Forensics and Integrity Services - Discovery Information Governance Senior - Multiple locations

EY focuses on high-ethical standards and integrity among its employees and expects all candidates to demonstrate these qualities.  At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.  

Location: McLean, Washington DC, Boston, Philadelphia, New York, Charlotte, Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, San Francisco

 

 

Companies today are facing increasingly complex challenges related to the management of their business information and systems – heightened regulatory scrutiny of the use of text messaging and third-party messaging applications, lack of routine data disposition practices to rein in exponential data growth, and limited organizational awareness of the legal and regulatory obligations they are under to retain data are just a few notable examples. At EY, our Information Governance professionals regularly support the largest companies build and enhance Information Governance programs that are designed to effectively manage complex information risks related to data retention and disposition, third-party messaging, and legal hold and discovery response processes.

 

The opportunity

Our Forensic & Integrity Services team is growing, and as an Information Governance Senior you’ll play a key role in that growth. Working with clients across all industries, you’ll develop innovative recommendations to some of the most challenging Information Governance issues around. Since we work with such a diverse portfolio of clients across industries, you can expect to take on a wide range of projects, making this a great place to develop your skills and business knowledge. We are routinely engaged by clients to perform assessments, strategic program design and implementation, tactical project execution across Information Governance domains, including records and information management, third-party messaging, legal holds, and discovery response.

 

Your key responsibilities

Because all clients have unique issues, it’s no exaggeration to say you’ll never be doing the same type of engagement for too long. You’ll work with our clients’ legal and compliance departments, IT, data governance and records management teams to develop practical solutions that address operational challenges.

 

Skills and attributes for success

• Managing the key components of a portfolio of Forensic projects, including strategy, planning, and execution
• Developing long-term relationships across a network of existing and potential clients, understanding their businesses to provide tailored insights
• Continuous learning related to our clients’ industries, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement
• Developing your team through constant coaching and feedback, providing challenging goals and guaranteeing your people have the skills, knowledge, and opportunities to grow

To qualify for the role you must have

• A bachelor’s degree in Information Systems Management, Information Science, Information Management, business or related field; Juris Doctorate; or 2 to 4 years’ related work experience, preferably in a law firm or professional services firm.
• Familiarity with Information Governance concepts, processes and terminology (e.g., ephemeral messaging, retention and disposition, data classification, legacy / ROT data disposition, legal holds, discovery response).
• Familiarity with Information Governance technology ecosystem and how it supports Information Governance processes including: enterprise content / document management systems, records management systems, archival systems, legal hold management systems, mobile device management systems, communication surveillance applications, privacy compliance management systems, data discovery and scanning, etc.
• Familiarity with the legal and regulatory environment governing corporate data, including: recordkeeping requirements, SEC/DOJ messaging guidance, US and global data privacy and protection laws, legal preservation, etc.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including: experience reviewing and drafting corporate policies, procedures and other enablers; developing and presenting findings or recommendations; and interacting with external or client project teams.
• Excellent project management skills and the ability to prioritize when working on multiple engagements.
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills, and the confidence to communicate complex technical concepts to a wide range of audiences.
• The ability and willingness to travel and work in excess of standard