Policy & Standards Enablement
Posted 14 Oct 2026
Advertised as “Policy & Standards Enablement Lead - EY GDS”
BranchFactor Summary
The original posting with the fluff stripped out
- Expected experience
- 8–10 yrs
- Management level
- Individual contributor
No salary listed for this role.
CertificationsCRISC, CISA, CISM, CISSP, CGEIT
Field of studyBusiness, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Risk Management (or related)
Study levelBachelor's
About EY
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. We're counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better. Join us and help build an exceptional experience for yourself and a better working world for all.
Job Summary
Enterprise Technology is a global organization that delivers reliable, secure and resilient technology services and solutions to enable an exceptional technology experience for EY people. As part of the Enterprise Technology Risk & Compliance (ETRC) team, the Policy and Standards Enablement Lead will establish and lead the ET policy and standards governance capability. Reporting to the ET Risk and Compliance Lead, this role aligns ET policies, standards and compliance requirements with enterprise risk management, information security, legal, privacy and regulatory expectations, while driving adoption, awareness and continuous improvement across the technology landscape.
Responsibilities
The Policy and Standards Enablement Lead will provide strategic leadership and governance for technology policies, standards, regulatory requirements and compliance enablement activities.
Key responsibilities include
- Lead the ET policy and standards governance framework, including policy lifecycle management, review processes and governance reporting.
- Align ET policies and standards with Information Security, Risk Management, Legal, Privacy and Service Quality Management requirements.
- Assess emerging risk, compliance, and regulatory requirements and translate them into actionable technology guidance and standards.
- Drive policy awareness, communications, education and adoption programs across ET.
- Advise technology leaders on policy interpretation, standards implementation and compliance obligations.
- Partner with ET Risk & Controls Governance and ET Assurance & Compliance teams to embed policies and standards into control frameworks and compliance activities.
- Support strategic initiatives, including AI-related programs, emerging technology adoption and enterprise transformation efforts.
- Monitor compliance with approved policies and standards, identify gaps and recommend corrective actions and continuous improvements.
Analytical / Decision-Making Responsibilities
The role applies analytical and strategic thinking to assess policy, regulatory and compliance impacts across ET. It requires sound judgment to prioritize governance initiatives, interpret requirements, evaluate risks and provide recommendations to technology leadership while influencing consistent practices across stakeholder groups.