Risk Consulting Associate - Summer/Fall 2026

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Advisory Generalist (entry level)

Management Level

Associate

Job Description & Summary

At PwC, our people in risk and compliance focus on maintaining regulatory compliance and managing risks for clients, providing advice, and solutions. They help organisations navigate complex regulatory landscapes and enhance their internal controls to mitigate risks effectively.

In regulatory risk compliance at PwC, you will focus on confirming adherence to regulatory requirements and mitigating risks for clients. You will provide guidance on compliance strategies and help clients navigate complex regulatory landscapes.

Driven by curiosity, you are a reliable, contributing member of a team. In our fast-paced environment, you are expected to adapt to working with a variety of clients and team members, each presenting varying challenges and scope. Every experience is an opportunity to learn and grow. You are expected to take ownership and consistently deliver quality work that drives value for our clients and success as a team. As you navigate through the Firm, you build a brand for yourself, opening doors to more opportunities.

Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:

• Apply a learning mindset and take ownership for your own development.
• Appreciate diverse perspectives, needs, and feelings of others.
• Adopt habits to sustain high performance and develop your potential.
• Actively listen, ask questions to check understanding, and clearly express ideas.
• Seek, reflect, act on, and give feedback.
• Gather information from a range of sources to analyse facts and discern patterns.
• Commit to understanding how the business works and building commercial awareness.
• Learn and apply professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), uphold the Firm's code of conduct and independence requirements.

The Opportunity

As a Risk Consulting Associate, you will engage in risk analysis and compliance activities, working directly with clients to identify and assess factors that may impact project success. As an Associate, you will focus on learning and contributing to client projects while developing your skills and knowledge to deliver quality work. You will be exposed to clients to learn how to build meaningful connections, manage and inspire others, and grow your personal brand by deepening your technical knowledge of firm services and technology resources.

In this role, you will be part of a dynamic team within the Risk and Compliance group, where you will participate in compliance audits, risk assessments, and regulatory reporting. You will have the opportunity to develop a deeper understanding of the business context and how it is evolving. You will be encouraged to embrace challenges as opportunities for growth, using critical thinking to break down complex concepts and generate new ideas. This position offers a chance to enhance your skills in a fast-paced environment, contributing to projects that help clients navigate compliance and governance challenges.

Responsibilities

- Conducting risk analysis to identify and assess factors that may impact project success
- Implementing compliance risk assessments to evaluate potential compliance failures and mitigate risks
- Supporting the maintenance of regulatory compliance programs by monitoring changes in laws and regulations
- Assisting in the preparation and submission of regulatory reports to ensure adherence to compliance standards
- Participating in transaction monitoring to detect and prevent fraudulent activities and financial crimes
- Engaging in data analysis and interpretation to provide insights and recommendations for compliance strategies
- Collaborating with teams to develop and maintain records management practices throughout the information lifecycle
- Contributing to cybersecurity risk management by identifying vulnerabilities and applying protective measures
- Facilitating compliance training sessions to educate employees on relevant laws and company policies
- Promoting business ethics and governance within the organization to align with industry standards and regulations

What You Must Have

- Currently pursuing or have completed a Bachelor's degree
- Client service associate positions are entry-level roles intended for job seekers who are completing or have recently completed their final academic year of educational requirements

What Sets You Apart

- Preference for one of the following field(s) of study: Accounting, Biomedical Engineering, Business Administration/Management, B