Compliance & Ethics Counsel Specialist

Job Description:

As Specialist, Data & AI Compliance, you have an important role in supporting Accenture’s new global Data & AI compliance program, reporting to and in close cooperation with the Ethics & Compliance Manager. The program ensures Accenture meets contractual obligations, legal and regulatory requirements as well as voluntary commitments made in the fields of data governance and artificial intelligence, with a strong focus on bringing Accenture’s values and culture to life.

This role will support our activities to design, build and maintain a strong compliance program which sits next to our mature data privacy program. A specific focus will be on ensuring alignment of the two programs and the support of joint program elements. You will work closely with the Data & AI Compliance, Data Privacy, Global Services Legal and Responsible AI teams. It is a full-time role that will be filled by an experienced professional able to demonstrate expertise and interest in the areas of digital, technology, governance and compliance.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• •Monitor legislative and regulatory activities, trade association policy work, voluntary commitments and similar developments related to data, artificial intelligence and data privacy;
• •Identify requirements and good practice that are aligned to our existing programs or might require enhancements of our compliance programs;
• •Draft and maintain Accenture standards and controls reflecting legal, regulatory and policy requirements as well as best practices;
• •Translate requirements, standards and policy documents into practical guidance;
• •Manage email communication, frequently asked questions etc. to provide timely and pragmatic advice;
• •Support client facing work such as providing guidance to contracting counsel;
• •Support the documentation of AI systems and solutions with a focus on high risk ones;
• •Provide advice to ensure data and AI compliance issues are considered at the outset of new services, offerings, projects, products and initiatives;
• •Keep abreast of technology trends and developments and their impact, and develop and deliver guidance and training for internal audiences;
• •Build and maintain strong and trusted relationships with internal stakeholders, in particular with legal, risk, information security and business teams.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

• •Demonstrated command of data governance and artificial intelligence, and related policy, laws and regulations;
• •Has worked supporting a compliance program, ideally at multinational organization and/or in the digital, AI or technology space;
• •Proven ability to operationalize and implement strategy and policies;
• •Demonstrated ability to identify, understand and assess trends and developments in data governance and AI, such as the proposed EU AI and digital packages, and to explain issues in a practical, results-focused manner;
• •Ability to synthesize complex analysis into clear and consistent recommendations;
• •Ability to prioritize and make decisions, and possess a high level of common sense, including the ability to see around the corner and spot risks before they materialize;
• •Strong verbal, written and interpersonal skills with the ability to interface, and develop relationships, with all levels of management and staff, and work cross-culturally.

Behaviours and Attributes:

• •Highly motivated and proactive, with the ability to articulate program scope and mission;
• •Curiosity for learning about new technology, industry best practices, and areas of risk, analyzing and turning new insights into concrete action;
• •Strong commitment to ethics, values and company culture;
• •Committed to building and maintaining a consistent global program;
• •Building and maintaining a network of good working relationships both internally and externally; and
• •Fluent in English.

Educational Requirement:

Must have:

• •Lawyer/bar admission: Not required (but preferred). A law degree is one qualifying background, but we are also open to the alternative degrees listed, with relevant Data & AI compliance/governance experience.
• •Relevant certifications (such as in data privacy, data governance, audit, AI, Information Security) considered as a plus.

Skills and Work Experience

Must Have:

• •Minimum 2-3 years of experience in a (ideally global) compliance and ethics/governance function;
• •Knowledge of data governance, data management principles, strategies and frameworks;
• •Knowledge of and experience in monitoring legal and regulatory trends and developments and translating those into actionable requirements;
• •Strong project management and organizational skills would be considered a plus.
• •Work Requirements:
• •No travel required;
• •Must have ability to effectively work with others remotely, manage a schedule with global stakeholders.

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