IRM/GRC Technologies Senior Associate

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. Those in governance, risk, controls and compliance at PwC will be responsible for confirming regulatory compliance and managing risks for clients. Your work will involve providing advice and solutions to help organisations navigate complex regulatory landscapes and enhance their internal controls to mitigate risks effectively.

The Opportunity:

As an IRM/GRC Technologies Senior Associate, unlock your potential and embrace the chance to drive meaningful outcomes that’ll elevate your career. Your role will include, but isn’t limited to:

Implementing and delivering AI enabled GRC technology enablement services using leading GRC/IRM platforms like, ServiceNow (mandatory), Archer, Fusion Risk, Diligent, Workiva, One Trust (good to have). Experience in integrating risk intelligence platforms like BitSight, RiskRecon, Security Scorecard etc. with GRC technology solutions.

Become a subject matter expert on clients and own the relationship and project delivery.

Use a broad range of analytics tools, technology, digital solutions, and techniques to extract insights from current industry or sector trends.

Facilitate user workshops and conduct interviews to gather and document business needs, requirements, desired workflows, opportunities, and challenges.

Develop GRC/IRM business functional and technical requirements, document functional design, process flow diagrams, user stories, and gather feedback to influence solution design and approach.

Design and architect solutions to automate client GRC/ IRM processes into GRC/ IRM solutions to meet their unique requirements. Design and configure modules within GRC/ IRM solutions including form layouts, workflow, reporting / dashboards, notifications, access controls, data imports etc.

Assist, and learn from, subject matter specialists across areas such as risk management, operational excellence, governance, information technology security evaluations, cybersecurity, and data.

Experience with agile methodology, creating process designs, technical designs, defining user stories, working with onshore/offshore development teams, leading user acceptance testing (UAT), and providing the necessary end-user training to deliver the proposed solution.

Supporting Managers and Senior Managers in the planning of engagements based on an assessment of risks and controls in compliance with PwC's guidelines and standards.

Participating in the development of timelines and budgets and supporting business development initiatives such as preparation of proposals.

What You'll Bring:
Your skills, knowledge, and experiences are what set you apart. Here's what we look for:

Proven experience supporting implementations of large complex GRC Technology system/transformation initiatives.

Post-secondary education in a Business, Finance or IT related field.

Pursuing or completion of certifications such as CISA, CRISC, CISSP, CISM, ServiceNow certifications (CSA, CAD, IRM, SecOps or hands-on experience) will be an asset.

Excellent knowledge of enterprise risk management, internal audit, internal controls, cybersecurity, operational resilience practices and standards and relevant frameworks.

Confident in establishing priorities, monitoring project delivery, and resolving problems.

Excellent oral and verbal communication skills.

Aptitude for project management.

Ability to carry out multiple tasks in a dynamic and constantly changing environment.

Exposure to data analytics and visualization tools.

A demonstrated commitment to valuing differences and working alongside diverse people and perspectives.

This newly created role reflects our commitment to growth and delivering distinctive value for our clients and stakeholders.

The salary range for this position is $65,600 - $109,300. The posted salary range represents the expected hiring range for PwC locations in major city centres. Given our national recruiting approach, ranges may vary for positions in other locations. At PwC Canada, base salary is determined by your skills, experience, qualifications and work location. In addition to base salary, eligible employees may have opportunities to participate in variable incentive pay programs which are designed to reward individual and firm-wide achievements. We are committed to offering competitive compensation and adhere to all relevant pay transparency legislation. During the hiring process, our Talent Acquisition team will provide details about our comprehensive total rewards package.

Why you’ll love PwC

We’re inspiring and empowering our people to change the world. Powered by the latest technology, you’ll be a part of diverse teams helping public and private clients build trust and deliver sustained outcomes. This meaningful work, and our continuous development environment, will take your career to the next level. We reward your impact, and support your wellbeing, through a competitive compensation package, inclusive benefits and flexibility programs that will help you thrive in work and life. Learn more about our Application Process and Total Rewards Package at: https://jobs-ca.pwc.com/ca/en/life-at-pwc

PwC Canada acknowledges that we work and live across Turtle Island, on the land that is now known as Canada, which are the lands of the ancestral, treaty and unceded territories of the First Nations, Métis and Inuit Peoples. We recognize the systemic racism, colonialism and oppression that Indigenous Peoples have experienced and still go through, and we commit to allyship and solidarity.

We’re committed to providing accommodation throughout the application, interview, and employment process. If you require accommodation to be at your best, please let us know during the application process.
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