Director, Data, AI and Records Risk Management and Transformation

About the role

EY is looking for an experienced Director to join its Financial Services Risk Management practice in Sydney on a full-time basis. As a senior leader in the Operational Risk and Transformation team, you will shape and grow the data risk, AI risk and records risk business and lead high-impact engagements for banking, capital markets, asset managers, insurers and superannuation clients. You will be accountable for client relationships, market growth, solution development, engagement governance and senior talent development.

Key responsibilities

• Originate, shape and oversee major advisory, assurance and transformation programs for data management, AI risk management and records management.
• Advise executives and boards on risk strategy, governance, regulatory response and investment priorities.
• Set engagement direction and governance, challenge key judgements and hold quality, commercial performance and client outcomes accountable.
• Develop differentiated propositions and integrated business and technology solutions covering data lifecycle management, regulatory reporting and risk and control assurance.
• Lead business development, account planning, proposals and market campaigns to build a sustainable pipeline.
• Grow the practice through talent development, workforce planning, coaching and an inclusive high-performance culture.
• Strengthen the market profile through client networks, external forums and thought leadership on emerging data, AI and records risks.

Required profile

• Extensive senior consulting or industry experience in financial services risk, data, AI or records management.
• A strong record of developing executive relationships and acting 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.
• Strong leadership of senior teams, including talent development, succession planning and practice capability building.

Required skills

• Deep understanding of Australian and international regulatory expectations, including APRA and ASIC, and the ability to anticipate market implications.
• Commercial leadership and the ability to influence executive stakeholders while mobilising teams.

What we offer

• Career development with future-focused skills and world-class experiences.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• A comprehensive benefits package, including a yearly wellness incentive, an extra 8 weeks of flex leave per year and up to 26 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave.
• A competitive salary open to negotiation depending on skills and experience.