Senior Associate | Governance, Risk & Compliance

Line of Service

Assurance

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Assurance

Management Level

Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary

Our Governance, Risk and Compliance team (GRC) is expanding and we’re looking for a Senior Associate to join our vast community of solvers. The GRC focuses on assisting our clients in gaining confidence in how they effectively manage organisational risks, including risks in program design, implementation, and delivery. Our work involves designing, implementing, and delivering digitally-enabled assurance, compliance, regulatory, and risk management frameworks across organisations or within specific policy programs.

You’ll help solve complex problems by using your skills in:

• Governance, risk, compliance advice over policy, programs, business processes or suppliers, and entity-level governance

• Risk and process improvement

• Navigating an evolving risk and regulatory landscape by developing and executing test plans

In our GRC team, your impact will be seen by:

• Supporting clients with their strategic and enterprise wide risk assessments, including development and challenge of Board risk appetite statements and executive key risk indicator

• Hands on involvement in the facilitation of workshops and risk deep dives, with the support and coaching of senior risk experts

• Developing risk management strategies for our clients to drive compliance and strengthen their existing processes and controls

• Leading the engagement management and manage the end to end execution of our key internal audit engagements

About PwC

At PwC, we are a human-led, tech-powered community of solvers. We approach problems with curiosity, collaboration and willingness to challenge the status quo to develop innovative solutions in partnership with Australian businesses and not-for-profits. Together, we strive to make a positive impact and drive meaningful change.

That’s where our people come in. Whether you’re just beginning your career or have plenty of experience under your belt, we believe your unique perspective can help us to deliver valued insights that make a real impact. Here, you’ll be surrounded by peers who have your back and leaders who support you, in an environment that encourages continuous learning and growth.

Your benefits

• Flexible working arrangements for how, where and when you work, ensuring you thrive while delivering top results for your team and clients

• More opportunities to connect with loved ones, with the ability to work up to four weeks from anywhere in Australia and select international locations

• Health and lifestyle perks like a wellness credit and discounted memberships

• Gender inclusive 26 weeks paid parental leave

• World-class development opportunities to accelerate your career

• Strong mentors, meaningful work and plenty of networking opportunities

• Dress for your day so you can feel confident and comfortable for whatever your day has in store for you

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion

We empower our people to use their creativity, authenticity and human differences to be champions of change and challenge our thinking. At PwC, we understand that diverse perspectives are necessary for solving complex problems. We believe that for diversity to truly flourish, it must be nurtured in an inclusive environment. That's why we are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued to thrive.

PwC is committed to making our recruitment processes inclusive, so if you need reasonable adjustments or would like to note which pronouns you use at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know. 

Emily Vegas is the Recruitment Manager for the role. As the team experiences high volumes of applications, we appreciate your patience to allow for a timely and fair process for all.

No Agencies Please: We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not submit CVs in response to this advertisement. We are only accepting applications direct from individuals.

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)

Degrees/Field of Study required:

Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Business Decisions, Business Performance Management, C-Level Presentations, Communication, Compliance Frameworks, Compliance Policies, Compliance Program Implementation, Compliance Review, Controls Testing, Corporate Governance, Creativity, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, External Audit, Finance Target Operating Model, Finance Transformation, Financial Reporting, Fraud Detection, Fraud Prevention, Group Facilitation {+ 17 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

Yes

Government Clearance Required?

No

Job Posting End Date

May 11, 2025