Data Protection and Privacy Senior Associate - Technology Reviews

Ernst & Young • Chicago, IL

88d • $71,700 - $130,100

About The Position

At EY, we're all in to shape your future with confidence. We'll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY and help to build a better working world. As a Data Protection & Privacy Senior Associate, you will support processes within the Ethics, Compliance, and Risk Management (ECRM). 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.

Requirements

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Solid understanding of relevant firm business and area wide data protection issues.
• 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 or Juris Doctorate preferred.
• 1-4 plus years related experience.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to reference existing firm data protection and privacy policies.
• Strong knowledge of relevant global, national, and local data protection laws, regulations, and standards.
• 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).

Responsibilities

• Drive compliance with legal and regulatory requirements as part of technology development and deployment at EY.
• Interface with technology teams and perform data protection due diligence activities around systems/technology.
• Conduct data protection due diligence reviews of systems and technologies including Artificial Intelligence (AI) solutions.
• Collaborate with various functions across the organization to maintain visibility over pipelines of technology deployments.
• Design and implement Data Protection by Design controls to protect confidential/personal information.
• Create reports on various data protection compliance activities for key program stakeholders.
• Document, conduct, and assist with investigations of data incidents.
• Develop and maintain EY confidential and personal information inventory.
• Continuously maintain and expand knowledge of field of expertise.
• Participate in various ad-hoc Data Protection and Privacy projects.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package based on performance.
• Medical and dental coverage.
• Pension and 401(k) plans.
• Minimum of 18 days of paid time off plus 12 observed holidays.
• Flexible vacation policy.
• Programs and benefits designed to support physical, financial and social well-being.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree