Join the EY Global Delivery Services (GDS) Data Risk Management team and play a crucial role in scaling our program to meet business expansion. This is an exceptional opportunity to grow your professional knowledge, understand EY's global operations, and collaborate with a diverse team to strengthen the GDS Data Risk Management program across various international locations including Argentina, Hungary, India, Mexico, Philippines, Poland, and Spain.

In this role, you will be instrumental in driving the local implementation of cross-functional initiatives to mitigate data risks and operationalize data governance, aligning goals across GDS.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the cross-functional implementation of data and security program initiatives within GDS, leveraging expertise from Risk Management, GCO, InfoSec, CT/ET, Security, and Service Lines to effectively manage risks in areas such as Data Risk Management, AI and Innovations Risk, Retention & Disposition, and Technology & Information Security Risk Management.
• Develop and execute local strategies to identify and assess GDS-level data risks, evaluate control effectiveness, and operationalize data risk mitigation models within the First Line of Defense.
• Enable the safe and effective use of data in AI and technology innovations by coordinating agile risk assessments, thereby accelerating speed-to-market for internal adoption and client services.
• Coordinate responses to emerging AI-related risks and regulatory requirements.
• Facilitate the local adoption of tools and processes to enhance information and data governance throughout its lifecycle.
• Improve the prevention, detection, and response to data incidents, including Insider Threat events.
• Support GDS Records and Information Management initiatives to ensure retention and disposition compliance by coordinating controls across the data lifecycle.
• Support technology and information security initiatives to establish and enhance technical controls for protecting and governing EY Information.
• Champion training, awareness, and communication initiatives to foster a robust data risk culture within GDS.
• Serve as a key point of contact for data risk-related topics, engaging confidently with service lines on initiatives, trends, and requirements.
• Coordinate and shape local data risk appetite, strategy, prioritization, and delivery to ensure continuous improvement in data risk approaches.
• Evaluate and enhance data risk maturity levels, identifying resource needs, skill gaps, and development opportunities.
• Maintain strong collaborative relationships with allied functions, including GCO, Information Security, Technology, and Risk.

Skills and Attributes for Success

• 14+ years of professional experience in Data Risk Management.
• Proven experience in delivering risk and compliance solutions for Data Protection, Data Governance, or Information Security, with a keen interest in related and emerging risks.
• Understanding of local data-impacting regulatory frameworks and their implementation.
• Demonstrated track record of leading successful cross-functional and cross-border programs.
• Effective and engaging communication skills, with the ability to influence and inspire local leadership across business functions.
• Strong professional curiosity to explore complex and dynamic risk landscapes.
• Excellent organizational, prioritization, and agility skills for operational and project roles.
• Ability to learn and understand EY's global policies and familiarity with risk management initiatives beyond your immediate expertise.
• Good knowledge of project management tools and methodologies.
• Interest in collaborating with a culturally diverse, global team to design, develop, and deploy programs and share knowledge.
• Excellent relationship-building and interpersonal skills with an inclusive approach.
• Effective communicator with strong written and oral presentation skills.
• Team player and active listener, capable of responding to and developing others' ideas.

Qualifications

• University graduate/post-graduate with a strong academic background.
• Advanced MS Office proficiency (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience implementing a privacy program management platform.
• Exposure to client interaction is preferred.
• Possession of a recognized Data Risk Management/data privacy qualification (e.g., CIPM, CIPP/E, or equivalent) or a willingness to obtain one within the first six months is preferred.

Ideally, you should also have

• Ability to operate and adapt in ambiguous and changing environments, responding to emerging priorities.
• Experience working to deadlines and delivering high-quality outputs.
• Willingness to work flexibly, including participating in calls outside standard office hours to support global operations.

What we look for

• A collaborative spirit, working within a team of experts with deep domain knowledge.
• An opportunity to work in a fast-paced, multinational environment.
• A positive attitude and a dependable, team-oriented approach.
• Ability to solve problems practically and with sound judgment, applying proactive judgment when necessary.
• High proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Flexibility to adapt activities based on team priorities.
• Ability to perform in a fast-paced environment, producing high-quality work that meets business demands.
• Capability to establish credibility, respect, and trust in working relationships and internal networks.

What we offer

EY Global Delivery Services (GDS) is a dynamic, global network operating across seven locations and collaborating with teams from all EY service lines, geographies, and sectors. We are vital to the EY growth strategy, offering diverse career opportunities from accounting to technology and consulting. At GDS, you will engage in exciting projects, work with renowned brands, and access an ever-expanding ecosystem of people, learning, skills, and insights that will benefit your entire career.

• Continuous learning: Develop the mindset and skills to navigate future challenges.
• Success defined by you: Utilize tools and flexibility to make a meaningful impact in your own way.
• Transformative leadership: Gain insights, coaching, and confidence to become the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: Be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice.

EY is dedicated to building a better working world, creating long-term value for clients, people, and society, and fostering trust in capital markets. Through data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide assurance and help clients grow, transform, and operate. Our teams across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax, and transactions ask better questions to find innovative answers to complex global issues.