Risk Services - Regulatory Risk & Compliance Associate (2026 Intake)

PwC Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC Singapore is seeking Associates to join our vibrant Regulatory Risk and Compliance team starting July 2026. You'll work directly with a diverse range of financial service clients, gaining experience while helping them meet regulatory obligations.

This role involves contributing to client proposals, guiding clients through regulations, and collaborating globally with PwC teams. Ideal candidates will possess a degree related to finance, excellent communication skills, and a strong analytical mindset.

Qualifications

• Degree holders from relevant disciplines preferred.
• Demonstrable academic achievements are required.
• Strong analytical skills and problem-solving ability.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to client proposals and pitches.
• Guide clients through regulations issued by the Monetary Authority of Singapore.
• Support managers in developing regulatory frameworks and policies.
• Design monitoring plans and conduct compliance testing.
• Conduct regulatory compliance reviews for audit clients.
• Work with PwC teams and offices worldwide.
• Keep up with technology trends in financial services.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Creative thinking

Education

Degree in Accountancy, Banking and Finance, Business, Computer Science, Data Analytics, Economics, or Law

Job description

We are looking for Associates to join our vibrant Regulatory Risk and Compliance team, where we empower a broad range of financial service clients—including banks, insurance firms, and payments companies—to meet their regulatory and compliance obligations. As a newly minted associate, you'll gain invaluable experience in the diverse sectors within our team, learning from each industry's unique challenges and opportunities. We are looking for Associates to join us in July 2026 onwards.

Responsibilities

• Fuel our growth: Contributing to client proposals and pitches.
• Act as a trusted advisor: Guide clients through the maze of regulations issued by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and strengthen their regulatory processes and obligations.
• Build strong foundations: Support your managers in developing robust regulatory frameworks, policies, procedures and their implementation.
• Ensure compliance: Design monitoring plans, conduct compliance testing, and devise effective recommendations to improve processes and controls.
• Perform vital audits: Conduct regulatory compliance reviews for our financial services audit clients.
• Step into our clients' shoes: Seize secondment opportunities to fully understand our clients' needs and operations.
• Collaborate globally: Work with diverse PwC teams and offices worldwide to serve our global clients.
• Embrace digital transformation: Keep up to date with technology trends in financial services to support the implementation of IT regulatory compliance initiatives. Actively contribute ideas and explore the potential of digital tools to enhance client offerings and internal operations.

Requirements

• Degree holders from disciplines like Accountancy, Banking and Finance, Business, Computer Science, Data Analytics, Economics, or Law preferred.
• Demonstrable academic achievements.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, coupled with excellent communication abilities.
• Sound understanding of banking operations, payment services and Singapore’s regulatory landscape – including the Banking Act, Securities and Futures Act, Financial Advisers Act and MAS guidelines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Keen interest in risk and controls, fintech and financial services industry.
• Creative thinking and willingness to challenge conventional approaches.
• Proficiency in oral and written communication.
• An ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• A collaborative mindset and an eagerness to learn.