Security Compliance Assistant Director

Opportunity As an Assistant Director in the Information Security Portfolio Compliance Enablement function, you will work closely with our service line and function technologists from across the globe to support EY's digital services by ensuring compliance with Information Security policies. You will work with business teams to enhance their risk posture and partner with leaders to uphold policy compliance across global, regional, and country-based assets and systems. Your role includes maintaining the security and technology compliance posture through governance and oversight, ensuring data protection, privacy, and software development practices meet legal and regulatory standards. Key Responsibilities Risk Management and Reduction: Assisting with managing the Portfolio or Service Line of security risk and compliance, engaging directly with key EY stakeholders to mitigate and reduce risks and provide insights on top risks impacting the security posture of the businesses. Trend Identification and Remediation: Gather information and report on security risk trends and themes that require a comprehensive approach to remediation. Proactive Security Initiatives: Proactively seeking out and identifying security risks, weaknesses, and potential vulnerabilities in systems and processes before they can be exploited. Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) Management: Assist with managing the end-to-end workflow of security compliance of risk findings in our Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) tool to ensure continuity and compliance with security policies, standards and regulations. Lead and contribute to projects that improve EY's risk posture. Develop and implement compliance strategies and remediation plans. Collaborate with Service Line and business stakeholders to reinforce policies, control ownership, and compliance responsibilities and support the communication of security findings and recommendations. Contribute to proactive security initiatives and continuous improvement of security practices. Translate technical vulnerabilities into business risk terms. Maintain and enhance compliance assessment toolkits. Conduct assessments and evaluate compliance effectiveness for technology infrastructure, applications, and third‑party dependencies. Improve compliance with security standards and policies through continuous improvement, project management, and automation and innovation in security practices and processes. Skills and Attributes for Success Proven experience in compliance management within Information Security. Ability to balance security needs with business impact. Strong leadership and organizational skills. Capability to build relationships and facilitate compliance to security policies. Experience in risk assessments and recommending remediation strategies. Ability to develop and oversee enforcement protocols. Proficient in communicating complex issues and negotiating solutions. Knowledgeable in technical infrastructure and applications. Ability to work well with others to facilitate and enhance the understanding & compliance to security policies. Assist with metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of policy enforcement and generate regular reports. High level of integrity, trustworthiness and confidence to represent the company and security leadership with professionalism. To Qualify for the Role, You Must Have At least 8 years of experience in Cyber Security or a related field. At least 3 years of experience in a leadership role managing a team. A degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Computer Science, or related discipline; or equivalent work experience. One or more of the following or equivalent certifications: Certified Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified Information System Auditor (CISA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC) in related area, CIPP, CIPT. Familiarity with security standards like ISO 27001/27002, NIST, PCI DSS, ITIL, COBIT. Understanding of governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) frameworks. Experience with regulatory requirements such as PCI, SOX, HIPAA, GDPR, GLBA. Proven ability to identify and mitigate security risks proactively. Capability to work with diverse teams and promote an enterprise‑wide, collaborative security culture. Experience in managing communication and recommendations to IT project teams. Strong English language communication skills and the ability to work with diverse teams. Ideally, You’ll Also Have Sound judgment, tact, and decision‑making ability. Familiarity with local and regional regulatory requirements. Flexibility to adapt to evolving priorities and business needs. Exceptional management, interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills. Proven project management expertise, ideally with PMP certification or equivalent experience. Hands‑on experience with GRC platforms like RSA Archer or IBM Open Pages. What we look for We are looking for individuals with a passion for information security and demonstrated ability to apply their knowledge to new and emerging technologies that are supporting the growth strategy of a global professional services firm. What we offer you The compensation ranges below are provided in order to comply with United States pay transparency laws. Other geographies will follow their local salary guidelines, which may not be a direct conversion of published US salary ranges. At EY, we’ll develop you with future‑focused skills and equip you with world‑class experiences. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business. The base salary range for this job in all geographic locations in the US is $128,100 to $239,600. The base salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $153,800 to $272,300. Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options. Hybrid model: Most people in external, client‑serving roles work together in person 40‑60% of the time over the course of an engagement, project or year. Flexible vacation policy: You’ll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You’ll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed. Equal Employment Opportunity EY provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected basis, including arrest and conviction records, in accordance with applicable law. EY is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities, including veterans with disabilities. 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