GRC Operations Team Lead with German | Managed Services Operations

PwC Polska; Wrocław; Hybrid; PLN 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work flexibility

Development and upskilling

Wide medical and well-being program

Possibility to create an individual benefits package

3 paid hours for volunteering per month

Additional paid Birthday Day off

Job summary

PwC Polska is seeking a GRC Operations Team Lead with German to join their Internal Control Testing team in Wrocław. The role involves leading initiatives, delivering internal controls activities, and managing key client relationships.

The ideal candidate should have at least 5-7 years in compliance or risk management, fluency in German and English, and a strong collaborative mindset.

We offer a flexible hybrid working model, development opportunities, and a wide medical care package.

Qualifications

• At least 5-7 years of experience in compliance, risk management, internal control testing, or internal audit.
• Strong proficiency in using new technologies and AI-based tools in your daily work.
• Knowledge of internal control frameworks and SOX requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead internal controls initiatives and workstreams.
• Deliver end-to-end internal controls activities within a Managed Services model.
• Take team leader responsibility for day-to-day delivery.
• Act as a key point of contact for client stakeholders.

Skills

Fluency in German

Fluency in English

Stakeholder management skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Relationship building

Problem-solving

Education

University degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, IT, or related discipline

Tools

AI-based tools

Job description

MSO Internal Control Testing team is a rapidly developing group of experts in the area of internal control, processes and IT systems. We carry out projects related to verifying the effectiveness of internal control from the perspective of business and IT processes. We identify, analyze and manage business and IT risks for clients from various sectors around the world.

Position

GRC Operations Team Lead with German

Your future role

• Lead selected internal controls initiatives and workstreams, building strong relationships across PwC’s international network and contributing to cross‑territory collaboration.
• Deliver end‑to‑end internal controls activities within a Managed Services model, including design effectiveness assessments, walkthroughs, and operating effectiveness testing for business and IT controls.
• Take team leader responsibility for day‑to‑day delivery, supporting team building, task allocation, quality reviews, and knowledge sharing within multi‑location teams.
• Act as a key point of contact for client stakeholders, facilitating discussions in German and English, presenting results, and supporting conversations on risks and controls.
• Support remediation and deficiency management, helping clients design sustainable improvements and embed risk‑by‑design practices.
• Contribute to shaping and evolving the PwC offering by identifying emerging risks, technology‑driven control needs, and opportunities to improve governance and control environments.
• Support sales and business development activities on selected engagements, including proposal preparation, scoping input, and identifying future opportunities such as automation, AI‑enabled testing, and continuous monitoring.
• Coach and support junior team members, contributing to capability building and preparing for a clear progression path to manager.

Apply if you have

• The ability to work effectively in a dynamic and fast‑paced environment, demonstrating strong ownership and delivery focus
• A collaborative mindset and readiness to contribute to team development, capability building and practice growth
• Strong relationship‑building and stakeholder‑management skills, with the ability to communicate complex Risk & Controls insights clearly and confidently
• At least 5-7 years of experience in compliance, risk management, internal control testing, or internal audit
• Fluency in German and English (minimum C1 level), allowing confident verbal and written communication with stakeholders
• Excellent communication skills, analytical thinking, attention to detail, and strong organizational abilities
• Knowledge of internal control frameworks, SOX requirements and internal audit leading practices
• A university degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, IT, or a related discipline
• Strong proficiency in using new technologies and AI‑based tools in your daily work (e.g., task automation, information analysis, content creation)

Nice to have

• Knowledge of Sarbanes‑Oxley (SOX) requirements
• Professional certifications such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
• Other relevant risk, audit, or compliance‑related qualifications

By joining us you gain

• Work flexibility – hybrid working model (min. 2 days in the office per week), flexible start of the day, workation, sabbatical leave
• Development and upskilling – our full support during onboarding process, mentoring from experienced colleagues, training sessions, workshops, certification co/financed by PwC and conversations with native speaker
• Wide medical and well‑being program – a medical care package (incl. freedom of treatment, physiotherapy, discounts on dental care), coaching, mindfulness sessions, psychological support, education through dedicated webinars and workshops, financial and legal advice
• Possibility to create your individual benefits package (e.g. lunch pass, insurance packages, concierge, veterinary package for a pet, massages) and access to a cafeteria – vouchers, discounts on IT equipment and car purchase
• 3 paid hours for volunteering per month
• Additional paid Birthday Day off
• And when you start enjoying PwC as much as we do, you may recommend your friend to work with us.

Recruitment process

• Application & CV submission
• Phone call with a recruiter
• German language check
• Interview I
• Interview II
• Offer

If you are interested in this position, please send us your CV in English.

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