Enterprise Risk Management/SOX - Senior Associate

PwC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 77,000 - 202,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Holiday pay

Vacation leave

Personal and family sick leave

Wellness programs

Job summary

PwC in New York seeks an Enterprise Risk Management/SOX Senior Associate to support client work within Audit and Assurance, evaluating governance, risk management, and internal control processes.

You will mentor junior team members, manage workstreams, and translate audit findings into practical control improvements, applying data-driven methods and digital tools to strengthen client controls and respond to change.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required
• At least 3 years of experience
• CIA/CPA/CISA certifications preferred
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to mentor and develop junior staff

Responsibilities

• Analyze enterprise risk and internal control processes for client engagements
• Assess SOX and internal audit requirements across financial reporting and business operations
• Develop workstreams for control design, testing, and remediation activities
• Review process documentation, control narratives, and risk matrices for accuracy and completeness
• Interpret audit findings and translate them into practical recommendations for control improvements
• Coordinate with client stakeholders to gather information, discuss issues, and track follow-up actions
• Apply auditing methodologies, risk assessment tools, and digital solutions to streamline delivery
• Mentor junior team members on assigned tasks, work products, and technical procedures

Skills

Enterprise risk management

SOX controls testing

Data analysis

Mentoring juniors

Client engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Digital solutions

Audit methodologies

Job description

Industry/Sector Not Applicable Specialism Business Controls Management Level Senior Associate Job Description & Summary

As an Enterprise Risk Management/SOX Senior Associate you will support internal audit and control-focused client work within our Audit and Assurance practice, helping evaluate governance, risk management, and internal control processes. As a Senior Associate you will build meaningful client connections, manage assigned workstreams, and use critical thinking to break down complex concepts while mentoring junior team members and adapting to shifting client needs. In this role at PwC, you will contribute to enterprise risk and SOX activities by interpreting data, developing recommendations, and using technology-enabled methods to help clients strengthen control environments and respond to change.

Responsibilities

• Analyzing enterprise risk and internal control processes for client engagements
• Assessing SOX and internal audit requirements across financial reporting and business operations
• Developing workstreams for control design, testing, and remediation activities
• Reviewing process documentation, control narratives, and risk matrices for accuracy and completeness
• Interpreting audit findings and translating them into practical recommendations for control improvements
• Coordinating with client stakeholders to gather information, discuss issues, and track follow-up actions
• Applying auditing methodologies, risk assessment tools, and digital solutions to streamline delivery
• Mentoring junior team members on assigned tasks, work products, and technical procedures

What You Must Have

• At least a Bachelor's degree
• At least 3 years of experience

What Sets You Apart

• Preference for at least one of the following fields of study: Accounting, Analytics/Data Science, Business Administration/Management, Computer Science/Information Systems, Economics, Engineering, Finance, Financial Mathematics/Quantitative Finance, Health Administration/Public Health, Law/Legal Studies, Mathematics/Statistics
• At least one of the following: Current pursuit of or an active Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) certification(s)
• Demonstrating internal audit, SOX, or controls testing coursework
• Developing data analysis, reporting, or documentation skills
• Interpreting business processes and control environments
• Collaborating across teams while navigating ambiguity

Travel Requirements Up to 60%

The salary range for this position is: $77,000 - $202,000. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. All hired individuals are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.

• PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more.

As PwC is anequal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity); age; disability; genetic information (including family medical history); veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or, any other status protected by law.

PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy: https://pwc.to/H-1B-Lottery-Policy.

Learn more about how we work: https://pwc.to/how-we-work

For only those qualified applicants that are impacted by the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable, arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with these laws. At PwC, we recognize that conviction records may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship to responsibilities such as accessing sensitive company or customer information, handling proprietary assets, or collaborating closely with team members. We evaluate these factors thoughtfully to establish a secure and trusted workplace for all.

Are you ready to make a difference? Want to unlock new value by applying your unique perspective and talents? You can grow exponentially at PwC. Here, you can uncover hidden talents, build lifelong relationships rooted in trust and empathy and turn challenges into opportunities for innovation. We’ll help you grow your skills through challenging, meaningful work so you can go further.