Risk & Quality Senior Associate

11 Hours ago • 3 Years +

Job Summary

Job Description

This role is crucial in supporting the firm's risk management and quality activities. The ideal candidate should be proactive and eager to make a difference, thriving in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance, contributing to training programs, developing risk management policies, preparing reports for senior management, and leveraging AI technologies to enhance risk management processes. This involves driving transformation, embedding technology, and staying updated on industry best practices. The role requires collaboration with team members and stakeholders to navigate business risk challenges effectively, aligning with PwC NZ values and obligations.
Must have:
  • Bachelor’s degree in related field.
  • Minimum of 3 years' experience in enterprise risk management.
  • Familiarity with AI technologies in risk management.
  • Strong understanding of risk management and quality programmes.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Good to have:
  • Professional certifications (e.g., CPA, CA, or equivalent).
Perks:
  • Access to industry expertise globally.
  • Life and income protection.
  • Paid parental leave for all parents.
  • Enhanced leave capabilities.
  • Digital upskilling through Digital Academy.

Job Details

Management Level

Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary

Kia Ora, 

We are seeking an individual with a proactive attitude, who is eager to make a difference. You'll thrive in our high-detail, fast paced environment, where being agile and collaborating with team members and stakeholders is key. 

Ngā Kōrero mo tēnei tūranga / About the role

This role plays a crucial part in supporting the firm's risk management and quality activities. We are seeking someone who has a knack for enabling people to effectively navigate business risk challenges, with a commercially strong mindset that ‘challenges the norm’ whilst aligning with PwC NZ values and obligations. A component of this role has a focus on business continuity, but you’ll also  be involved in risk and quality activities for which the wider team is responsible for delivering.

Drive meaningful transformation by embedding cutting-edge technology and strategic foresight into the firm’s core operations to enhance performance and future readiness.

  • Ensure compliance with network, local, and international obligations by supporting monitoring and review activities that demonstrate PwC NZ’s adherence to standards.

  • Contributing to training and awareness programs and embedding best practice across the business. 

  • Assist in developing, reviewing, and implementing risk management and independence policies while staying updated on regulatory changes and industry best practices. 

  • Prepare regular reports for senior management on risk and quality matters, promoting a culture of risk awareness and compliance through effective communication with stakeholders.

  • Leverage AI technologies to enhance risk management processes, challenge and improve current practices with AI solutions, and support technology transformation projects.

These responsibilities may be amended or varied from time to time.

Ngā pūkenga kei a koe / Skills and experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in law, Business, Finance, or a related field.

  • A minimum of 3 years' experience in enterprise risk management and/or business continuity in professional services or a related industry.

  • Familiarity with AI technologies and their application in risk management.

  • Strong understanding of risk management and quality programmes.

  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

  • Ability to constructively challenge and improve existing processes.

  • A self-starter with strong leadership and advisory skills to guide teams in adopting AI solutions and embedding new business practices.

  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.

  • Professional certifications (e.g., CPA, CA, or equivalent) are an advantage.

Ngā āhuatanga hirahira o te mahi ki PwC / Highlights of working at PwC NZ

  • Unrivalled level of access to industry expertise, both locally and through our wider global network of member firms, where you’ll be enabled by cutting-edge technology.

  • PwC shows care to employees by providing life and income protection as part of our total remuneration package.

  • PwC's paid parental leave applies to all parents regardless of gender, so all our employees can be involved with raising their children

  • Enhanced leave capabilities - an opportunity to purchase additional leave and two staff recognition days available each year.

  • Digital upskilling through our Digital Academy.

Mo te aha tāu e tatari ana? / What are you waiting for?

Hit the Apply Now button! If you want to learn about how you can grow and shine in your career at PwC, visit https://www.pwc.co.nz/careers.html  

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Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

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