EY Associate Director - Policy Content 

United Kingdom, England, Liverpool 

199309775

Your key responsibilities

The role involves:

• writing necessary global Risk Management policies according to the Policy Framework and the strategic plan for policies.
• analysing the underlying laws and regulations and related impacts on EY policy, coordinating reviews and approvals of policy drafts while adhering to the agreed policy consultation and approval protocols, updating policies in a way that future-proofs them, and advising service lines and function policy owners in aligning their policies to the Policy Framework. Supporting policy governance across EY and maintaining trusted relationships with senior stakeholders across the organisation.
• working with the Policy Leader and Policy Director to prepare and deliver information, training, and guidance to the business on EY policies, contributing to efforts to raise awareness and understanding by Partners and Staff on key policy matters.
• Working with the operational members of the policy team to develop tools and solutions that support policy awareness, understanding and learning.

Skills and attributes for success

• Excellent analytical skills and the ability to synthesize complex information into clear and user-friendly written documents and communications
• Ability to understand policy topics at a level appropriate for drafting policy, identifying policy impacts, and managing policy stakeholders
• A strong team player, comfortable working collaboratively, virtually, and independently
• Ability to navigate and manage a wide variety of stakeholders, with sometimes competing views
• Ability to work in a high pace, agile environment
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines, managing multiple priorities effectively
• Ability to develop innovative and creating ways of raising awareness with EY Partners and Staff on policy matters

To qualify for the role you must have

• Experience writing and implementing policies, while not compulsory, would be preferred
• Experience in a cross-border role, successfully managing multiple complex projects at a global level
• Good understanding of the Risk Management function, key stakeholders and influencers
• Understanding of EY client serving professionals’ challenges and goals
• Experience working in a diverse team

Ideally, you’ll also have

• High level of influencing and networking skills
• Ability to translate technical concepts into digestible, simplified, and user-friendly material
• Ability to challenge views/perspectives while securing buy-in within RM and beyond

What we look for

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

• 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.