Data Protection and Privacy Supervising Associate - Technology Reviews

Data Protection and Privacy Supervising Associate – Technology Reviews

Requisition

Location:

Atlanta / Anywhere in Country

Ethics, Compliance, and Risk Management (ECRM) supports our people in managing work‑day risks. In this role, you will help drive compliance with legal and regulatory requirements for technology development and deployment at EY, by interfacing with technology teams and performing data protection due diligence activities around systems, technologies, vendors, and business processes.

• Conduct data protection due diligence reviews of systems and technologies, including AI solutions, to ensure EY compliance with legal/regulatory, firm, and client data protection and privacy requirements.
• Perform business process assessments and develop and maintain EY confidential and personal information inventory in partnership with internal functions and service lines to understand the types of information that require protection.
• Manage vendor due diligence reviews to assess data protection and privacy risks and ensure appropriate contractual, security, and data handling controls are in place.
• Collaborate with functions such as Information Security, Technology Risk Management, Service Line Quality, Talent and business teams to maintain visibility over technology deployment pipelines and design and implement Data Protection by Design controls for confidential/personal information.
• Lead and support cross‑functional data protection projects to strengthen operational processes and enable scalable compliance across the Americas.
• Prepare reports on data protection compliance activities for program stakeholders, including senior leaders.
• Assist the Data Risk Management function with investigations of data incidents, collaborating with clients, internal functions, and service lines to understand root cause, assess impact, and develop remediation plans.
• Continuously maintain and expand knowledge of the field of expertise and communicate new developments and impact to program stakeholders and team members.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Solid understanding of organization‑wide data protection issues and concerns.
• Strong problem‑solving skills.
• Flexibility and initiative.
• Ability to right‑size risk.
• Strong project management skills; ability to handle multiple tasks.
• Good working knowledge of information systems and common software packages.

• 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 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 or Juris Doctorate preferred.
• 5+ years of related experience.

• Ability to reference existing firm data protection and privacy policies and review complex situations to propose solutions.
• Strong knowledge of relevant global, national, and local data protection laws, regulations, and standards; familiarity with other risk management initiatives.
• 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, AIGP).

We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, including medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a range of paid time off options. Our hybrid model allows teams to work in person 40‑60% of the time for external client‑serving roles.

• Competitive base salary (USD 85,200 to 159,300 nationwide; USD 102,200 to 181,000 for specified metro areas).
• Flexible vacation policy with time off for EY Paid Holidays and other leaves.
• Opportunity to develop future‑focused skills in a globally connected, inclusive culture.

EY accepts applications for this position on an ongoing basis.

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EY is an equal opportunity employer. We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance applying online or require accommodations, please call 1‑800‑EY‑HELP3 or email

EY provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or 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.