About the Role
As an Associate in PwC Canada's Risk Services practice, you will assess and strengthen technology controls for clients, evaluate IT environments, and provide insights to enhance trust in their systems. You will work with experienced professionals, utilize AI and digital tools, and contribute to a firm invested in your success.
Responsibilities
- Conduct audit work efficiently while meeting timelines and budgets.
- Maintain constant communication with the lead advisor and/or director.
- Clearly and concisely document audit evidence, validating its relevance and quality.
- Analyze the impact of control deficiencies on financial data and audit strategy.
- Build and maintain collaborative relationships within the department and with clients.
- Actively monitor external trends in IT, remote access, authentication, threat and risk assessments, penetration testing, and vulnerability assessments.
- Identify business development opportunities and present services to potential clients.
Requirements
- Enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate university program in Business Technology Management or a related area.
- Motivated to learn about technologies, IT practices and standards, infrastructure-related risks and controls in security and IT, and IT control frameworks.
- Motivated to learn about the analysis of IT risks and internal controls, including control objectives and control procedures.
- Motivated to learn about analyzing the impact of IT risks and internal controls on organizations’ financial, strategic, and operational objectives.
- Proven ability to manage multiple tasks in a dynamic and constantly evolving environment.
- Recognized strong analytical, conceptualization, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
- Strong skills in prioritization and problem-solving.
Skills
- Accepting Feedback
- Active Listening
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) Platform
- Auditing
- Auditing Methodologies
- Client Management
- Communication
- Compliance Program Implementation
- Data Analysis and Interpretation
- Data Ingestion
- Data Modeling
- Data Quality
- Data Security
- Data Transformation
- Data Visualization
- Emotional Regulation
- Empathy
- External Audit
- Financial Reporting
- Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS)
- Governance Framework
- Inclusion
- Information Security
- Intellectual Curiosity
Location
- Canada
Work Type
- Full-time
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- Associate
Education Level
- Undergraduate or graduate university program in Business Technology Management or related area
Salary/Compensations
- $66,000 - $76,000
Benefits
- Comprehensive health and wellness benefits package
- Mental health support ($3,500 annually)
- Flexible work options
- Paid time off to volunteer
- Leadership development opportunities
- Inclusive employee networks
- Personalized Benefits & Wellbeing: Flexible health, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage.
- Virtual care
- Up to a $750 lifestyle account for wellness, fitness, and personal growth.
- Employer matching for retirement savings
- Financial planning resources
- Banking programs
- Coaching
- Mentoring
- Clear career paths
- Up to 31 paid days off including summer and winter office closures
- Substitute a public holiday to observe your religious holiday
- International remote work options
About the Company
- PwC Canada is a community of solvers tackling important problems.
- We are invested in your success from day one.
- We offer a vibrant culture that values belonging, purpose, and continuous learning.
- We acknowledge and work on the traditional territories of the First Nations, Métis and Inuit Peoples.
- We commit to allyship and solidarity in addressing systemic racism, colonialism and oppression experienced by Indigenous Peoples.
Equal Opportunity
- We are committed to providing accommodation throughout the application, interview, and employment process.
- Our use of AI helps ensure we combat bias by evaluating candidates equally and fairly.
- Final hiring decisions always involve human review.
