Description
Established in the region for 40 years, PwC has around 12,000 people in 12 countries across the region: Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Oman, the Palestinian territories, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.
Our regional team operates across the Middle East bringing international experience delivered within the context of the region and its culture. We can bring the collective knowledge and experience of more than 370,000 people across the entire global PwC network in advisory, assurance and tax to help you find the value you are looking for.
Line of Service
Internal Firm Services
Industry/Sector
Not Applicable
Specialism
IFS - Internal Firm Services - Other
Management Level
Senior Associate
Job Description & Summary
The Technology Risk & Quality team provides advice and guidance to the business teams to help them identify and manage the risks associated with the procurement, development and use of technology solutions (including emerging technologies) internally by the firm or as part of the service delivery to PwC’s clients, in accordance with PwC’s policies and standards.
We are currently seeking a suitable candidate to join the team as a Senior Associate. You will work with other team members to help various business and project teams navigate and comply with the requirements of the firm’s technology risk assessment and approval process for the procurement, development and use of new technology solutions. You will help teams to articulate technology risks for the technology solution and to engage with specialist functions in the firm to identify risk mitigation measures.
The Role Will Include The Following Responsibilities
- Review technology risk assessments
- Provide sound advice to PwC professionals across the PwC practices as well as Internal Firm Services who seek Technology Risk Management input when onboarding or developing new technology solutions
- Develop and/or update solutions to common queries, including relevant practice aids and templates
- Provide support, education and training to staff to build technology risk awareness within the firm
- Prepare monthly reports and statistics for internal reporting
Preferred Knowledge/Skills
- Minimum 3 years of experience in risk management within PwC, another Big 4 firm, a mid-tier accounting firm, or a relevant industry.
- Strong understanding of risk frameworks, technology risk, and governance processes.
- Experience in project and program management, with the ability to coordinate multiple workstreams and deliverables.
- Proven ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization, both verbally and in writing.
- Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving capabilities and attention to detail.
- Comfortable operating in fast-paced and evolving environments, with a proactive and adaptable approach.
- Familiarity with technology contract reviews, IT audits, compliance, or internal controls is an advantage.
Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)
Degrees/Field Of Study Required
Degrees/Field of Study preferred:
Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)
Required Skills
Optional Skills
Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Coaching and Training, Communication, Compliance Advisement, Compliance Oversight, Compliance Program Implementation, Compliance Risk Assessment, Confidential Information Handling, Contract Review, Contractual Risk Mitigation, Contractual Risk Monitoring, Contract Writing, Creativity, Crisis Management, Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Data Security, Discretion and Business Ethics, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Financial Risk Management {+ 32 more}
Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)
Travel Requirements
Not Specified
Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?
No
Government Clearance Required?
No
Job Posting End Date
