Senior Analyst - Internal Audit / Governance, Risk & Compliance

Management Level

Job Description & Summary

When you start a career at PwC, you’re joining a community of solvers who are encouraged and empowered to respond to the fundamental changes we see in the world today. We’re investing in you and you’re investing in us. That’s why we’re extremely active in motivating and supporting our staff by offering a flexible working culture, endless learning and development opportunities and competitive, inclusive benefits all designed to help you work and live your best. An empowering and diverse environment starts with you. Are you ready to get started?

Ngā Kōrero mo tēnei tūranga / About the role

Join our Internal Audit/Governance Risk and Compliance (GRC) team in Ōtautahi / Christchurch and elevate your career to new heights! 

As a Senior Analyst, you'll collaborate with a diverse set of clients, helping them achieve their goals by navigating their regulatory landscapes and enhancing their business operations. You'll be at the forefront, working closely with Partners, Directors, and Managers to craft customised internal audit strategies. Dive into exciting projects involving risk assessments, compliance reviews, and internal control evaluations. Make a real impact and help us add value to businesses across the board.

This is a full-time opportunity, minimum 37.5 hours per week. Your day-to-day responsibilities in this role will include:

• Identifying priority areas of risk and process improvement by understanding our clients’ systems, objectives, risks, control frameworks and regulatory environments. 

• Supporting leaders and senior teams with delivery of our Risk services practice to clients including client relationship management and business development;

• Support in the preparation and delivery of comprehensive reports which finalise findings and provide actionable recommendations tailored to client needs.

• Communicate findings to senior management and stakeholders, facilitating discussions around risk mitigation strategies and control improvements.

• Working on internal audit engagements and projects including risk assessment and engagement planning, fieldwork and reporting. 

• Partnering with clients to help them identify and mitigate risks, by developing risk management strategies to strengthen their existing controls and processes.

• Maintaining awareness of advancements in internal audit and controls such as best practices, new technologies, relevant regulations, and risk management techniques.

• Coaching and mentoring junior staff, managing client relationships and helping with our team’s continued growth.

Ngā pūkenga kei a koe / Skills and experience

• 3+ years’ previous experience in an internal audit or risk management position, either in-house or for a professional services firm. 

• Strong understanding of risk frameworks, controls and business processes

• Previous experience developing, implementing or assessing governance, risk and compliance structure and frameworks. 

• Effective use of tools and IT technologies in performing internal audit projects. 

• Excellent report writing, presentation and analytical skills

• Proven experience maintaining long-term relationships with a broad network of stakeholders and clients, managing multiple projects simultaneously and prioritising appropriately.

 Ngā āhuatanga hirahira o te mahi ki PwC / Highlights of working at PwC NZ

• Unrivalled level of access to industry expertise, both locally and through our wider global network of member firms, where you’ll be enabled by cutting-edge technology.

• Collaborate closely with industry leaders, gaining unparalleled access to coaching and leadership development opportunities that will accelerate your professional growth and future career opportunities.

• An inclusive culture where teamwork, support and collaboration is at the heart of what we do. 

• An annual cash contribution to spend on items or activities that support your wellness.

• PwC shows care to employees by providing life and income protection as part of our total remuneration package.

• PwC's paid parental leave applies to all parents regardless of gender, so all our employees can be involved with raising their children

• Enhanced leave capabilities - an opportunity to purchase additional leave and two staff recognition days available each year.

• Digital upskilling through our Digital Academy.

Mo te aha tāu e tatari ana? / What are you waiting for?

Hit the Apply Now button! If you still need some convincing and want to learn how you can grow and shine in your career at PwC, visit https://www.pwc.co.nz/careers.html  

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