EY Data Protection Associate - Risk Management London Leeds Birmingham 

United Kingdom, England, London 

664824305

Within the professional services environment, the application of risk management procedures is fundamental to the successful delivery of our client services and promotion of our brand. Risk management encompasses the technical support and processes which underpin the delivery of service quality, contain the threat of litigation, limit damage to our reputation and seek to achieve full fee recovery.

This is an exciting opportunity working within EY’s Data Protection team to ensure the firm’s compliance with applicable privacy legislation. Performing front line compliance work and providing support to professionals in the Service Lines, you will be exposed to various areas of privacy and confidentiality. We are looking for driven, productive team players who are passionate about making an impact and providing exceptional client service to the business.

• You will be part of an empowered team who inspire and challenge eachother in pursuit of privacy compliance.
• You will be given the autonomy to make a difference with support to help it happen.
• You will build strong relationships and bring a positive, pragmatic decision-making focus, identifying risk and balancing with common sense and a can-do attitude in a fast-paced environment.
• You will demonstrate a careful attention to detail, the ability to plan and prioritise, ensuring key activities are carried out in a timely manner, bringing clarity and structure to assist others.
• You will be comfortable in questioning and finding solutions, advising, and supporting colleagues from across the business.

As an Associate, you will be a key part of the Data Protection team, responsible for ensuring the UK firm complies with data protection law and regulation and providing support across the UK&I region.
Responsibilities will include:

• Performing front line data protection compliance work in areas such as: data subject requests, data incident handling, requests to access data, privacy impact assessments.
• Responding to queries from the business on data protection.
• Active team member supporting the development and operation of data protection processes to improve efficiencies.
• Updating and maintaining internal policies, procedures and training.
• Assisting team members with project work as appropriate.
• Liaising with our internal offshore service provides in India, who provide data protection assistance to our team.
• Other tasks, as directed by the Data Protection Officer.

Skills and attributes for success

• Solutions focused and analytical. Able to see through a problem and find a solution, with strong organisational skills and a keen eye for detail.
• Able to manage deadlines and a complex workload, able to adjust pace or direction in a calm, friendly and well-planned manner.
• A great communicator with sound interpersonal skills and strong written and verbal communication, you can influence business stakeholders.
• Able to produce user-friendly advice or documents, be a good listener, be a collaborative team member and to offer leadership or ideas when required.
• An example of our values, a trusted and respected colleague.
• Enthusiastic, positive and resilient.

To qualify for the role you must have

• Experience or background in either quality, risk management, legal or compliance processes.
• Ideally, you’ll also have
• Familiarity and experience with the application of data protection law.
• A Data Privacy qualification.

We offer a competitive remuneration package where you’ll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with FlexEY you can select benefits that suit your needs, covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions. Additionally, 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.