EY Data Protection Privacy - Assistant Director 

United States, District of Columbia, Washington 

782793375

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 within emerging technologies, 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 Assistant Director, you will make educated, thoughtful decisions on Ethics, Compliance, and Risk Management. Our brand depends on it. It’s all part of our long-term commitment to shape the future with confidence 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, including employee training and awareness efforts. You will also conduct data protection due diligence activities around processes and systems/technology (i.e., Data Protection/Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs)), and coordinate responses to client inquiries about EY’s Data Protection program.

Skills and attributes for success

• Thorough understanding of legal and regulatory requirements applicable to Data Protection and Privacy.
• Participates in the Compliance function of the Data Protection program, including but not limited to:
  • Conducting Data Protection due diligence activities for processes, systems/technology, suppliers, and M&A targets, including conducting Data Protection/Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs), collaborating with EY’s IT Risk Management, Information Security, Service Lines, functional teams as well as other stakeholders,
  • 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,
  • Assessing data protection compliance risks and participating in the development of appropriate plans to manage identified risks,
  • Guiding EY personnel through legal, regulatory, EY client, and EY firm data protection and privacy requirements,
    • Participating in consultations with EY personnel (e.g., client serving personnel, system owners) regarding operational impact of data protection-related laws, regulations, client contractual requirements, and broad data industry practices and recommending appropriate changes to EY processes, systems, and engagement activities by leveraging knowledge of existing processes and business experience
    • Providing Privacy by Design (PbD) guidance to system owners as they design, develop, and/ or upgrade systems
  • Responding to client inquiries and questions about EY’s Data Protection program; maintaining library of client assurance responses for completeness, accuracy, and appropriateness, and
  • Monitoring and assessing program controls.

• Interacts with various stakeholders and functions across the organization, such as EY’s Information Security, ECRM, 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 and new developments to key stakeholders within the organization, including senior leaders within EY Service Line Quality, GCO, ECRM, and others, and
  • Developing relationships across teams/functions
• Collaborates with Americas Data Protection Leader and Americas Risk Management Leader in:
  • Preparing for EY Americas Steering Committee meetings,
  • Developing and maintaining program strategy; validating strategic direction of data protection policies and procedures, and
  • Advising Americas Regional Data Protection Leaders (outside of the US) on strategies to address data protection issues; co-developing data protection compliance plans and monitoring the deployment of these plans.

• Strategically manages risks and supports other functions of the Data Protection program to protect confidential and personal information, 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)),
  • 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, 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.

• Identifies emerging compliance risks and proposes solutions to address these
• Manages resource requirements to accomplish the goals of the program
• Participates in other ad hoc projects, as assigned

To qualify for the role you must have

• Strong research, writing, and communications skills

• Solid understanding of relevant firm business and area wide data protection issues and concerns
• Strong project management and problem-solving skills
• Flexibility and the ability to take the initiative
• Ability to right-size risk
• Strong research and communications skills
• Ability to successfully handle multiple tasks
• Good working knowledge of information systems and common software packages
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience; Juris Doctorate preferred
• 4-7 plus years related experience

Ideally, you’ll have

• The 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 Ethics, Compliance, and 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.