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The Sovereign AI Strategist role is a part of the Global Applied Innovation (GAI) team within the Growth & Innovation function at EY. Global Applied Innovation is a team of over 200 individuals across the globe that team together to deliver tangible value for EY, our clients, and the world enabled by data, AI and next frontier technologies.

The opportunity

As a Sovereign AI Analyst, you will help EY clients and internal stakeholders navigate the policy, architecture, and operational dimensions of Sovereign AI - including data residency, model governance, secure compute, and national/regional compliance - while contributing to client-ready collateral and pursuit support. You'll collaborate with GAI leaders and cross-functional teams to:

• Translate country/regional requirements into practical Sovereign AI reference architectures, deployment patterns, and risk controls for public-sector and regulated-industry contexts.

• Contribute to client conversation packs and strategic account plans for Sovereign AI engagements.

• Support thought leadership and internal enablement content.

• Connect Sovereign AI guidance to AI-ready data capabilities and Next Frontier initiatives to ensure end-to-end solution integrity

Your key responsibilities

• Client & Market Enablement

• Contribute to Sovereign AI client packs (slides, one-pagers, FAQs) tailored by sector and region; maintain reusable assets in GAI repositories.

• Participate in strategic account planning and pursuits, preparing analyses and visuals that map compliance constraints to feasible AI solution architectures.

• Assist with demos or briefing content that links Sovereign AI requirements to AI-ready data patterns (e.g., data flywheel, marketplaces) for client conversations.

• Research & Architecture Support

• Monitor policies (data sovereignty, model sovereignty, compute locality, export controls) across priority geographies and synthesize implications for EY offerings.

• Draft reference designs (controls, patterns, "green lanes" for synthetic data) aligned with Responsible AI and regulated-industry standards; collaborate with engineering and delivery teams for validation.

• Contribute to Next Frontier knowledge artifacts (Quantum, Physical AI, Agentic/CodeGen) where they intersect with Sovereign AI requirements.

• Asset & Program Support

• Help maintain client conversation libraries, playbooks, and internal enablement materials that reflect GAI strategy, priorities, and KPIs.

• Provide inputs to Moonshot.ai initiatives and asset builds where Sovereign AI considerations are material (e.g., deployment, governance, controls).

• Collaboration & Quality

• Work across Super Regions, Service Lines, and alliances to ensure consistent messaging and compliant delivery patterns.

• Uphold EY standards for Responsible AI documentation and solution assurance in line with GAI guidance. (Aligns with our certification/assurance approach described in GAI materials.)

Skills and attributes for success

• Client centricity and outcome orientation.

• Structured problem-solving with attention to regulatory detail.

• Collaboration across geographies, service lines, and alliances.

• Clear communication: the ability to distill complex policy/technical topics into actionable guidance.

To qualify for the role you must have

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data/AI, Public Policy, Information Systems, or related field.

• Foundational understanding of AI/ML pipelines and cloud architectures (any major hyperscaler).

• Demonstrated interest in Sovereign AI: data residency, privacy/security controls, model governance, and compliance frameworks.

• Strong analytical and written communication skills; ability to produce concise briefing materials for senior stakeholders

Ideally you also have these characteristics

• Exposure to public-sector or regulated-industry technology programs (e.g., health, financial services, energy, defense).

• Experience with synthetic data concepts, secure data sharing, or data marketplace patterns.

• Familiarity with Next Frontier topics (Quantum, Physical AI, Agentic/CodeGen) and their policy/architecture implications.

What we look for

We are seeking a candidate with cross-functional collaboration skills and a passion for innovation and next frontier technologies. Top performers will work well in a fast-paced environment while multitasking and managing numerous stakeholder requests.

What we offer you

The compensation ranges below are provided in order to comply with United States pay transparency laws. Other geographies will follow their local salary guidelines, which may not be a direct conversion of published US salary ranges. At EY, we'll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We'll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more .

• We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you'll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business. The base salary range for this job in all geographic locations in the US is $64,200 to $116,400. The base salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $77,000 to $132,300. Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options.

• Join us in our team-led and leader-enabled hybrid model. Our expectation is for most people in external, client serving roles to work together in person 40-60% of the time over the course of an engagement, project or year.

• Under our flexible vacation policy, you'll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You'll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.

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