Risk & Quality Senior Associate

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.
  
  
  

• 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.
  
  

• 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.
  
  

Travel Requirements
Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?
No

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