Financial Services Assurance - AI & Digital Innovation Associate

PwC; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC Singapore is seeking a Graduate AI/Automation Analyst to support the Financial Services Assurance Practice. You will work with audit teams to identify opportunities for automation, contribute to AI/ML model development, and help deploy AI-enabled tools across finance and risk domains.

Ideal candidates have a strong foundation in AI/ML, data analytics, and programming, with a genuine interest in financial services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a related field.
• Foundational exposure to AI, ML, data analytics, automation.
• Familiarity with Python, R or SQL is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in analyzing audit workflows to identify automation and AI opportunities.
• Collaborate with auditors to translate needs into AI/automation solutions.
• Support design, development, testing and validation of AI/ML models.
• Help build AI-enabled tools like intelligent assistants and workflow automations.
• Participate in prototyping and deployment of AI solutions under guidance.
• Assist in data preparation and data pipelines across systems.
• Work with various data types including financial data and reports.
• Support documentation and user adoption for new tools.
• Stay updated on AI trends and assess applicability to audit work.
• Adhere to firm policies and responsible AI principles.

Skills

AI basics

Python/SQL

Data analytics

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree (CS/DS/IS/Engineering/Finance)

Tools

Python

SQL

R

Job description

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 370,000 people in 149 countries. 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

• Assist in analyzing audit workflows to identify opportunities for automation, AI enablement, and process improvement.
• Collaborate with senior team members, auditors, and risk assurance professionals to translate audit needs into practical AI and automation solutions.
• Support the design, development, testing, and validation of AI/ML models, including classical machine learning, NLP, and generative AI applications.
• Help build AI-enabled tools such as intelligent assistants, workflow automation solutions, and knowledge retrieval systems.
• Participate in prototyping, validating, and deploying AI solutions from concept to production under the guidance of senior team members.
• Assist in data preparation, data integration, and maintaining data pipelines across audit, finance, risk, and enterprise systems.
• Work with a variety of data types from multiple systems, including financial data, audit workpapers, policies, reports, and business documents.
• Support documentation, training materials, and user adoption efforts to help audit teams effectively use new AI and automation tools.
• Stay informed of emerging AI, automation, and audit technology trends and assess their potential application to audit and assurance work.
• Adhere to firm policies, regulatory standards, data privacy requirements, and responsible AI principles when developing and supporting solutions.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Systems, Finance, Accounting, Engineering, or a related field.
• Foundational understanding of, and hands-on exposure to, AI, machine learning, data analytics, generative AI, or automation technologies.
• Familiarity with programming languages such as Python, R, or SQL is preferred.
• Interest in financial services, risk assurance, audit, compliance, or regulatory environments is advantageous; prior audit experience is not required.
• Exposure to cloud platforms, workflow automation tools, generative AI platforms, or data visualization tools is advantageous.
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• 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.

Application Notes

• Only shortlisted candidates will be notified due to the high volume of applications
• Have questions? Get in touch with us at [e-mail]