Senior Associate, Americas Data Stewardship Office

About the role

The Americas Data Stewardship Office (DSO) supports US accounts in implementing Client Data Risk frameworks and strengthening data governance and data protection practices. EY is looking for a Senior Associate to support Client Data Risk initiatives across strategic US accounts, working with account teams and stakeholders across risk, privacy, legal, information security and business functions. The role builds expertise in data governance, data protection and client data risk management, and develops skills in stakeholder engagement, executive communications and delivery of strategic initiatives.

Key responsibilities

• Support implementation of data risk, data governance and data protection frameworks across accounts and business functions
• Review client data protection requirements and support risk mitigation activities
• Contribute to data risk assessments, business data flow mapping, data lifecycle reviews and remediation planning
• Identify risks, issues and improvement opportunities and recommend practical solutions
• Act as a key point of contact for assigned accounts, workstreams or initiatives and coordinate activities across risk, privacy, legal, technology and business stakeholders
• Facilitate stakeholder discussions, document actions and support execution of agreed plans
• Prepare presentations, executive summaries, dashboards, leadership updates and governance materials, and present findings and recommendations to stakeholders
• Analyse information from multiple sources to identify risks and trends, and support recommendations and action plans

Required profile

• Fluent English (C1 or above)
• 3-5 years of experience in data risk, data governance, data protection, privacy, compliance, information security, technology risk, data stewardship or related areas
• Experience supporting implementation of governance, compliance, risk management or data protection activities
• Experience working with stakeholders across business, risk and technology functions
• Ability to coordinate activities, manage deliverables and work independently with limited supervision
• Ideal candidates: experience in a global or matrix organisation, familiarity with data governance, privacy, information security or regulatory compliance frameworks, exposure to client-facing environments, and IAPP certification (CIPP/E, CIPP/US, CIPM) or similar

Required skills

• Understanding of data governance, data protection, privacy and risk management principles
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience preparing presentations, executive summaries, management updates or reporting materials