US Ethics Program, Senior Associate

US Ethics Program, Senior Associate

Join our Core Business Services (CBS) team, where you will support the essential business enablement functions that keep our organization running strong. As a CBS professional, you will work across teams to provide the knowledge, resources, and tools that help EY deliver exceptional quality service to our clients, win in the marketplace, and support EY’s growth and profitability. Major teams within CBS include Finance, Information Technology, Human Resources, Enterprise Support Services, Brand Marketing and Communications, Business Development, Knowledge, and Ethics & Compliance.

The Ethics & Compliance function helps protect EY from risks that arise from its professional practice. Ethics & Compliance teams provide coordinated advice and assistance on regulatory and risk management issues, as well as management and oversight regarding the organization’s ethics.

Job Summary:

As an Americas Ethics Program Senior Associate, you will support the firmwide Ethics & Compliance Program efforts, through:

• Executing an effective communication, training, and engagement strategy to support a culture of integrity and accountability and advising professionals across a range of service lines, industry sectors, and geographic Areas
• Supporting the management of Ethics Program framework activities to embed ethics into the rhythm of business with a shared vision throughout EY
• Identifying and implementing modifications and enhancements, enabling the process(es) to support firm priorities and needs.

You will work independently, with periodic feedback.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate operations of the Ethics Champions program, an ambassador program of 200+ high performing leaders across all Service Lines and Offices, including providing support to the Ethics Champions and executing program activities and initiatives such as roundtables, meetings, and communications strategies 
• Assist in the content development and execution of an Ethics & Compliance communication plan and training approach to embed EY culture across the firm and highlight key ethics responsibilities  
• Provide administrative support for Ethics & Compliance initiatives, including documenting and executing review processes, creating and maintaining project plans, and coordinating collaboration between internal stakeholders
• Leverage data analytics to identify trends in behavior and identify opportunities to improve our culture and ethics program
• Assist in executing the ethics framework across the firm, implementing new strategy, and reviewing the application of the ethics program foundational elements
• Recommend ways to improve process(es) and learning, and/or develop new approaches, calling on your Ethics & Compliance, technical, and business experience
• Coordinate updates that are provided through strategic and ongoing meetings
• Support research and analysis across the topics relevant to the Ethics & Compliance program. Interpret policies and processes, determine required actions, and document the diligence with which tasks are performed, to help meet the demands of external regulators
• Develop relationships, and build a network of people within your team and across the firm
• Provide support and act as a liaison for active and in development technology enablement projects

Skills and attributes for success:

• Well-developed organizational skills and the ability to coordinate processes and projects with multiple internal stakeholder groups
• Ability to write processes, procedure manuals and plans on complex matters that are easily understood
• Ability to think creatively and contribute ideas to fresh solutions in training and communications; creative writing and/or learning design experience is a plus
• Strong technical abilities and the use of analytical methodology to execute projects
• Independently answer complex, non-routine questions from internal clients, including interactions that may require a high degree of emotional intelligence
• Personal ownership and accountability, with the ability to prioritize workload and deliver credible outputs within strict deadlines
• Understand the need for change initiatives and act as a positive advocate for necessary changes
• Analytical approach to evaluate existing processes to offer innovative ideas for improvement and allow for operational efficiency and effectiveness
• Ethical decision-making skills and a demonstrated history of personal integrity
• Experience in an employee-facing Human Resources or Talent role is a plus

To qualify, candidates must have:

• Astute attention to detail
• Flexibility to adapt to different working situations
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient technology skills (Microsoft Office, SharePoint)
• Ability to successfully handle multiple tasks in a timely manner
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
• Approximately 3 – 5+ years related experience

• 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.