Associate - Risk & Quality
Core
An Associate in Risk & Quality at PwC's Internal Firm Services supports internal teams in mitigating client engagement risks, ensuring compliance with ISQM 1, and fostering a quality-oriented culture across the organization.
Role type
Associate, Risk & Quality (Internal Firm Services)
Builds
Internal audit and quality assurance programs for PwC's own firm operations
Domain
Professional Services / Audit & Assurance / Risk Management
Deliverable
dashboards & analysis
Required skills
ISQM 1 compliance, audit quality review, root cause analysis, stakeholder relationship management, regulatory documentation due diligence, coaching junior associates, process improvement, data analysis, auditing standards knowledge, company structures and banking products expertise
Preferred skills
ACCA Affiliate or ACA qualification, BS in Accounting & Finance, 1-2 years in quality control or internal audit
Technologies
None explicitly stated
Responsibilities
Evaluate and test the Firm's internal System of Quality Management; manage audit/non-audit/BAS review programmes from planning to completion; maintain leadership dashboards for Quality KPIs; perform root cause analyses for quality reviews; conduct timely file archival compliance testing; deliver R&Q training to partners and staff; support internal transformation projects; provide pragmatic advice to client-facing staff on R&Q queries
Seniority
Associate, entry-level IC with mentorship responsibilities