Assistant Director-Policy Lead Support

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Career Family-RM - Innovation Risk

Role Type-GDS - Risk Management Services

The opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the GDS Risk Management Services (RMS) Innovation Risk function in Gurgaon, India. We are looking for an experienced professional to join our team as Assistant Director- Policy Lead Support focusing on regulatory and public policy for AI and emerging technologies.

As Assistant Director - Policy Lead Support, you will help EY stay ahead of rapidly evolving AI regulation and expectations. You will manage key Responsible AI policy content, interpret regulatory requirements, and support the deployment of guidance and controls across service lines, functions, regions and geographies.

You will work with Public Policy, Legal/Compliance, Global Counsel's Office (GCO), Risk Management, technical teams and business leaders to translate external developments into practical, adoptable firmwide standards and guidance.

Your responsibilities

• Work closely with the Global Policy Lead to develop and implement the organization’s Responsible AI policy approach, including interpreting and maintaining related policies, guidance, FAQs, and stakeholder and client communications.
• Contribute to guidance on emerging topics such as AI transparency, accountability, sovereign AI, higher-risk AI applications and open-source AI.
• Collaborate with Public Policy, Legal/GCO, Compliance, Risk Management, InfoSec, Data Risk/Compliance and service line leaders to monitor regulatory developments in AI and emerging technologies, assess their implications, and align internal requirements with external messaging.
• Help translate regulatory expectations into practical controls, implementation plans and risk-management materials
• Prepare regulatory updates and supporting materials for AI governance forums
• Support to manage third-party AI risk, including due diligence, contractual considerations and transparency expectations, in collaboration with Legal and Supply Chain teams.
• Provide inputs into enterprise risk management materials covering emerging AI regulatory developments, potential risk scenarios and related management actions.
• Develop short training materials, playbooks, templates and FAQs to help teams understand and apply Responsible AI requirements in their day-to-day work.

Technical Skills

• Public policy, regulatory affairs, legal/compliance or risk management with experience on AI, data and privacy regulation.
• Policy drafting and interpretation skills, with the ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into practical controls and guidance.
• Understanding of Responsible AI principles and AI governance frameworks, including concepts such as high-risk systems, transparency, accountability, documentation and governance artifacts.
• Understanding of how AI systems and governance controls interact with regulatory requirements.
• Understanding of third-party risk and procurement or contracting implications for technology regulation.
• Comfortable in working with technical SMEs to ensure policies are implementable, measurable and aligned with responsible innovation practices.
• Familiarity with the EU AI Act or similar AI governance frameworks will be an advantage.
• Strong research skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially PowerPoint and Excel; familiarity with digital and generative AI tools for research and drafting is an advantage.

Business Skills

• Ability to interpret and apply global regulatory developments to EY's internal governance processes and firmwide standards.
• Stakeholder management, including engagement with senior leaders and cross-geo teams.
• Project management skills to drive deployment, communications and adoption at scale.
• Strong judgment and ability to handle sensitive topics, regulatory interactions and policy positions.
• Skilled in translating complex risk, compliance and regulatory topics into actionable guidance for diverse audiences.
• Takes a practical, solutions focused approach and delivers high-quality work that supports stakeholder needs.
• Responsive and adaptable to complex business challenges.
• Clear written and verbal communication

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Post Graduate degree or equivalent professional qualification in Law, Public Policy, Regulatory Affairs, Risk/Compliance, or a related field.
• 10+ years of relevant experience in public policy, regulatory affairs, legal/compliance, risk management or technology regulation roles.
• Experience with AI, data, privacy or emerging technology regulation and responsible innovation practices is preferred.
• Working in a Risk Management domain is an advantage.
• Exposure to third-party risk, procurement or contracting implications for technology regulation is an advantage.
• Strong drafting, research, communication and Microsoft Office skills.

What we look for

• Someone who wants to grow into a Policy Lead Support role at EY and develop future-focused skills in AI regulation, public policy and responsible innovation.
• A professional who can combine regulatory judgment with practical, adoptable guidance and collaborative stakeholder engagement.
• A passion to learn and contribute to the responsible and ethical procurement, development, deployment and use of AI and emerging technologies across EY.

What we offer 

EY Global Delivery Services (GDS) is a dynamic and truly global delivery network. We work across six locations - Argentina, China, India, the Philippines, Poland and the UK - and with teams from all EY service lines, geographies and sectors, playing a vital role in the delivery of the EY growth strategy. From accountants to coders to advisory consultants, we offer a wide variety of fulfilling career opportunities that span all business disciplines. In GDS, you will collaborate with EY teams on exciting projects and work with well-known brands from across the globe. We'll introduce you to an ever-expanding ecosystem of people, learning, skills and insights that will stay with you throughout your career.

• 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.

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