Kia ora, At PwC, our purpose is clear: to build trust in society and solve important problems. This is a place to keep growing. You’ll learn from the best, take on meaningful challenges, and make a lasting impact for our clients, our communities, and Aotearoa. This Management Level Senior Associate role in Risk Management and Compliance offers an excellent opportunity to grow your career within professional services in New Zealand.
Ngā kōrero mo tēnei tūranga / About the role: The Senior Associate in our internal Risk Management & Independence team plays a key role in strengthening the firm’s risk and quality frameworks. You’ll support the delivery of regulatory, compliance, and internal policy requirements, while embedding best-practice risk processes across the firm. The role also leverages emerging AI technologies to enhance efficiency, drive continuous improvement, and support innovation in risk management activities. Drawing on your professional services experience, you will help safeguard the firm’s reputation and reinforce the trust we uphold with our clients. This is a 9-month FTC where you’ll work closely with local and global teams, applying process management, strong attention to detail and communication skills to ensure adherence to laws, regulations, PwC network requirements and professional standards. If you’re self-motivated, curious, and keen to make a meaningful impact, this is an opportunity to contribute to a critical function within PwC, supporting our commitment to integrity and excellence, in a dynamic, fast-paced, and supportive environment. This role is ideal for those seeking compliance jobs in New Zealand or risk management jobs in Aotearoa.
Your day-to-day could include: Technology Risk Reviews, Policy Development and Implementation, Advisory and Support, Reporting and Communication, Collaboration, AI and Technology Integration.
Eligibility / Qualification Required:
- A minimum of 3 years' experience in risk management, compliance, or a related field within a professional services environment.
- Knowledge of data protection, privacy impact assessments, and general information protection processes is advantageous, but not essential.
- Familiarity with AI technologies and their application in risk management.
- Strong understanding of conflict of interest and independence regulations.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proactively builds shared understanding with colleagues by clarifying scope, expectations, and delivery requirements from the outset.
- Ability to constructively challenge and improve existing processes.
- Strong leadership and advisory skills to guide teams in adopting AI solutions.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Note: If you don’t meet every requirement, PwC still encourages you to apply, as your skills and potential may be a great fit.
General Conditions:
Ngā āhuatanga hirahira o te mahi ki PwC / Highlights of working at PwC NZ:
- Rewards: Discretionary bonus opportunities; generous referral bonuses; retail discounts & deals.
- Growth: Global network; leadership development; A.I. tools and training; formal learning pathways.
- Wellbeing: $250 annual wellbeing allowance; Life & income protection; Sonder/EAP/Headspace; 15 days’ paid sick leave; group-rate health insurance (eligibility applies).
- Reputation: PwC is known for shaping tomorrow. Join us and you’ll accelerate your career while helping clients and communities solve their most important problems.
- Flexibility: Flexible working; supportive coaching culture.
- Time off: Two paid recognition days off provided each year during our annual summer shutdown period; purchase up to two extra weeks’ annual leave.
- Whānau & community: Paid parental leave for all parents with flexible options and financial planning support; inclusive networks; paid volunteering leave.
Important Notes for Applicants:- PwC encourages early applications: This role may close before the listed date if a suitable candidate is identified.
- A.I. usage: Secure, A.I.-enabled tools may support parts of PwC's recruitment process, but all applications are reviewed and decisions are made by their people.
- Travel Requirements Not Specified.
- Available for Work Visa Sponsorship? No.
How to Apply:
Mō te aha tāu e tatari ana? / What are you waiting for? Hit Apply now.
- To learn how you can grow and shine in your career at PwC, visit our careers site at https://www.pwc.co.nz/careers.html.
- Please apply directly. PwC is not currently partnering with recruitment agencies for this role.
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