AI & Digital Innovation Senior Associate (Financial Services Assurance)

PwC; Singapore; Vor Ort; SGD 70.000 - 110.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

PwC Singapore is seeking a Senior Associate to drive AI/ML initiatives in assurance, delivering automation and data-driven solutions across audit workflows. You will design, implement, and validate AI models, build scalable data pipelines, and collaborate with auditors and risk professionals to optimize processes.

The role emphasizes production-grade software development, cloud tools, and strong communication to enable adoption and governance of AI initiatives within the assurance practice.

Qualifikationen

• 3–5 years of hands-on experience developing and deploying AI, ML, data analytics, generative AI, or automation solutions.
• Proficiency in Python, R, SQL, with production-level software development and data engineering experience.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms and workflow automation tools; strong communication skills.

Aufgaben

• Analyze audit workflows to identify opportunities for automation and AI enablement.
• Lead collaboration with auditors, risk assurance professionals, and stakeholders to translate audit requirements into AI solutions.
• Design, develop, test, and validate AI/ML models, using NLP and generative AI techniques.
• Architect and build AI-enabled tools, including intelligent assistants and workflow automations.
• Drive prototyping, deployment, and monitoring of AI solutions from concept to production.
• Develop data preparation processes and scalable data pipelines across audit and enterprise systems.
• Prepare documentation and lead knowledge transfer sessions for adoption of AI tools.

Kenntnisse

Python

R

SQL

Data analytics

Problem solving

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Systems, Finance, Accounting, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Azure

AWS

GCP

Power Platform

UiPath

Automation Anywhere

Jobbeschreibung

Line of Service Assurance Industry/Sector FS X-Sector Specialism Assurance Management Level Senior Associate Job Description & Summary At PwC, we help clients build trust and reinvent so they can turn complexity into competitive advantage.

We’re a tech-forward, people-empowered network with more than 364,000 people in 136 countries and 137 territories. Across audit and assurance, tax and legal, deals and consulting, we help clients build, accelerate, and sustain momentum. Find out more at www.pwc.com.

Our Financial Services Assurance Practice works with organisations to strengthen trust and transparency by building, maintaining and providing trust over financial reporting in a fast changing, technology-driven world. As Asia’s top financial services practice, our audit approach is at the leading edge of best practice. We draw upon our extensive industry knowledge for our clients including top blue chip companies in the asset management, banking, capital markets, and insurance sectors. We provide our clients with insights, empowered by leading technologies, into marketplace developments and global opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze audit workflows to identify and prioritize opportunities for automation, AI enablement, and process improvement.
• Lead collaboration efforts with auditors, risk assurance professionals, and business stakeholders to translate audit requirements into scalable AI and automation solutions.
• Design, develop, test, and validate AI/ML models, leveraging classical machine learning, NLP, and generative AI techniques to address audit challenges.
• Architect and build AI-enabled tools, including intelligent assistants, workflow automations, and knowledge retrieval systems that enhance audit execution.
• Drive prototyping, deployment, and ongoing monitoring of AI solutions from concept through production, ensuring scalability, robustness, and compliance.
• Develop and maintain data preparation processes, integration workflows, and scalable data pipelines across audit, finance, risk, and enterprise systems.
• Work independently with diverse data types—including structured financial data, unstructured documents such as audit workpapers and policies—to create reliable data products for AI use cases.
• Prepare comprehensive documentation, training materials, and lead knowledge transfer sessions to facilitate adoption of AI and automation tools by audit teams.
• Stay current with emerging AI, automation, cloud, and audit technology trends; evaluate their applicability and drive continuous innovation within the audit transformation program.
• Ensure all AI solutions comply with firm policies, regulatory requirements, data privacy standards, and responsible AI principles.
• Mentor junior team members, provide technical guidance, and contribute to building a collaborative and motivated team culture.

What we’re looking for

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Systems, Finance, Accounting, Engineering, or a related field. 3–5 years of hands‑on experience developing and deploying AI, machine learning, data analytics, generative AI, or automation solutions, preferably in financial services, risk assurance, audit, or compliance contexts. Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, SQL, or similar, with experience in production-level software development and data engineering. Solid understanding of audit processes, internal controls, risk assessment, financial reporting, or regulatory compliance is advantageous but not mandatory. Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP), workflow automation tools (Power Platform, UiPath, Automation Anywhere), generative AI platforms, and data visualization tools. Demonstrated ability to design and implement scalable data pipelines, ETL workflows, and APIs integrating multiple data sources. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with keen attention to detail and ability to troubleshoot complex technical challenges. Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders and explain technical concepts clearly. Self‑motivated, curious, eager to learn, and interested in how AI and automation can transform audit and assurance processes. Adaptable and open to feedback, with a strong focus on delivering high‑quality client outcomes.

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, Access Control (AC), Active Listening, Audit Internal Controls, BASIS Database Management System (DBMS), Business Process Improvement, Communication, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, ERP System Integration, Inclusion, Intellectual Curiosity, IT Controls, Optimism, Process Control, SAP ERP, SAP Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC), SAP HCM, SAP Supply Chain Management (SAP SCM), Security Control, Security Control Assessment, SOX Compliance, Teamwork, Well Being Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship? Yes

Government Clearance Required? Yes

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