Location: Colombo
Other locations: Primary Location Only
Salary: Competitive
Date: Jun 30, 2026
Job description
Requisition ID: 1718077
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.
The opportunity
We’re looking for Senior Consultant who help our clients improve their security and data protection posture to respond to the dynamic data and security threats. You will provide data privacy and protection domain expertise and utilise your business insight to work closely with our clients to advise, design, build, deploy and test pragmatic security solutions that will give real and tangible benefits and security enhancement. In line with EY’s commitment to quality, you’ll confirm that work is of the highest quality as per EY’s quality standards and is reviewed by the next-level reviewer. As an influential member of the team, you’ll help to create a positive learning culture and help fellow team members to develop and grow together.
Your key responsibilities
Lead the execution of comprehensive Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs) and Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) for clients, identifying potential data privacy risks and providing their remediation plans.
Develop and implement robust consent management frameworks to ensure clients' adherence to data subject consent requirements as per applicable regulations.
Conduct in-depth data privacy gap assessments and maturity assessments to identify areas for improvement and guide clients in developing a strategic roadmap for program enhancement.
Provide strategic guidance on data subject rights, including access requests, rectification requests, and erasure requests.
Craft and implement effective incident response plans to manage data breaches and privacy incidents, minimizing risk and upholding regulatory compliance.
Develop and maintain Records of Processing Activities (RoPAs) for clients, ensuring transparency and accountability.
Partner with clients to develop and maintain comprehensive privacy policies and procedures that align with industry best practices and applicable data privacy regulations.
Cultivate a deep understanding of the latest data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, DPDPA, China PIPL, etc) and advise clients on their potential business implications.
Facilitate training sessions for both internal and client teams to raise awareness of data privacy best practices.
Effectively manage stakeholder relationships, ensuring clear communication and project alignment.
Foster strong collaboration with colleagues across diverse disciplines (e.g., legal, technology) to deliver holistic privacy solutions to clients.
Skills and attributes for success
Relevant work Experience: 3 to 4 years.
Proven track record of successfully conducting PIAs, DPIAs, privacy gap assessments, and privacy maturity assessments for diverse clients.
In-depth knowledge of data subject rights and experience in supporting clients with their fulfilment.
A proven ability to develop and implement data breach response plans and manage privacy incidents effectively.
Experience in developing privacy strategies and roadmaps.
Experience in planning and implementation of privacy controls.
Strong understanding on RoPA documentation.
Demonstrated ability to craft and maintain comprehensive privacy policies and procedures.
Proficiency in a variety of data privacy regulations, including GDPR, CCPA, PIPEDA, DPDPA etc.
Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with stakeholders at all levels.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify complex privacy issues and develop practical solutions.
A passion for data privacy and a commitment to staying current with evolving industry trends and regulations.
Good Understanding of risk assessment frameworks.
To qualify for the role, you must have
Graduates / BE - B. Tech / MCA / M. Sc (Stats, Maths, Computer Science) / MBA with background in computer science and programming.
Certifications related to Data Privacy such as CIPP, CIPM, CIPT etc.
Functional and non-functional privacy requirements definition and documentation experience.
Ideally, you’ll also have
Project management skills.
CISSP, CISA, CISM, CEH, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor and Lead Implementer.
What we look for
A team of people with commercial acumen, technical experience and enthusiasm to learn new things in this fast-moving environment with consulting skills.
An opportunity to be a part of market-leading, multi-disciplinary team of 1400 + professionals, in the only integrated global transaction business worldwide.
Opportunities to work with EY Consulting practices globally with leading businesses across a range of industries.
What working at EY offers
At EY, we’re dedicated to helping our clients, from start–ups to Fortune 500 companies — and the work we do with them is as varied as they are.
You get to work with inspiring and meaningful projects. Our focus is education and coaching alongside practical experience to ensure your personal development. We value our employees, and you will be able to control your own development with an individual progression plan. You will quickly grow into a responsible role with challenging and stimulating assignments. Moreover, you will be part of an interdisciplinary environment that emphasizes high quality and knowledge exchange. Plus, we offer:
Support, coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around.
Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career.
The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you.
EY | Building a better working world
EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.
Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate.
Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today.
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