Privacy Consultant
EY · Taguig
At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.
Privacy Impact Consultant
Today’s world is fuelled by vast amounts of information, and data is more valuable than ever before. Protecting data and information systems is central to doing business, and everyone in EY Information Security has a critical role to play. Join a global team of over 1,200 people who collaborate to support the business of EY by protecting EY and client information assets! Our Information Security professionals enable EY to work securely and deliver secure products and services, as well as detect and quickly respond to security events as they happen. Together, the efforts of our dedicated team helps protect the EY brand and build client trust.
Within Information Security we blend risk strategy, digital identity, cyber defense, application security and technology solutions as we consider the entire security lifecycle. You will join a team of hardworking, security-focused individuals dedicated to supporting, protecting and enabling the business through innovative, secure solutions that provide speed to market and business value.
The opportunity
Privacy Impact Consultants are responsible for assisting Information Security and other teams at EY to navigate the Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA) process. They have a unique skillset with a deep understanding of data privacy law, technology, and information security, and contribute to sustaining an effective data protection and compliance management posture.
Data privacy is complex. In order to meet the increasing demand, we are opening up a Privacy Impact Consultant role to ensure that the standard of data privacy at EY is maintained and continues to remain in compliance with local and global data privacy laws and regulations.
With your understanding of data privacy within the context of technology, the Privacy Impact Consultant will be expected to collaborate with multiple technical and business-level teams teams, members of the EY General Counsel Office, and Global Privacy Network throughout the PIA process.
Your key responsibilities
Day-to-day, this role will be:
- • Inputting, analyzing, and reporting on metrics and activity plans in support of continuous improvement of existing privacy frameworks
- • Developing an understanding of the PIA process in EY Technology
- • Providing input to help determine whether a technology requires a PIA
- • Assessing privacy risks associated on EY technologies
- • Assisting customer support with privacy-specific inquiries
- • Maintain your understanding of global data privacy laws and corporate policies that are impacting EY.
- • Working with technology teams to successfully complete the PIA process from initiation to completion
- • Collaborating with Privacy Consulting Team members to understand the work that needs to be done
- • Conduct research to guide key decision-making
- • Inputting, analyzing, and reporting on activity plans
- • Perform other duties as assigned
Skills and attributes for success
To be successful in this role, candidates should possess the following core skills:
- • Deep understanding and working knowledge of privacy frameworks (GDPR, etc)
- • Strong work ethic that demonstrates analytical and critical thinking
- • Ability to communicate fluently in English on complex subjects and adapt communications to various audiences, including Executives, Sponsors, Management, overall organization and project teams – includes verbal, written and presentation skills
- • Attention to detail
- • Ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously, prioritizing tasks accordingly, and communicating these priorities with management
- • Work as a team to consistently learn and share advanced knowledge and practices that promote team excellence
- • Understanding of the importance of customer focus, based on openness, trust, and delivering on commitments
- • Ability to gain stakeholder buy-in and manage their expectations
- • Ability to collaborate across functional teams, cultures and geographies, and build trust virtually
- • Self-starter requiring minimal supervision
- • Understanding of project management methodology (includes project planning, and schedule and scope management)
- • Intermediate skills with MS Office
- • Confidence in decision-making
- • Highly organized and efficient
To qualify for the role, you must have
- • Judicial Doctorate, Master’s, or Bachelor’s degree with concentrations in Computer Science, Information Security, or Global Policies preferred
- • One or more of the following: CIPP, CIPT, CIPM CISSP, CRISC, CISA, FIP, CDPSE
- • At least 4+ years’ experience in privacy and data protection, risk management, compliance or information security administration
- • Solid knowledge of local and global data privacy laws, regulations, and concepts
- • Experience conducting privacy and risk assessments
- • Demonstrated project management and organizational skills
- • Knowledge and experience working with technology teams, in particular information security
- • Flexibility to work outside typical hours, as required of a global team
Ideally, you’ll also have
- • Proven trustworthiness and history of acting with integrity, taking pride in work, seeking to excel, being curious and adaptable, and communicating well
- • Excellence in communicating privacy, business risk and remediation requirements from assessments
- • Analytical and problem-solving mindset
What we look for
- • Understanding of, and experience using, analytical concepts and statistical techniques.
- • Ability to deliver metrics from inception to completion
What we offer
As part of this role, you will work in a highly coordinated, globally diverse 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 will develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
- • Success as defined by you: We will provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a significant impact, your way.
- • Transformative leadership: We will give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
- • Diverse and inclusive culture: You will be accepted for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.
We ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodations.
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. While our client-facing professionals can be required to travel regularly, and at times be based at client sites, our flexible working arrangements can help you to achieve a lifestyle balance.
If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.
Make your mark.
Apply now.
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