Technology, Risk Assurance, Senior Associate

Job title: Technology, Risk Assurance, Senior Associate

Job description: Line of Service Assurance

Industry/Sector Not Applicable

Specialism Conduct and Compliance

Management Level Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary Today’s interconnected digital ecosystem means that handling the immediate and long-term impact of risks is a major concern for our clients. Our clients are also investing in technology and moving to the cloud in order to transform their businesses and turn risks into opportunities. Our team in risk assurance helps our clients create proactive, preventative and holistic approaches to information risk, bringing a full range of expertise to address our clients’ business challenges. We help clients navigate today’s complex business and technology environment and help them build trust and confidence in the systems and processes enabled by technology they depend on to run their businesses.

In Risk Assurance Services, you’ll gain exposure to a variety of clients, industries and technologies. You will gain knowledge, experience and mentorship needed to grow as a professional who not only understands the relevant technology risks of today, but can also communicate and provide guidance to our clients in this constantly evolving space. You will gain opportunities to interact with senior management at clients and continue to build your own brand in the marketplace.

By creatively using the many resources at your disposal (off-shore service centers, data transformation and visualisation tools as well as purpose built tools and accelerators), you will help provide assurance to our clients over their technology driven controls and business processes. The increase in significant client transformations as a result of cloud based technology and emerging technologies creates even more opportunities for you to gain diverse and interesting experiences.

What you’ll create and do

As a Senior Associate, you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. Responsibilities include:

Leading your team in carrying out the audit work in an optimal fashion in compliance with deadlines and budgetary requirements outlined in the planning phase

With a focus on higher complexity areas, documenting clear and concise audit evidence obtained during the execution of the audit and validate their relevance and quality of information.

Conducting analyses of control deficiencies noted during the course of the audit and their impact on financial data and the overall audit strategy

Establishing and maintaining collaborative relationships internally with PwC teams and external clients

Supporting Managers and Senior Managers in the planning of audits based on a careful assessment of risks and controls in compliance with PwC’s auditing standards

Working with existing processes/systems whilst making constructive suggestions for improvements and highlighting high risk areas and control gaps.

Supporting development of more junior staff through on the job coaching

Actively monitoring external trends in the areas of IT, remote access features, authentication mechanisms, threat/risk evaluations, intrusion tests and vulnerability evaluation while also acquiring knowledge on these topics

Work with audit and non-audit clients to address the risks associated with significant technology change / implementations

What you’ll bring to this role

An interest in upskilling for a digital world and technology trends, an openness to learning new tools and adapting how you work

A demonstrated commitment to valuing differences and working alongside diverse people and perspectives

Hands on experience conducting full cycle risk and control assessments (planning through to execution) including ability to lead with frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, HITRUST, CIS, SOC 2, COSO, COBIT

Proven ability to document processes, risks and controls, develop and execute testing programs, assess control design and operating effectiveness, and to provide recommendations for improvements

Demonstrated commitment to providing excellent client service, by building and maintaining productive relationships with both internal and external clients

Excellent knowledge of technology, IT practices and standards, infrastructure-related risks and controls in the areas of information security

Foundational understanding of ERP environments (for example Oracle, SAP)

Ability to maintain high standard to deliver projects/assignments on time

Certifications in CISSP, PMP, CRISC, CISM or CISA (differential)

Exposure to various data analytic tools (Tableau, Alteryx)

Excellent communication, interpersonal and relationship management skills

Bilingual proficiency in French and English is considered an asset

Why you’ll love working for PwC

At PwC, we support you through a range of financial and non-financial rewards and benefits. Discover a life that works for you with our diverse, inclusive and flexible culture. To learn how you can grow and shine in your career at PwC, please visit:

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Applying at PwC

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Travel Requirements Up to 20%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship? No

Government Clearance Required? No

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PwC is committed to building a diverse workforce representative of the communities we serve. We encourage and are pleased to consider all qualified candidates, without regard to race, colour, citizenship, religion, sex, marital / family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, aboriginal status, age, disability or persons who may require an accommodation, to apply.

Every day we see how people make businesses great. But it’s not only about skills. If your experience is close to what we’re looking for, please consider applying. We recognize that experience comes in many forms, and passionate teams reimagine the possible. Create your future at PwC.

PwC s’engage à bâtir une équipe diversifiée et représentative des collectivités qu’il sert. Nous invitons toutes les personnes qualifiées, sans égard à leur appartenance ethnique, leur race, leur religion, leur sexe, leur orientation sexuelle, leur identité sexuelle, leur statut d’autochtone, leur âge, leur handicap ou leurs besoins en matière d’adaptation du milieu de travail, à présenter leur candidature, qu’il nous fera plaisir d’examiner.

Chaque jour, nous voyons des personnes participer à l’essor des entreprises. Ce n’est pas seulement une question de compétences. Si votre expérience se rapproche de ce que nous recherchons, n’hésitez pas à postuler. Nous sommes conscients que l’expérience peut prendre diverses formes et que des équipes de passionnés peuvent réinventer le possible. Créez votre avenir chez PwC.

Company: PwC

Expected salary:

Location: Toronto, ON

Job date: Thu, 13 May 2021 23:57:57 GMT