Risk & Regulatory - Government Contract Consulting - Senior Associate

PwC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 121,000 - 202,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Holiday pay

Vacation

Sick leave

Job summary

PwC in Chicago is seeking a Senior Associate in Risk & Regulatory - Government Contract Consulting to help clients navigate regulatory landscapes and strengthen internal controls.

You will work to build client relationships, lead teams, and deliver actionable regulatory insights while upholding PwC standards and independence requirements. The role involves guiding programs, testing controls, and communicating with stakeholders across engagements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in regulatory compliance or risk management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic regulatory advice to clients.
• Manage and enhance internal controls to mitigate risks.
• Build and nurture client relationships.
• Apply analytical thinking to inform insights.
• Lead compliance program implementations and policy reviews.
• Lead controls testing and risk analyses.
• Collaborate to develop governance frameworks.
• Interpret data to support performance management.
• Uphold PwC standards and independence requirements.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Fraud, Investigations & Regulatory Enforcement (FIRE)

Management Level

Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary

The Opportunity

As a Risk & Regulatory - Government Contract Consulting - Senior Associate, you will play a pivotal role in helping organizations navigate complex regulatory landscapes and enhance their internal controls to mitigate risks effectively. Within our Risk & Regulatory practice, you will focus on maintaining regulatory compliance and managing risks for clients, providing advice and solutions that are crucial for their success.

As a Senior Associate, you will leverage your skills to build meaningful client connections and learn how to manage and inspire others. You will navigate increasingly complex situations, growing your personal brand and deepening your technical skills. You are expected to anticipate the needs of your teams and clients, delivering quality solutions even when the path forward isn’t clear. In this role at PwC, you will use critical thinking to break down complex concepts and interpret data to inform insights and recommendations. You will uphold professional and technical standards, reinforcing the firm’s code of conduct and independence requirements. This is an opportunity to develop a deeper understanding of the business context and how it is evolving, while using reflection to enhance your strengths and address development areas.

Responsibilities

• Navigating complex regulatory landscapes to provide strategic advice and solutions for clients
• Managing and enhancing internal controls to effectively mitigate risks
• Building meaningful client connections and fostering long-term relationships
• Utilizing analytical thinking to break down complex concepts and inform insights
• Conducting compliance program implementation and policy reviews to support regulatory adherence
• Leading controls testing and risk analysis to identify and address potential vulnerabilities
• Collaborating with teams to develop and execute compliance frameworks and governance strategies
• Interpreting data to generate recommendations and support business performance management
• Upholding professional and technical standards in alignment with firm guidelines and independence requirements

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, Business Administration/Management, Computer Science/Information Systems, Cybersecurity, Economics, Engineering, Finance, Mathematics/Statistics, Project/Technology Management
• Demonstrating experience in U.S. government contracting, accounting, or grant compliance, with knowledge of financial fundamentals and FAR, CAS, or DCAA processes
• Demonstrating proficiency in compliance program implementation and regulatory compliance consulting
• Utilizing analytical thinking to enhance business performance management
• Excelling in C-Level presentations and communication with stakeholders
• Applying risk analysis and governance to improve internal controls
• Engaging in process mapping and controls testing for operational effectiveness
• Leveraging intellectual curiosity to drive finance transformation initiatives

Travel Requirements

Up to 60%

Job Posting End Date

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. To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: https://pwc.to/benefits-at-a-glance

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

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