EY Data Protection Privacy Senior Associate 

United States, District of Columbia, Washington 

172859158

Data Protection and Privacy, Senior Associate

Metro NY, Metro DC or Dallas preferred

We are operating in an increasingly connected world that is changing how to manage risk. With fast-paced technology advancements, new innovations , and an ever-challenging regulatory environment, it is business critical for our organization to identify not only the risks but the opportunities these present to us. As aData Protection & Privacy Senior Associate, you will support processes within the Ethics, Compliance, and Risk Management (ECRM). 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 the EY Americas Data Protection (Confidentiality, Data Privacy) function, you will help to interpret data protection and privacy laws and policies, determine required actions to standard and non-standard situations, and make recommendations based on firm guidance, professional standards, subject matter expertise, and acquired experience. You will promote compliance with data protection and privacy laws and policies by analyzing legal and regulatory requirements, conducting compliance gap analyses to assess risks, and developing appropriate strategies, policies, and processes to achieve and maintain compliance. You will perform data protection due diligence activities around processes and systems/technology (i.e., Data Protection/Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs)). You will also assist with EY’s data protection supplier due diligence activities.

Skills and attributes for success

• Supports multiple aspects of the Data Protection compliance 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,
  • Developing procedures operationalizing data protection compliance measures,
  • Conducting data protection due diligence reviews of processes, systems/technologies, suppliers, and M&A targets,
  • Providing Data Protection by Design (DPbD) guidance to system owners as they design, develop, and/ or upgrade systems,
  • Responding to client inquiries regarding data protection practices, and
  • Monitoring and assessing program controls.
• Guides EY personnel through legal/regulatory, EY client, and EY firm data protection and privacy requirements;
• Assists the Data Management function of the Data Protection program as needed, including but not limited to:
  • 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,
  • Developing and 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)), and
  • Responding to data subject rights (DSR) and internal data access requests in accordance with applicable data protection legal and regulatory requirements and EY policies.
• Collaborates with various functions across the organization, such as EY’s Information Security, IT Risk Management, members of the business and Service Line Quality, and Talent, to design and implement controls in order to protection confidential/personal information;
• Creates reports on various data protection program activities to be delivered to key program stakeholders, including senior leaders within the organization;
• Continuously maintains and expands knowledge of field of expertise and communicates new developments and resulting impact to program stakeholders and team members; and
• Participates in various ad-hoc Data Protection and Privacy projects, as needs develop.

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Solid understanding of relevant firm business and area wide data protection issues and concerns
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Flexibility and the ability to take the initiative
• Ability to right-size risk
• Strong research skills
• Strong project management skills; ability to successfully handle multiple tasks
• Good working knowledge of information systems and common software packages
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience; Graduate degree or Juris Doctorate preferred
• 1-4 plus years related experience

Ideally, you’ll have

• Ability to reference existing firm data protection and privacy policies as well as knowledge and experience to review complex situations and assist in proposing solutions
• Strong knowledge of relevant global, national, and local data protection laws, regulations, and standards, as well as familiarity with other risk management initiatives outside of their specific area
• Sound understanding of high-level technology trends and issues surrounding data protection
• Privacy certification from ISACA or the International Association of Privacy Professionals (e.g., CIPP, CIPM, CDPSE)

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 make significant contributions to complex Risk Management projects.

• 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.