Hilary Zhang

Hilary is a seasoned Manager in EY’s compliance solutions practice, tackling cross‑border investigations and third‑party risk with equal rigor and curiosity. She steps into complexity – turning uncertainty into clarity, risk into insight, and compliance into a strategic advantage.

What makes you a Risky Woman?

What makes Hilary a woman working in risk is her willingness to step into uncertainty, ask the uncomfortable questions, and challenge assumptions others overlook. She navigates complexity with rigor and judgment, balancing skepticism with clarity – turning risk, compliance, and investigations into tools for trust, accountability, and better decisions.

Name your top 3 achievements

1. Ran a full marathon.
2. Led a cross-boarding investigation with 8 different global teams and 14 different languages.
3. Sponsors and supports grassroots animal rescue efforts in China.

What is the biggest risk you’ve taken in your career?

Moving from China to the US by myself.

What’s something most people don’t know about you?

I am a proud cat mom of 2 kittens.

What is the best quality for successful leaders in Risk?

A great leader in Risk stays clear‑headed under tremendous pressure, protects their people, takes responsibility when things go wrong, and gives credit to others when things go right.