Policy and Governance Analyst

EY•Singapore, NSW

1d•CA$75,600 - CA$113,400

About The Position

As a Supervising Associate within DSO, the Policy and Governance Analyst supports the development, implementation, and governance of EY’s data stewardship framework, policies, standards, and capability-building initiatives. The role helps embed data risk requirements and strengthen data stewardship capabilities across EY, in partnership with leaders and stakeholders in DSO, Risk Management, the Global Data Office, Legal (GCO), EY Technology/Fabric, and Area and Regional teams. The position supports global data risk and stewardship governance, including policy development, framework design, controls, testing, reporting, learning and enablement, and governance tools. It also helps advance AI data governance and responsible data use, and identifies automation and platform opportunities to improve compliance, reduce risk, and increase operational efficiency.

Requirements

Deep knowledge and experience in data risk/governance, DP&C, and/or AI data governance.
Experience designing global frameworks across risk, controls, and assurance, including harmonisation experience.
Strong subject-matter grounding in data governance, policies, standards, data risks, responsible AI, or data protection.
Strong grounding in data risk, data protection and confidentiality, data governance, and AI data governance, with the ability to translate policy into testable controls.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in learning, education, data/technology, risk, or a related discipline.
Strong stakeholder management skills and experience working across matrixed environments.
Strong analytical capabilities and evidence-driven decision-making to support governance, compliance, and reporting activities.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, storytelling, and change enablement skills, with strong attention to detail.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality outputs in a fast-paced environment.
Proven success influencing senior stakeholders and partnering across matrixed environments.

Nice To Haves

Relevant certifications in governance/enablement and/or data risk/privacy, such as CIPP/E, CIPT, or CDPSE; certifications are advantageous but not mandatory.
Experience contributing to initiatives relating to AI governance, responsible data use, and emerging data risk topics.

Responsibilities

Support the development, maintenance, and governance of global data risk and data stewardship policies, standards, and guidance, including materials on classification, synthetic data, de-identification, data quality and lineage, metadata handling, and related governance topics.
Partner with Risk Management, GCO, the Data Office, EY Technology, and Service Lines to drive consistent implementation and adoption of policy requirements.
Assist in creating global policy positions on strategic topics such as data stewardship and data risk management.
Maintain alignment among existing policies, data risk standards, and guidance as requirements evolve.
Create standards, templates, and change-control processes for governance frameworks, RACIs, compliance models, and reporting, aligned with DSO policies, standards, and the EY Global Compliance Framework.
Support continuous improvement of the global data risk framework using governance insights and risk, control, and accountability mappings.
Contribute to the design and maintenance of testing methodologies, testing criteria, control matrices, and standards validation activities.
Embed the framework into DSO delivery processes, including project charters, playbooks, and design authority checkpoints.
Incorporate AI data governance, responsible data use, synthetic data, and data stewardship into capability-building initiatives to strengthen control effectiveness and audit readiness.
Partner with AI and Innovation learning owners to integrate data risk controls, governance requirements, and expected behaviours into learning journeys.
Develop leadership presentations, toolkits, templates, assessments, thought leadership content, decision-support materials, and AI-enabled solutions to promote awareness and informed decision-making.
Create digital learning and enablement experiences, including HTML-based content and user experiences informed by UI/UX principles.
Ensure learning products reflect DSO policies, standards, and guidance and follow a controlled lifecycle, including versioning, periodic review, and retirement.
Assist with the roadmap, governance, operations, and continuous improvement of DSO global tools for data retention, classification, minimization, archiving, disposition, and secure handling of EY Information.
Identify automation, embedded workflow, and platform integration opportunities that reduce risk, improve compliance, or increase operational efficiency.
Develop and enhance AI-enabled tools and workflow automations that support governance, stewardship, and policy adoption.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus program
Comprehensive medical coverage
Prescription drug coverage
Dental coverage
Defined contribution pension plan
Vacation policy and firm-paid days
Statutory holidays
Paid personal days, based on province of residence
Programs and benefits supporting physical, financial, and social well-being
Support and coaching from colleagues
Learning opportunities to develop skills and progress a career
Freedom and flexibility in how the role is handled
401(k) plans
Paid time off options, including designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, and Personal/Family Care