Data Protection Associate - Risk Management - London, Leeds, Birmingham, Belfast

Within the professional services environment, the application of risk management procedures is fundamental to the successful delivery of our client services and promotion of our brand.  Risk management encompasses the technical support and processes which underpin the delivery of service quality, contain the threat of litigation, limit damage to our reputation and seek to achieve full fee recovery.

At Ernst & Young ("EY"), the Risk Management (RM) group is responsible for the promotion and support of risk management within the business. RM's aim is to uphold our business standards, maintain and enhance the value of the firm, and ensure that the UK&I firm complies with the rules and regulations imposed either by external regulators or by Ernst & Young Global in relation to the conduct of our business.

The Data Protection team is responsible for supporting the UK firm in the execution of and compliance with Global, Regional and local data protection laws and regulations, policies and procedures and the development, maintenance, communication and training of key data protection policies, providing advice on complex matters and monitoring the application of these policies. The Data Protection teams sits within the Central Risk Management team consisting of a Risk Management Partner, Chief Compliance Officer, a Financial Crime Director, a Compliance Director, Data Protection Officer and supporting managers and associates.

The Opportunity:
This is an exciting opportunity working within EY’s Data Protection team to ensure the firm’s compliance with applicable privacy legislation. Performing front line compliance work and providing support to professionals in the Service Lines, you will be exposed to various areas of privacy and confidentiality. We are looking for driven, productive team players who are passionate about making an impact and providing exceptional client service to the business.

• You will be part of an empowered team who inspire and challenge eachother in pursuit of privacy compliance.
• You will be given the autonomy to make a difference with support to help it happen.
• You will build strong relationships and bring a positive, pragmatic decision-making focus, identifying risk and balancing with common sense and a can-do attitude in a fast-paced environment. 
• You will demonstrate a careful attention to detail, the ability to plan and prioritise, ensuring key activities are carried out in a timely manner, bringing clarity and structure to assist others. 
• You will be comfortable in questioning and finding solutions, advising, and supporting colleagues from across the business.

Key Responsibilities
As an Associate, you will be a key part of the Data Protection team, responsible for ensuring the UK firm complies with data protection law and regulation and providing support across the UK&I region. 
Responsibilities will include:

• Performing front line data protection compliance work in areas such as: data subject requests, data incident handling, requests to access data, privacy impact assessments.
• Responding to queries from the business on data protection.
• Active team member supporting the development and operation of data protection processes to improve efficiencies.
• Updating and maintaining internal policies, procedures and training.
• Assisting team members with project work as appropriate.
• Liaising with our internal offshore service provides in India, who provide data protection assistance to our team.
• Other tasks, as directed by the Data Protection Officer.

Skills and attributes for success

• Solutions focused and analytical. Able to see through a problem and find a solution, with strong organisational skills and a keen eye for detail.
• Able to manage deadlines and a complex workload, able to adjust pace or direction in a calm, friendly and well-planned manner.
• A great communicator with sound interpersonal skills and strong written and verbal communication, you can influence business stakeholders.
• Able to produce user-friendly advice or documents, be a good listener, be a collaborative team member and to offer leadership or ideas when required.
• An example of our values, a trusted and respected colleague.
• Enthusiastic, positive and resilient.

To qualify for the role you must have

• Experience or background in either quality, risk management, legal or compliance processes. 
• Ideally, you’ll also have
• Familiarity and experience with the application of data protection law.
• A Data Privacy qualification.

What working at EY offers 
We offer a competitive remuneration package where you’ll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with FlexEY you can select benefits that suit your needs, covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions. Additionally, we offer:

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

EY is committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We strive to achieve the right balance for our people, enabling us to deliver excellent client service whilst allowing you to build your career without sacrificing your personal priorities.  Our flexible working arrangements can help you to achieve a lifestyle balance
 

About EY
As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services, we’re using the finance products, expertise and systems we’ve developed to build a better working world. That starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better. Whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime. 
 

If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible. 
 

Join us in building a better working world. 
 

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