Policy and Governance Analyst

About the Role

We are strengthening the EY global approach to data risk governance, policy, and capability. As a Supervising Associate within DSO, you will focus on Data Risk Governance, Policy, and Capability, supporting the development, implementation, and governance of a data stewardship framework within EY, including policies, standards, and capability-building initiatives. You will help embed data risk requirements and strengthen data stewardship capabilities across EY, working closely with leaders within DSO, Risk Management, Global Data Office, Legal (GCO), EY Technology/Fabric, and Area/Regional stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support the development, maintenance, and governance of global data risk and data stewardship policies, standards, and guidance materials across topics including classification frameworks, synthetic data, data de-identification, data quality and lineage, metadata handling, and other data governance and stewardship areas.
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to drive consistent implementation and adoption of policy requirements.
• Assist in creating global policy positions for strategic topics including data stewardship and data risk management.
• Maintain alignment with existing policies, data risk standards, and guidance, ensuring frameworks, processes, and tools remain aligned with evolving requirements.
• Create standards, templates, and change control processes for governance frameworks, RACIs, compliance models, and reporting, aligned with DSO policies and the EY Global Compliance Framework.
• Support the development and continuous improvement of the global data risk framework through 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.
• Ensure the framework is embedded within DSO delivery processes, including project charters, playbooks, and design authority checkpoints.
• Embed key risk topics into capability-building initiatives to strengthen control effectiveness and audit readiness.
• Partner with learning owners to integrate data risk controls and governance requirements into learning journeys.
• Develop leadership presentations, toolkits, templates, assessments, thought leadership content, and decision-support materials.
• Create digital learning and enablement experiences, including HTML-based content and user experiences informed by UI/UX principles.
• Assist in the creation of a roadmap for DSO global tools supporting data retention, classification, minimization, archiving, disposition, and secure handling of EY information.
• Identify opportunities for automation, embedded workflows, and platform integrations to reduce risk and improve compliance.
• Develop and enhance AI-enabled tools and workflow automations that support governance and policy adoption objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) in learning, education, data/technology, risk, or related disciplines.
• Relevant certifications in governance/enablement and/or data risk/privacy (e.g., CIPP/E, CIPT, CDPSE) are advantageous but not mandatory.

Skills

• Deep knowledge and experience in data risk/governance, DP&C, and/or AI data governance.
• Global framework design experience across risk/controls/assurance; harmonization experience.
• Strong subject matter expertise in data governance, policies, standards, data risks, responsible AI, or data protection.
• Ability to translate policy into testable controls.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and experience working in matrixed environments.
• Strong analytical capabilities with the ability to support governance, compliance, and reporting activities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication 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.
• Excellent communication, storytelling, and change enablement skills.

Pay

Toronto: $75,600 to $113,400

US Locations:

• New York City, Boston, Washington DC Metro Areas, Washington State, Southern California: $102,200 to $173,800
• Bay Area California: $106,500 to $181,000
• All other US offices, including Sacramento: $85,200 to $159,300

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, including:

• Discretionary bonus program
• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
• Defined contribution pension plan
• Flexible vacation policy
• Paid holidays, winter/summer breaks, and personal/family care days
• Learning and development opportunities
• Support and coaching from engaging colleagues