AI & Digital Innovation Senior Associate (Financial Services Assurance)
Line of Service
Assurance
Industry/Sector
FS X-Sector
Specialism
Assurance
Management Level
Senior Associate
Job Description & Summary
At PwC we help clients build trust and reinvent so they can turn complexity into competitive advantage. Were a tech-forward people-empowered network with more than 364000 people in 136 countries and 137 territories. Across audit and assurance tax and legal deals and consulting we help clients build accelerate and sustain momentum. Find out more at .
Our Financial Services Assurance Practice works with organisations to strengthen trust and transparency by building maintaining and providing trust over financial reporting in a fast changing technology-driven world. As Asias top financial services practice our audit approach is at the leading edge of best practice. We draw upon our extensive industry knowledge for our clients including top blue chip companies in the asset management banking capital markets and insurance sectors. We provide our clients with insights empowered by leading technologies into marketplace developments and global opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
Analyzeaudit workflows toidentifyand prioritize opportunities for automation AI enablement and process improvement.
Lead collaboration efforts with auditors risk assurance professionals and business stakeholders to translate audit requirements into scalable AI and automation solutions.
Design develop test andvalidateAI/ML models leveraging classical machine learning NLP and generative AI techniques to address audit challenges.
Architect and build AI-enabled tools including intelligent assistants workflow automations and knowledge retrieval systems that enhance audit execution.
Drive prototyping deployment and ongoing monitoring of AI solutions from concept through production ensuring scalability robustness and compliance.
Develop andmaintaindata preparation processes integration workflows and scalable data pipelines across audit finance risk and enterprise systems.
Work independently with diverse data typesincluding structured financial data unstructured documents such as audit workpapers and policiesto create reliable data products for AI use cases.
Prepare comprehensive documentation training materials and lead knowledge transfer sessions tofacilitateadoption of AI and automation tools by audit teams.
Stay current with emerging AI automation cloud and audit technology trends; evaluate their applicability and drive continuous innovation within the audit transformation program.
Ensure all AI solutionscomply withfirm policies regulatory requirements data privacy standards and responsible AI principles.
Mentor junior team membersprovidetechnical guidance and contribute to building a collaborative and motivated team culture.
Whatwerelooking for
Bachelors degree in Computer Science Data ScienceInformation SystemsFinance Accounting Engineering or a related field.
35 years of hands-on experience developing and deploying AI machine learning data analytics generative AI or automation solutions preferably in financial services risk assurance audit or compliance contexts.
Proficiencyin programming languages such as Python R SQL or similar with experience in production-level software development and data engineering.
Solid understanding of audit processes internal controls risk assessment financial reporting or regulatory compliance isadvantageousbut not mandatory.
Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure AWS GCP) workflow automation tools (Power Platform UiPath Automation Anywhere) generative AI platforms and data visualization tools.
Demonstrated ability to design and implement scalable data pipelines ETL workflows and APIs integrating multiple data sources.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail and ability to troubleshoot complex technical challenges.
Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders and explain technical concepts clearly.
Self-motivated curious eager to learn and interested in how AI and automation can transform audit and assurance processes.
Adaptable and open to feedback with a strong focus on delivering high-quality client outcomes.
Application Notes
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Required Skills
Optional Skills
Accepting Feedback Access Control (AC) Active Listening Audit Internal Controls BASIS Database Management System (DBMS) Business Process Improvement Communication Emotional Regulation Empathy ERP System Integration Inclusion Intellectual Curiosity IT Controls Optimism Process Control SAP ERP SAP Governance Risk and Compliance (GRC) SAP HCM SAP Supply Chain Management (SAP SCM) Security Control Security Control Assessment SOX Compliance Teamwork Well Being
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Travel Requirements
Not Specified
Available for Work Visa Sponsorship
Yes
Government Clearance Required
Yes
Job Posting End Date
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1