Director - Data, AI and Records Risk Management and Transformation

Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd; Sydney; On-site; AUD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Flexible work arrangements

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

EY is seeking a Director to lead Data, AI and Records Risk Management and Transformation in Sydney. You will shape and grow our data risk and AI risk businesses while leading high-impact engagements for financial services clients.

You will manage strategic client relationships, market growth, solution development and governance, driving senior talent development and an inclusive high-performance culture. A strong track record in risk and transformation within financial services is essential.

Qualifications

• Extensive senior consulting or industry experience across financial services risk, data, AI or records management.
• Proven ability to develop executive relationships and be a trusted adviser on risk and transformation.
• Successful track record originating and converting opportunities and growing strategic accounts.
• Experience leading large, multidisciplinary programs with accountability for commercial, quality and risk outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Originate, shape and oversee major advisory, assurance and transformation programs for data management, AI risk management and records management.
• Act as a trusted adviser to executive and board-level stakeholders on risk strategy, governance, regulatory response and investment priorities.
• Set engagement direction and governance, challenge key judgements and maintain accountability for quality, commercial performance and client outcomes.
• Develop differentiated propositions and integrated solutions spanning data lifecycle management, regulatory reporting and risk and control assurance.
• Lead business development, account planning, proposals and market campaigns to build a sustainable pipeline.

Skills

Executive stakeholder mgmt

Data risk

AI risk

Regulatory governance

Job description

Director - Data, AI and Records Risk Management and Transformation

Location: Sydney

Other locations: Primary Location Only

Date: 14 Sept 2026

Requisition ID: 1744359

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The opportunity

We are looking for an experienced Director to join our Financial Services Risk Management practice in Sydney on a full-time basis. As a senior leader in our specialised Operational Risk and Transformation team, you will shape and grow our data risk, AI risk and records risk business while leading high-impact engagements for top-tier financial services clients.

You will be accountable for strategic client relationships, market growth, solution development, engagement governance and the development of senior talent. Our clients include banking, capital markets participants, asset managers, insurers and superannuation organisations.

Your key responsibilities

You will provide strategic leadership across a portfolio of complex engagements and accounts, with responsibility for market relevance, commercial performance and sustained client impact. Your responsibilities will include:

• Originate, shape and oversee major advisory, assurance and transformation programs for data management, AI risk management and records management.
• Act as a trusted adviser to executive and board-level stakeholders on risk strategy, governance, regulatory response and investment priorities.
• Set engagement direction and governance, challenge key judgements and maintain accountability for quality, commercial performance and client outcomes.
• Develop differentiated propositions and integrated business and technology solutions spanning data lifecycle management, regulatory reporting and risk and control assurance.
• Lead business development, account planning, proposals and market campaigns, establishing a sustainable pipeline of opportunities.
• Build the practice through senior talent development, workforce planning, coaching and an inclusive high-performance culture.
• Strengthen market profile through client networks, external forums and thought leadership on emerging data, AI and records risks.

Skills and attributes for success

You will bring deep market credibility, strong commercial leadership and the ability to influence executive stakeholders while mobilising teams to deliver complex outcomes.

• Extensive senior consulting or industry experience across financial services risk, data, AI or records management.
• A strong record of developing executive relationships and being recognised as a trusted adviser on complex risk and transformation matters.
• Demonstrated success originating and converting significant opportunities, leading proposals and growing strategic accounts.
• Proven oversight of large, multidisciplinary programs with accountability for commercial, quality and risk outcomes.
• Deep understanding of relevant Australian and international regulatory expectations, including those of APRA and ASIC, and the ability to anticipate market implications.
• Strong leadership of senior teams, including talent development, succession planning and practice capability building.
• A recognised point of view and the ability to build market presence through networks, forums and thought leadership.

What weofferyou

• Careerdevelopment:At EY, your career is yours to shape!We’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences ey.com/au/careerdevelopment
• Flexibleworkarrangements:Our flexible work policies empower you to balance your professional and personal life, fostering a culture of trust and autonomy.
• Acomprehensivebenefitspackage: From a yearly wellness incentive,to access to additional 8 weeks of flex leave per year, and family-friendly policies, includingup to26 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave, we cater to your diverse needs to help you thrive both personally and professionally www.ey.com/au/benefits
• Salary:Weoffer a competitive salary which is open to negotiation pending on skills and experience.

Acknowledgement of Country

EY acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which EY offices are located around Australia. We pay our respects to their cultures, and to their Elders — past, present, and emerging. Find out more about our vision for reconciliation at ey.com/en_au/careers/indigenous

Inclusiveness is core to who we are and how we work together, driving value for our people and for our business. We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, cultures, sexual orientations, and gender identities and are committed to providing an equitable and barrier free recruitment experience for all. We encourage you to share any support and adjustments you need to be your best and participate equitably in our recruitment process. We understand sharing your needs with us can be daunting, so if you have questions before or during your application, we welcome you to get in touch [e-mail] or [phone] (option 2). Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential.

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