Area Data Risk Leader - Associate Director

Location:
Sydney
Other locations:
Anywhere in Country
Requisition ID:
1533014
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The Global RM:
Area Data Risk Leader is an experienced data protection professional or a compliance professional with data protection experience and a passion for technology and data risk. Comfortable with operational implementation of data risk best practice across business functions and geographical locations, and able to drive delivery across multiple projects within a data risk program. Personal integrity, independence, self-discipline, and self-motivation are all key attributes, as well as being a natural collaborator and able to work within a cross-functional team. A good working knowledge and exposure to working with data protection regulatory frameworks and other legislation.
Your key responsibilities, as the Area RM:
Data Risk Leader you will:


Take a leading role in driving the cross-functional implementation of global data risk program initiatives within local teams in the Area, to drive consistency and efficiency in data risk response, develop leading practice, and coordinate strategic activity, including:


Enhancing local Data Protection processes and guidance;
Data landscape, inventory, ROPA, and classification;
Data incident response and remediation;
Data risk compliance and monitoring;
Definition and implementation of appropriate guardrails for the use and reuse of data;
Supporting Security and Information Security projects to prevent and detect the misuse of data;
Evaluating, monitoring, and driving regional/country level data risk maturity (including review of associated resourcing requirements and supporting recruitment/onboarding/training of teams).

Leverage deep understanding of local data risk priorities and requirements, to ensure these are well represented within global data risk initiatives.
Be the go-to thought leader in data risk for the Area, confident in engaging Risk and Business Leaders in the data risk initiatives, trends, and requirements. Coordinate and shape local strategy, prioritization, and delivery to ensure data risk approaches continue to mature across the Area.
Implement global data risk initiatives to evaluate and respond to data risk within the 'First Line of Defence' - supporting EY professionals across Service Lines and within central teams to understand their accountabilities and comply with data protection standards.
Coordinate and champion the Data Risk community within the Area and set the tone-at-the-top for data risk activities, including maintaining regular communication and awareness opportunities.
Maintain effective collaborative relationships with, and provide data risk expertise to, allied functions in the Area including GCO, Information Security, Technology, and Risk.
Provide specialist support to Area and Regional Risk Leaders on data risk topics, including regular planned communication and specific interventions that are responsive to the needs of the business.
Provide SME and Area direction to global data risk program initiatives, such as development of global training courses.

Key skills for success as the Global RM:
Area Data Risk Leader:


Deep knowledge of data protection (including regulatory frameworks and implementation), information security, and/or data governance best practices.
Proven track record of delivery, leading programs that are cross-functional and cross-border.
Effective and engaging communication, including the confidence to influence and inspire local leadership teams across business functions.
Professional curiosity to explore a complex and dynamic risk landscape.
Organization, prioritization, and agility to respond in operational or project roles.

Key Relationships:


Global TARP team
Regional Data Protection Leads (RM & GCO)
Regional Risk Leaders & identified POCs for data risk.

Primary Focus:


Cascade down:
Maintain understanding & insight into Global DP RM strategy & activities - communicate these effectively across key relationships. Ensure local leaders and teams are aware of, prepared for, and able to execute global initiatives with consistency.
Feedback Up:
Maintain deep understanding of local requirements within DP RM, including operational challenges, risk appetite, and regulatory requirements, to ensure these are well represented in global proposals and initiatives.
Implement/Operationalise:
Support the implementation of global DP RM initiatives through Regional Data Protection Leads (RM & GCO) and Regional Risk Leaders. Including:


Identifying where local leaders should train, engage, or recruit to ensure sufficient capability and capacity to manage data risk.
Launch and implementation of global data standards or guidance - and facilitate the development of local equivalents where required.
Coordinate and champion the evaluation of local data risk in ERM.
Ensuring local assessments of data risk are responsive to the needs and risk appetite of the business. For example, by promoting consistency of response across local DP teams on key topics.
Implement local processes to manage data risk across the engagement lifecycle (including PACE & Data Risk Calculator) by engaging local leaders in the global roadmap.
Ensure local processes are established or enhanced to respond to key Data Risk topics such as VDD, ROPA, and Incidents.
Ensure appropriate management for local risk mitigation activities (e.g., Data Oversharing).

What we offer:

As part of this role, you'll work in a highly integrated, global team with the opportunity and tools to grow, develop, and drive your career forward. Here, you can combine global opportunity with flexible working. The EY benefits package goes above and beyond too, focusing on your physical, emotional, financial, and social well-being. Your recruiter can talk to you about the benefits available in your country. Here's a snapshot of what 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.

Please apply to this role only through the 'Apply' link (not through the local office). Your application will then be routed to the appropriate recruiting team.
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