Risk Services - Cybersecurity Audit Assistant Associate - 2026 Intake

PwC Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 16,740 - 22,320; Full time

Job summary

PwC Singapore is seeking motivated Polytechnic students for the role of Assistant Associate in Cyber Security Audit. This position will provide hands-on experience in audit processes, risk assessment, and the application of Artificial Intelligence.

Interns will support the audit team, explore AI tools, and contribute to improving processes and workflows. The role requires a proactive attitude, curiosity about cyber security, and a strong willingness to learn in a professional services environment.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Diploma in Cyber Security, IT, or related fields.
• Interest in cyber security, risk, compliance, and governance.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work in teams.

Responsibilities

• Support cyber security audits and risk assessments.
• Document audit procedures and findings.
• Research on cyber security trends and best practices.
• Use AI tools to enhance internal processes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Proactivity

Curiosity about AI

Education

Diploma in Cyber Security or related disciplines

Tools

Python

SQL

PowerShell

Job description

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 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.

Line of Service Assurance

Industry/Sector TMT X-Sector

Specialism Product Innovation

Management Level Specialist

Our Risk Services Practice provides an invaluable safeguard in today’s complex operating environment with insights and independent assurance. We work with clients to deliver business control to help them to protect and strengthen every aspect of their business from people to performance, systems to strategy, business plans to business resilience. We help clients manage, mitigate and control risks from potential cybersecurity breaches to possible breaks in the supply chain. We assess and prepare businesses by looking into their technology, finance, data analytics, regulatory requirements, data security and privacy, internal audit, and the third parties our clients rely on, to help clients deliver quality results and meet their strategic objectives.

About The Role

We are looking for motivated and curious Polytechnic students to join PwC’s Cyber Security Audit as Assistant Associate. This role offers an opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in cyber security, audit processes, risk assessment, and technology‑driven improvement initiatives within a professional services environment.

In addition to supporting the team’s day‑to‑day audit and cyber‑related activities, interns will also have the opportunity to explore how Artificial Intelligence (AI) and automation tools can be used to improve productivity, streamline workflows, and enhance the quality of our work.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the team in performing cyber security audit and risk assessment activities
• Assist in documenting audit procedures, findings, and recommendations
• Help review IT systems, processes, and controls to identify gaps or areas for improvement
• Conduct research on cyber security trends, risks, frameworks, and best practices
• Assist with data gathering, analysis, and preparation of audit working papers and reports
• Explore opportunities to use AI tools and automation to improve internal work processes
• Help develop simple AI‑enabled solutions, scripts, dashboards, or workflow improvements to reduce manual effort
• Contribute ideas to enhance team efficiency, reporting quality, and knowledge sharing
• Work closely with team members on special projects related to cyber security, audit innovation, and process transformation

We are looking for students who are:

• Pursuing a Diploma in Cyber Security, Information Technology, Information Security, Computer Science, or related disciplines
• Interested in cyber security, IT audit, risk, compliance, and governance
• Curious about how AI and automation can be applied in a business or audit environment
• Analytical, detail-oriented, and willing to learn
• Able to communicate clearly and work well in a team environment
• Proactive, resourceful, and open to taking initiative

Students with any of the following will have an added advantage:

• Basic understanding of cyber security concepts such as access controls, vulnerability management, logging, or incident response
• Familiarity with audit, risk, or compliance concepts
• Basic coding or scripting skills (e.g. Python, SQL, PowerShell, VBA, or similar)
• Experience using AI tools, prompt engineering, automation platforms, or low-code/no-code tools
• Interest in process improvement and digital innovation

Required Skills

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Bash (Programming Language), Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS), Communication, Cybersecurity, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Encryption, Ethical Hacking, Firewall (Network Security), Inclusion, Information Security, Information Security Management System (ISMS), Information Security Risk Assessments, Intellectual Curiosity, Intrusion Detection System (IDS), IT Infrastructure, Kali Linux, Microsoft Active Directory, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Network Security Assessment, Network Security Penetration Testing, Offensive Security {+ 20 more}

Travel Requirements

0%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

No

Job Posting End Date