As a Security Risk & Engineering - Tech and Cyber Risk & Compliance - Senior Associate, you will focus on maintaining regulatory compliance and managing risks for clients, providing advice and solutions. You will help organizations navigate complex regulatory landscapes and enhance their internal controls to mitigate risks effectively. As a Senior Associate, you will build meaningful client connections and learn how to manage and inspire others. You will navigate increasingly complex situations, grow your personal brand, and deepen your technical skills and awareness of your strengths.
In this role, you will be part of our Cyber, Data & Tech Risk network, working within our Tech and Cyber Risk & Compliance practice. You will provide guidance on compliance strategies and help clients navigate complex regulatory landscapes. You are expected to anticipate the needs of your teams and clients, and to deliver quality. Embracing increased ambiguity, you will be comfortable when the path forward isn't clear, asking questions and using these moments as opportunities to grow. This position offers a chance to develop a deeper understanding of the business context and how it is changing, while upholding professional and technical standards.
Responsibilities
- Navigating complex regulatory landscapes to provide compliance guidance and risk mitigation strategies for clients
- Building meaningful client connections to understand their needs and deliver tailored solutions
- Utilizing analytical thinking to interpret data and inform insights and recommendations
- Implementing compliance frameworks and conducting compliance risk assessments to enhance internal controls
- Conducting compliance audits and reviews to confirm adherence to regulatory requirements
- Managing cybersecurity risk by applying knowledge of ISO/IEC 27001 Standards and NIST Cybersecurity Framework
- Developing and maintaining regulatory compliance programs to address evolving business contexts
- Collaborating with teams to foster creativity and generate new ideas for problem-solving
- Upholding professional and technical standards, including the Firm's code of conduct and independence requirements
- Leading compliance training sessions to educate clients on anti-money laundering and financial crime prevention strategies
What You Must Have
- At least a Bachelor's degree
- At least 3 years of experience
What Sets You Apart
- Demonstrating proficiency in Cybersecurity Risk Management
- Utilizing ISO/IEC 27001 Standards for compliance
- Implementing NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) effectively
- Excelling in Compliance Program Implementation
- Analyzing complex data for informed decision-making
- Navigating ambiguity with critical thinking skills
- Building meaningful client relationships through effective communication
The salary range for this position is: $77,000 - $202,000. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. All hired individuals are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more. To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: https://pwc.to/benefits-at-a-glance
As PwC is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity); age; disability; genetic information (including family medical history); veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or, any other status protected by law.
PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy: https://pwc.to/H-1B-Lottery-Policy.
Learn more about how we work: https://pwc.to/how-we-work
For only those qualified applicants that are impacted by the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable, arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with these laws. At PwC, we recognize that conviction records may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship to responsibilities such as accessing sensitive company or customer information, handling proprietary assets, or collaborating closely with team members. We evaluate these factors thoughtfully to establish a secure and trusted workplace for all.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree
- At least 3 years of experience
- Cybersecurity Risk Management proficiency
- Experience with ISO/IEC 27001 Standards
- Experience implementing NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF)
- Compliance program implementation experience
- Ability to analyze complex data to inform decisions
- Client communication and relationship-building skills
- Experience leading compliance or AML training
PwC Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — An employer-funded Wealth Builder contribution sits alongside the 401(k), a distinctive feature that strengthens long-term savings and is highlighted as a clear plus.
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Parental & Family Support — Policies include 12 weeks of paid leave for all parents with a phased return, along with support for fertility, surrogacy/adoption, and childcare resources.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Mental-health commitments, coaching and app access, fitness programs, hybrid flexibility, and firmwide U.S. shutdown weeks underscore a strong focus on wellbeing, with recent recognition for excellence in health and well-being.
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What We Do
Build what’s next — with tech that matters PwC provides professional services across Audit and Assurance, Advisory and Tax — powered by a global network of over 370,000 people in 149 countries. You may know us for our business expertise, but technology is core to how we help clients move faster, build trust and deliver meaningful outcomes. As a technologist, you’ll work on agile teams with experienced engineers and product thinkers — using AI, cloud, cybersecurity and more to design scalable, real-world solutions. You’ll keep learning, stay challenged and be part of a network where your growth is built in — and your work drives what’s next.
Why Work With Us
At PwC, our professionals include technologists, engineers, programmers and consultants working across AI, cloud, cybersecurity, data and more. You’ll explore innovative ways to help clients transform their business through technology—reducing complexity, unlocking value and shaping a more agile, data-driven future.
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