIPP/E or similar) or willingness to obtain the qualification in first six months with team would be preferred
  

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Ability to operate and flex in an ambiguous and changing environment to respond to emerging priorities
• Experience of working to deadlines and delivering high quality outputs
• Ability and willingness to periodically work flexibly e.g., participating in calls outside of standard office hours (early morning/late night) to support our global organization
  

What we look for

We’re looking for an experienced, high energy individual who embraces change and innovation in order to ensure that we can continue to deliver world-class initiatives in an ever-changing environment.

What we offer

As part of this role, you'll work in a highly integrated, global team with the opportunity and tools to grow, develop and drive your career forward. Here, you can combine global opportunity with flexible working. The EY benefits package goes above and beyond too, focusing on your physical, emotional, financial and social well-being. Your recruiter can talk to you about the benefits available in your country. Here’s a snapshot of what we offer:

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

Please apply to this role only through the ‘Apply’ link (not through the local office). Your application will then be routed to the appropriate recruiting team.

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