Data Protection - Technology Risk and Compliance Supervising Associate

EY focuses on high-ethical standards and integrity among its employees and expects all candidates to demonstrate these qualities.  At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.  

Location: Flexible Anywhere in the US

 

Technology Risk & Compliance - Supervising Associate

 

Ethics, Compliance, and Risk Management (ECRM) supports our people in managing the risks that arise during our daily working lives. We work closely with all parts of the organization to identify, manage and monitor risk, providing coordinated advice and assistance on independence, conflicts, compliance, regulatory, policy, security issues, as well as dealing with claims and any queries regarding ethics.

 

The opportunity 

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 a Supervising Associate with our Technology Risk and Compliance (TRC) function, you will make educated, thoughtful decisions. 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 EY Americas Technology Risk and Compliance function, you will assist in the development, implementation, and monitoring of various program initiatives. We are looking for a high performing Supervising Associate to assist in the execution of strategic and operational program initiatives. This position requires in-depth subject matter knowledge. The Technology Risk and Compliance function is focused on delivering technology risk insights and mitigating actions to the business to enable better risk-based decisions and align with client expectations.

 

Skills and attributes for success 

• Drives activities within the Technology Risk and Compliance function of the ECRM program, including but not limited to:
  • Leading risk consultations including steering risk consultations regarding the implementation of new technologies, acting as a central figure in managing potential threats. This includes but not limited to engaging the appropriate stakeholders based on the risk profile and identifying risk mitigating controls and activities,
  • Executing information security assessments to identify information security risks across our Americas technology environment,
  • Supporting risk mitigation and surveillance activities involving aspects such as third-party management, technology governance, awareness, and policy formulation, data security, business continuity planning, identity and access administration, application risk valuations, and ensuring compliance with essential norms.
• Assists with strategy formation, direction, and portfolio stewardship of information security risk management activities,
• Assists in analyzing related legal and regulatory developments to confirm applicable requirements,
• Assists in maintaining and updating related EY policies, guidance, training, and awareness communication plan to reflect new and/or changes to data protection laws, regulations, and standards,
• Collaborates with various functions across the organization, such as EY’s Global Information Security, and members of the business and Service Line Quality, to design and implement controls in order to protect confidential/personal information,
• Creates reports on various 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 program 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 preferred
• 3-6 plus years related experience

 

Ideally, you’ll have

• Ability to reference existing firm information security and data protection 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 and information security trends
• Experience in IT risk management and information security
• Experience with information security frameworks (e.g., ISO, NIST)
• Information security certification from ISC2 or ISACA (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CISA)
• Knowledge of Artificial Intelligence and associated risks is preferred

 

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, Risk Management, and Compliance projects.

 

What working at EY offers 

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, both pension and 401(k) plans, a minimum of 18 days of paid time off with additional time based on your level and years of service plus 12 observed holidays, and a range of programs and benefits designed to support your physical, financial and social well-being.

 

About EY 

As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services, we hire and develop the most passionate people in their field to help build a better working world. This starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better. So that whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime. 

 

If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible. 

 

Join us in building a better working world. Apply now. 

  What we offer   We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business.  The salary range for this job in most geographic locations in the US is $79,200 to $143,800. The salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $95,100 to $163,400.  Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography.  In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options. Under our flexible vacation policy, you’ll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You’ll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.  

• 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.

  If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.   The exceptional EY experience. It’s yours to build. EY | Building a better working world   EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.   Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate.   Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today.   EY is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer providing equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected basis, including arrest and conviction records, in accordance with applicable law.   EY is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities including veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and either need assistance applying online or need to request an accommodation during any part of the application process, please call 1-800-EY-HELP3, type Option 2 (HR-related inquiries) and then type Option 1 (HR Shared Services Center), which will route you to EY’s Talent Shared Services Team or email SSC Customer Support at ssc.customersupport@ey.com