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, standards, 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, governance requirements, and expected behaviors into learning journeys.
• Develop leadership presentations, toolkits, templates, assessments, thought leadership content, decision-support materials, and AI-enabled solutions.
• 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, governance, operations, and continuous improvement of 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, improve compliance, or increase operational efficiency.
• Develop and enhance AI-enabled tools and workflow automations that support governance, stewardship, 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 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 across 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.

Benefits

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. Our Total Rewards package includes:

• Discretionary bonus program
• Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
• Defined contribution pension plan
• Flexible vacation policy plus firm-paid days for longer weekends and statutory holidays
• Range of programs and benefits to support physical, financial, and social well-being
• Support and coaching from engaging colleagues
• Learning opportunities for professional growth
• Freedom and flexibility to manage your role effectively

Pay

The base salary range for this role varies by location:

• Toronto: $75,600 to $113,400
• 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 locations, including Sacramento: $85,200 to $159,300

Individual salaries are determined through factors including education, experience, knowledge, skills, and geography.