Risk & Quality - Senior Associate (professional Services)

Senior Associate

Kia Ora,

It's an incredibly exciting time to join PwC New Zealand. We're investing in the digital upskilling of all our staff, putting technology at the forefront of our solutions. Put your skills to work in new and unexpected ways, powered by the latest technology.

About the role

Join our Tax & Legal Services Risk & Quality (R&Q) team. You'll keep our risk practices current, practical and easy to use - so our people deliver quality work that meets PwC network and industry standards. You'll be the go-to for clear advice, simple processes and continuous improvement, supported by experienced leaders.

Your day-to-day will include:

• Keeping our risk policies current and easy to apply, aligned to PwC network standards. Coordinating quality reviews of engagements and partner portfolios, and tracking improvements.
• Advising teams on risk questions (incl. exceptions to standard terms) and creating user-friendly templates.
• Leading R&Q training and our monthly champions forum; building strong relationships across NZ and the global network.
• Testing how our quality system is working, supporting annual reporting and remediation, and piloting GenAI to streamline compliance.

Skills and experience

• 3+ years in operational risk, internal audit or compliance within professional or financial services. Solid understanding of risk frameworks, controls and business processes. Strong project management and stakeholder skills. Clear communicator with a proactive, "no surprises" approach. Comfortable with Microsoft tools and GenAI (e.g., ChatGPT); professional services R&Q experience is a plus.

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.

At PwC, we support you through a range of financial and non-financial rewards and benefits. Discover a life that works for you with our diverse, inclusive and flexible culture. To learn how you can grow and shine in your career at PwC, please visit: https://www.pwc.co.nz/careers.html

Travel Requirements: Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship? No

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