Data Protection and Privacy Senior Associate
EY, Portland, OR, United States
Location: Anywhere in Country
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Opportunity As a Data Protection & Privacy Senior Associate within EY’s Ethics, Compliance, and Risk Management (ECRM) team, you will support the Data Protection (Confidentiality, Data Privacy) function. You will help interpret data protection and privacy laws, conduct due diligence activities, and provide recommendations to ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and firm requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Support the Compliance function of the Data Protection program, including conducting data protection due diligence reviews of business processes and data processing activities, developing procedures to operationalize compliance measures, and monitoring adherence.
Collaborate with functions such as Talent, Finance, Service Line Quality, and business teams to maintain visibility over evolving processing activities and embed data protection measures.
Create reports on data protection compliance activities for key stakeholders and senior leaders.
Assist the Data Risk Management function: document, conduct, and support investigations of data incidents; develop remediation plans and maintain an inventory of confidential and personal information.
Continuously update knowledge of the field and communicate new developments to stakeholders.
Participate in ad‑hoc Data Protection and Privacy projects as needed.
Skills & Attributes For Success
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Solid understanding of relevant firm business and data protection issues.
Strong problem‑solving, research, and project‑management skills; ability to handle multiple tasks.
Flexibility and initiative; ability to right‑size risk.
Good working knowledge of information systems and common software packages.
Ability to reference firm data protection policies and propose solutions.
Knowledge of global, national, and local data protection laws and risk‑management initiatives.
Understanding of high‑level technology trends affecting data protection.
Privacy certification such as CIPP, CIPM, CDPSE, or AIGP (preferred).
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience; graduate degree or JD preferred.
1–4+ years related experience.
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 handle multiple tasks.
Good working knowledge of information systems and common software packages.
Preferred Experience
Experience referencing firm data protection and privacy policies and reviewing complex situations.
Expertise in global, national, and local data protection laws, regulations, and standards.
Understanding of high‑level technology trends in data protection.
Privacy certification from ISACA or the International Association of Privacy Professionals (e.g., CIPP, CIPM, CDPSE, AIGP).
Benefits
Competitive base salary range (US: $71,700 to $130,100; higher ranges for NYC, Washington State, California).
Medical, dental, vision, pension, 401(k) plans.
Paid time off (minimum 18 days + paid holidays) and flexible vacation policy.
Access to EY’s total rewards and wellness programs.
Hybrid work model with 40–60% in‑office expectation for client‑serving roles.
EY provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, disability status, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law. EY is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. For assistance, contact 1‑800‑EY‑HELP3.
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At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence. Join EY and help build a better working world.
Opportunity As a Data Protection & Privacy Senior Associate within EY’s Ethics, Compliance, and Risk Management (ECRM) team, you will support the Data Protection (Confidentiality, Data Privacy) function. You will help interpret data protection and privacy laws, conduct due diligence activities, and provide recommendations to ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and firm requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Support the Compliance function of the Data Protection program, including conducting data protection due diligence reviews of business processes and data processing activities, developing procedures to operationalize compliance measures, and monitoring adherence.
Collaborate with functions such as Talent, Finance, Service Line Quality, and business teams to maintain visibility over evolving processing activities and embed data protection measures.
Create reports on data protection compliance activities for key stakeholders and senior leaders.
Assist the Data Risk Management function: document, conduct, and support investigations of data incidents; develop remediation plans and maintain an inventory of confidential and personal information.
Continuously update knowledge of the field and communicate new developments to stakeholders.
Participate in ad‑hoc Data Protection and Privacy projects as needed.
Skills & Attributes For Success
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Solid understanding of relevant firm business and data protection issues.
Strong problem‑solving, research, and project‑management skills; ability to handle multiple tasks.
Flexibility and initiative; ability to right‑size risk.
Good working knowledge of information systems and common software packages.
Ability to reference firm data protection policies and propose solutions.
Knowledge of global, national, and local data protection laws and risk‑management initiatives.
Understanding of high‑level technology trends affecting data protection.
Privacy certification such as CIPP, CIPM, CDPSE, or AIGP (preferred).
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience; graduate degree or JD preferred.
1–4+ years related experience.
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 handle multiple tasks.
Good working knowledge of information systems and common software packages.
Preferred Experience
Experience referencing firm data protection and privacy policies and reviewing complex situations.
Expertise in global, national, and local data protection laws, regulations, and standards.
Understanding of high‑level technology trends in data protection.
Privacy certification from ISACA or the International Association of Privacy Professionals (e.g., CIPP, CIPM, CDPSE, AIGP).
Benefits
Competitive base salary range (US: $71,700 to $130,100; higher ranges for NYC, Washington State, California).
Medical, dental, vision, pension, 401(k) plans.
Paid time off (minimum 18 days + paid holidays) and flexible vacation policy.
Access to EY’s total rewards and wellness programs.
Hybrid work model with 40–60% in‑office expectation for client‑serving roles.
EY provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, disability status, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law. EY is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. For assistance, contact 1‑800‑EY‑HELP3.
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