Senior Associate - Governance, Risk and Compliance

PriceWaterhouseCoopers Pvt Ltd ( PWC ); Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC in Bengaluru is seeking a Senior Associate for Governance, GRC within Advisory. You will contribute to securing client environments by shaping governance frameworks, policies, and risk management practices, and work across teams to ensure compliance with applicable laws and standards.

The role emphasizes governance program leadership, policy development, and ongoing maturity improvement in a dynamic FS advisory setting.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC).
• Strong understanding of governance frameworks and risk management processes.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain governance structures for security and GRC programs.
• Develop and manage policies, standards, procedures, and governance frameworks.
• Drive compliance mapping to laws, regulations, and control requirements.
• Oversee governance reporting, dashboards, and management review mechanisms.
• Coordinate policy exceptions, approvals, and control oversight activities.
• Support periodic assessments and governance reviews.
• Align governance practices with organizational strategy and risk priorities.
• Monitor maturity improvement and roadmap execution.

Skills

Governance GRC

Education

Bachelor of Engineering

Job description

IN_Senior Associate_ Governance GRC_Managed Services_Advisory_Bangalore Line of Service Advisory Industry/Sector FS X-Sector Specialism Risk Management Level Senior Associate Job Description & Summary

At PwC, our people in cybersecurity focus on protecting organisations from cyber threats through advanced technologies and strategies. They work to identify vulnerabilities, develop secure systems, and provide proactive solutions to safeguard sensitive data. In threat intelligence and vulnerability management at PwC, you will focus on identifying and analysing potential threats to an organisation's security, as well as managing vulnerabilities to prevent cyber attacks. You will play a crucial role in safeguarding sensitive information and enabling the resilience of digital infrastructure.

Why PWC

At PwC, you will be part of a vibrant community of solvers that leads with trust and creates distinctive outcomes for our clients and communities. This purpose-led and values-driven work, powered by technology in an environment that drives innovation, will enable you to make a tangible impact in the real world. We reward your contributions, support your wellbeing, and offer inclusive benefits, flexibility programmes and mentorship that will help you thrive in work and life. Together, we grow, learn, care, collaborate, and create a future of infinite experiences for each other. Learn more about us. At PwC, we believe in providing equal employment opportunities, without any discrimination on the grounds of gender, ethnic background, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, religion or other beliefs, perceived differences and status protected by law. We strive to create an environment where each one of our people can bring their true selves and contribute to their personal growth and the firm’s growth. To enable this, we have zero tolerance for any discrimination and harassment based on the above considerations.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain governance structures for security and GRC programs
• Develop and manage policies, standards, procedures, and governance frameworks
• Drive compliance mapping to laws, regulations, and control requirements
• Oversee governance reporting, dashboards, and management review mechanisms
• Coordinate policy exceptions, approvals, and control oversight activities
• Support periodic assessments and governance reviews
• Align governance practices with organizational strategy and risk priorities
• Monitor maturity improvement and roadmap execution

Mandatory Skill Sets: Governance GRC Preferred Skill Sets: NA Years of Experience required: 5-10 Education Qualification: Btech/BE/Mtech Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified) Degrees/Field of Study required: Bachelor of Engineering Degrees/Field of Study preferred: Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified) Required Skills Governance Risk Compliance (GRC) Optional Skills Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, AI Fluency, AI-Human Collaboration, Analytical Thinking, Cloud Security, Communication, Conducting Research, Creativity, Cyber Defense, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Digital Tooling, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Encryption, Inclusion, Information Security, Intellectual Curiosity, Intelligence Analysis, Intelligence Report, Intrusion Detection, Intrusion Detection System (IDS), IT Operations {+ 19 more} Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements Available for Work Visa Sponsorship? Government Clearance Required? Job Posting End Date August 12, 2026 Experience Level Senior Level