RMS - Americas Data Stewardship Office- Senior Associate - EY Global Delivery Services

EY; Buenos Aires; On-site; ARS 1,674,000 - 2,343,600; Full time

Job summary

Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd in Buenos Aires is seeking a Senior Associate for the Americas Data Stewardship Office to support Client Data Risk initiatives across strategic US accounts. You will collaborate with risk, privacy, legal, information security, and business teams to implement governance frameworks and drive data risk management activities.

The role offers exposure to data governance, data protection, and client data risk management, while developing stakeholder engagement,

Qualifications

• Fluent English (C1 or above).
• 3–5 years of experience in Data Risk, Data Governance, Data Protection, Privacy, Compliance, Information Security, Technology Risk, Data Stewardship, or related areas.
• Experience supporting governance, compliance, risk, or data-related initiatives.
• Experience working with stakeholders across different business, risk, and technology functions.
• Ability to coordinate activities, manage deliverables, and drive assigned responsibilities with limited supervision.
• Experience preparing presentations, leadership updates, reports, executive summaries, or governance materials.

Responsibilities

• Support implementation of data risk, data governance, and data protection frameworks across accounts and business functions.
• Review client data protection requirements and support execution of appropriate risk mitigation activities.
• Contribute to data risk assessments, business data flow mapping, data lifecycle reviews, and remediation planning.
• Identify risks, issues, and opportunities for improvement and recommend practical solutions.
• Support development and enhancement of processes that strengthen data risk management and compliance activities.
• Act as a key point of contact for assigned accounts, workstreams, or initiatives.
• Coordinate activities across risk, privacy, legal, technology, and business stakeholders.
• Facilitate stakeholder discussions, document actions, and support execution of agreed plans.
• Independently manage assigned activities and contribute to the successful delivery of data risk initiatives.
• Prepare presentations, executive summaries, dashboards, leadership updates, and governance materials.
• Translate complex risk and governance topics into clear and concise business messages.
• Support governance forums, leadership meetings, and account reviews through high-quality reporting and analysis.
• Present findings, recommendations, and next steps to stakeholders in a structured and professional manner.
• Analyze information from multiple sources to identify risks, trends, and improvement opportunities.
• Support development of recommendations and action plans to address identified issues.
• Contribute to ongoing enhancement of processes, templates, reporting approaches.

Skills

Data governance

Data protection

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Presentations

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Location: CABA

Other locations: Primary Location Only

Date: Jul 17, 2026

Requisition ID: 1724562

Career Family: Risk Management Services

Role Type: Americas Data Stewardship Office - Senior Associate

Role Rank: 65

Current Rank: -

Location: Buenos Aires

Opportunity

The Americas Data Stewardship Office (DSO) supports US accounts in implementing Client Data Risk frameworks and strengthening data governance and data protection practices.

We are looking for a Senior Associate to support Client Data Risk initiatives across strategic US accounts. Working with account teams and stakeholders across risk, privacy, legal, information security, and business functions, you will contribute to framework implementation, stakeholder coordination, and data risk management activities.

This role offers an opportunity to build expertise in data governance, data protection, and client data risk management while developing skills in stakeholder engagement, executive communications, and delivery of strategic initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Data Risk & Governance

• Support implementation of data risk, data governance, and data protection frameworks across accounts and business functions.
• Review client data protection requirements and support execution of appropriate risk mitigation activities.
• Contribute to data risk assessments, business data flow mapping, data lifecycle reviews, and remediation planning.
• Identify risks, issues, and opportunities for improvement and recommend practical solutions.
• Support development and enhancement of processes that strengthen data risk management and compliance activities.

Stakeholder Coordination & Delivery

• Act as a key point of contact for assigned accounts, workstreams, or initiatives.
• Coordinate activities across risk, privacy, legal, technology, and business stakeholders.
• Facilitate stakeholder discussions, document actions, and support execution of agreed plans.
• Independently manage assigned activities and contribute to the successful delivery of data risk initiatives.

Executive Communication & Reporting

• Prepare presentations, executive summaries, dashboards, leadership updates, and governance materials.
• Translate complex risk and governance topics into clear and concise business messages.
• Support governance forums, leadership meetings, and account reviews through high-quality reporting and analysis.
• Present findings, recommendations, and next steps to stakeholders in a structured and professional manner.

Analysis & Continuous Improvement

• Analyze information from multiple sources to identify risks, trends, and improvement opportunities.
• Support development of recommendations and action plans to address identified issues.
• Contribute to ongoing enhancement of processes, templates, reporting approaches.

Skills and Attributes for Success

• Understanding of data governance, data protection, privacy, and risk management principles.
• Experience supporting governance, compliance, risk, or data-related initiatives and frameworks.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to identify issues and recommend practical solutions.
• Effective communication and stakeholder coordination skills.
• Experience preparing presentations, executive summaries, management updates, or reporting materials.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently on assigned activities, and collaborate effectively across teams.
• Proactive mindset with strong attention to detail and a continuous improvement focus.

Required Qualifications

• Fluent English (C1 or above).
• 3–5 years of experience in Data Risk, Data Governance, Data Protection, Privacy, Compliance, Information Security, Technology Risk, Data Stewardship, or related areas.
• Experience supporting implementation of governance, compliance, risk management, or data protection activities.
• Experience working with stakeholders across different business, risk, and technology functions.
• Ability to coordinate activities, manage deliverables, and drive assigned responsibilities with limited supervision.
• Experience preparing presentations, leadership updates, reports, executive summaries, or governance materials.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a global or matrix organization.
• Familiarity with data governance, privacy, information security, or regulatory compliance frameworks.
• Experience supporting process improvement, change management, or transformation initiatives.
• Exposure to client-facing or stakeholder-facing environments.
• IAPP certification (CIPP/E, CIPP/US, CIPM) or similar qualifications.

What We Look For

We are looking for a motivated and solutions‑oriented professional who is interested in data risk, governance, and data protection and is eager to build expertise in this area. The ideal candidate combines analytical thinking, strong communication skills, and the ability to work effectively with a broad range of stakeholders.

This person should be comfortable managing assigned responsibilities independently, contributing to problem‑solving discussions, preparing executive‑ready materials, and supporting implementation of data‑related initiatives. Success in this role requires curiosity, collaboration, attention to detail, and a practical approach to delivering solutions that help manage client data risks.

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.