Global Sovereign AI Policy Lead

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The Sovereign AI Policy Leader role is a part of the Global Applied Innovation (GAI) team within the Growth & Innovation function bal Applied Innovation is a team of over 200 individuals across the globe that team together to deliver tangible value for EY, our clients, and the world enabled by data, AI and next frontier technologies.

EY is at the forefront of helping clients navigate the complexities of AI sovereignty, from national policy mandates to secure deployment architectures. As EY’s Sovereign AI Policy Leader, you will shape EY’s global strategy in this space, guiding clients and internal teams through compliance, innovation, and risk management. This is a high‑impact role that combines policy expertise, technical acumen, and strategic leadership to influence how governments and enterprises adopt AI responsibly.

• Strategic Leadership:
  Define and execute EY’s sovereign AI roadmap, aligning with global innovation priorities and regulatory trends. Serve as a primary advisor on policy‑driven AI architectures, ensuring alignment with global and regional regulations.

• Client Engagement:
  Lead development of sovereign AI playbooks and compliance frameworks. Participate in and support the sovereign AI client proposal process for new client development opportunities.

• Policy & Advocacy:
  Represent EY in government and industry forums, shaping thought leadership on AI sovereignty and compliance. Publish insights on policy trends and sovereign AI architectures; contribute to EY global innovation narratives.

• Innovation Integration:
  Connect Sovereign AI strategy to AI‑ready data, Responsible AI orchestration, and Next Frontier technologies (Quantum, Agentic AI).

• Risk & Governance:
  Establish standards for secure compute, model governance, and export controls across EY solutions.

• Clear communication: the ability to distill complex policy/technical topics into actionable guidance.

• Client centricity and outcome orientation.

• Strong executive presence and communication skills for client and government interactions.

• Collaborative mindset to work across geographies and service lines.

• Strategic thinking with a focus on innovation and compliance.

• Structured problem‑solving with attention to regulatory detail.

• Proven experience in government policy, regulatory compliance, and AI strategy.

• Deep understanding of AI/ML architectures, cloud platforms, and data sovereignty principles.

• Track record of influencing senior stakeholders and leading cross‑border teams.

• Advanced degree in Public Policy, Computer Science, or related field preferred.

• Experience with synthetic data concepts, secure data sharing, or data marketplace patterns.

We are seeking a candidate with cross‑functional collaboration skills and a passion for innovation and next frontier technologies. Top performers will work well in a fast‑paced environment while multitasking and managing numerous stakeholder requests.

The compensation ranges below are provided in order to comply with United States pay transparency laws. Other geographies will follow their local salary guidelines, which may not be a direct conversion of published US salary ranges. At EY, we’ll develop you with future‑focused skills and equip you with world‑class experiences. We’ll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams.

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• 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 base salary range for this job in all geographic locations in the US is $156,400 to $301,000. The base salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding…