Security Risk & Engineering – Tech and Cyber Risk & Compliance – Senior Manager

PwC; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 124,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC in Seattle seeks a Security Risk & Engineering Senior Manager to guide clients through regulatory landscapes, strengthen internal controls, and mitigate risk across technology and data risk programs.

You will lead cross‑functional teams, deliver strategic guidance on anti‑money laundering and financial crime controls, and validate outcomes with clients while building diverse and high‑performing teams. This role emphasizes judgment, coaching, and clear communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 7+ years of experience in security risk and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and implementation of compliance strategies.
• Manage cybersecurity risk management initiatives to protect client data.
• Oversee compliance program implementation and audits.
• Provide guidance on anti-money laundering and financial crime prevention.
• Coordinate with clients to validate outcomes and incorporate feedback.
• Direct teams through challenging situations with clear decision-making.
• Apply analytical thinking to identify compliance risks and opportunities.
• Craft and convey messages communicating compliance strategies.
• Build and maintain relationships to support governance objectives.
• Promote a culture of compliance through training and development.

Skills

Cybersecurity risk

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Audit & governance

Strategic guidance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Opportunity

As a Security Risk & Engineering – Tech and Cyber Risk & Compliance – Senior Manager, you will play a pivotal role in guiding clients through complex regulatory landscapes, enhancing their internal controls, and mitigating risks effectively. Within our Cyber, Data & Tech Risk practice, you will focus on confirming adherence to regulatory requirements and providing strategic guidance on compliance strategies. As a Senior Manager, you will leverage your skills and professional network to deliver quality results, motivating and coaching teams to solve complex problems. You will apply sound judgment, recognizing when to take action and when to escape, while fostering high-performing, diverse, and inclusive teams.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to craft and convey impactful messages that tell a holistic story, apply systems thinking to identify underlying problems, and validate outcomes with clients. You will direct teams through complexity, demonstrating composure in ambiguous situations, and deepen your skills with a focus on staying relevant. Your commitment to excellence will contribute to the success of our firm, as you model and reinforce professional and technical standards.

Responsibilities

• Leading the development and implementation of compliance strategies to navigate complex regulatory landscapes

• Managing cybersecurity risk management initiatives to protect client data and systems

• Overseeing compliance program implementation and conducting compliance audits to confirm adherence to regulatory standards

• Providing strategic guidance on anti-money laundering and financial crime prevention measures

• Coordinating with clients to validate outcomes and incorporate feedback into compliance frameworks

• Directing teams through challenging situations, maintaining composure and clarity in decision-making

• Applying analytical thinking to identify and address underlying compliance risks and opportunities

• Crafting and conveying clear, impactful messages that communicate compliance strategies effectively

• Building and maintaining relationships with stakeholders to support compliance and governance objectives

• Promoting a culture of compliance and ethical behavior through training and development initiatives

What You Must Have

• At least a Bachelor’s degree

• At least 7 years of experience

What Sets You Apart

• Demonstrating advanced skills in cybersecurity risk management

• Utilizing ISO/IEC 27001 and NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF)

• Applying analytical thinking to solve complex regulatory challenges

• Leading compliance program implementation and governance risk compliance

• Excelling in crafting and conveying impactful messages

• Directing teams through ambiguity with composure and strategic questioning

• Developing and sustaining diverse, inclusive, and high-performing teams

The salary range for this position is: $124,000 – $280,000. 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 an equal 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.

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