Line of Service

AssuranceIndustry/Sector

Business ServicesSpecialism

RiskManagement Level

Senior Associate & Summary

Trusted advice is built on technical depth, commercial judgement and a clear view of the regulatory landscape. As a Senior Associate at PwC, you’ll bring your risk, controls and regulatory compliance experience to help clients understand, manage and monitor compliance obligations, based in Sydney / Gadigal. You’ll work with clients to assess project risks and controls, strengthen compliance solutions and keep pace with regulatory change.

Why PwC?

At PwC Australia, your skills meet purpose. We tackle big challenges across industries like finance, technology, energy, and health — giving you the chance to make a real impact. Here, your growth is our priority. You’ll work with leading teams, explore current technologies, and unlock your full potential.

Join a global community of more than 370,000 people who value bold ideas, collaboration, and lasting change. Together, we’re building trust and shaping the future.

What you’ll do:

- Work with clients to understand and address enterprise risk, the regulatory landscape and the client’s regulatory profile.

- Provide clients with risk and controls technical knowledge and sector-specific experience across Risk and Compliance services.

- Assist management in assessing project risks and controls to protect businesses, support strategic decision-making and enhance efficiency.

- Help clients improve and operate solutions to manage risk and monitor compliance.

- Stay informed on changes in the regulatory landscape to help clients maintain compliance.

What we’re looking for:

Core skills

- Risk and controls technical knowledge, with sector-specific experience.

- Ability to develop a holistic approach to risk that protects businesses, supports strategic decision-making and enhances efficiency.

- Experience improving and operating solutions to manage risk and monitor compliance.

- Ability to develop new skills outside your comfort zone.

- Act to resolve issues that prevent the team from working effectively.

- Coach others, recognise their strengths and encourage them to take ownership of their personal development.





- Analyse complex ideas or proposals and build a range of meaningful recommendations.

- Use multiple sources of information, including broader stakeholder views, to develop solutions and recommendations.

- Address sub-standard work or work that does not meet the firm’s or client’s expectations.

- Use data and insights to inform conclusions and support decision-making.

- Develop a point of view on key global trends and how they impact clients.

- Manage a variety of viewpoints to build consensus and create positive outcomes for all parties.

- Simplify complex messages, highlighting and summarising key points.

- Uphold the firm’s code of ethics and business conduct.

Desirable skills

- Experience working with organisations across regulated industries or complex control environments.

- Interest in regulatory change, enterprise risk and the broader trends shaping clients’ compliance obligations.

Don't meet every requirement? We encourage you to apply. We value all forms of experience that may be transferable and relevant.

What you’ll gain:

- The opportunity to work with leading organisations and cutting-edge technology that challenge and expand your expertise.

- Work within an inclusive environment committed to Inclusion and Diversity and First Nations Prosperity, ensuring diverse perspectives are at the forefront of our work.

- Flexibility means trusting you to choose when, where, and how you work balancing what’s best for you, your team, and your clients to grow and thrive together.

- Clear paths for career progression supported by continuous learning and leadership development.

- Generous leave entitlements to support your work-life balance - including floating public holidays, birthday leave and ability to purchase additional leave on top of your four weeks.





- A world-class parental leave policy offering up to 26 weeks of leave for caregivers, supporting your family and personal life.

We know that perks are as important as your financial rewards. Explore all the benefits that PwC has to offer here.

Ready to grow here and go further? Join PwC Australia as a Senior Associate in Financial Services - Risk and make an impact that goes beyond the expected. Apply now and take your next step with a team shaping the future.

We’re committed to treating all our job applicants fairly and with respect, irrespective of their actual or assumed background, disability, neurodivergence, or any other protected characteristic and to maintaining a safe, respectful workplace for everyone. We want you to have every opportunity to thrive in our selection process. In the application form, you can let us know what adjustments you require during our recruitment process and/or any workplace accommodations you anticipate needing to help you perform your role.

No agencies please: We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not submit CVs in response to this advertisement. We are only accepting applications directly from individuals.

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-Bribery, Anti-Money Laundering Compliance, Business Ethics, Code of Ethics, Communication, Compliance and Governance, Compliance and Standards, Compliance Auditing, Compliance Frameworks, Compliance Program Implementation, Compliance Reporting, Compliance Review, Compliance Risk Assessment, Compliance Training, Controls Compliance, Creativity, Cybersecurity Risk Management, Data Analysis and Interpretation, Data Protection Management (DPM), Disability Support, Embracing Change {+ 30 more}Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Not SpecifiedAvailable for Work Visa Sponsorship?

NoGovernment Clearance Required?

NoJob Posting End Date

August 21, 2026

📌 Risk and Compliance Consultant | Senior Associate | Financial Services - Risk (Melbourne)
🏢 PricewaterhouseCoopers
📍 Melbourne