PwC
PwC
PwC is a global professional services network focused on audit, assurance, consulting, and tax. Its teams work with organizations across financial services, technology, media, telecommunications, and other industries on challenges such as cybersecurity, business transformation, sustainability, and broader business advisory needs. With operations spanning 157 countries and a workforce of more than 276,000 people, PwC combines industry expertise with specialized solutions designed to help clients create and protect value.

AI Governance Senior Associate – PwC, New York City

PwC is seeking an AI Governance Senior Associate to build risk frameworks, controls, and compliance solutions for client assurance engagements. The role also involves explaining technical AI risks to stakeholders and mentoring junior colleagues.

Description

  • Create AI governance frameworks based on recognized industry standards
  • Lead assessments of governance, risk, and control programs
  • Explain complex technical topics to audiences without technical backgrounds
  • Evaluate challenging issues and produce deliverables for client service engagements
  • Assess regulatory requirements and develop client risk management solutions
  • Strengthen client relationships while identifying and anticipating their needs
  • Use risk governance methods to improve internal controls and reduce exposure
  • Analyze data to develop strategic insights and guide decisions
  • Partner with teams on ideas and solutions for regulatory compliance challenges
  • Coach junior colleagues and contribute to stronger team performance

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher
  • At least two years of professional experience
  • Preferred academic background in accounting, business administration or management, computer science or information systems, cybersecurity, economics, engineering, finance, mathematics or statistics, or project or technology management
  • Background in AI and machine learning governance, risk, controls, audit, testing, and validation
  • Familiarity with AI lifecycles and frameworks including NIST and ISO
  • Experience supporting AI governance models, policies, standards, and control programs
  • Ability to make technical subjects understandable to non-technical stakeholders
  • Experience applying risk governance in complex environments
  • Sound judgment and professionalism when working through ambiguity
  • Ability to develop trusted client relationships and anticipate client needs
  • Strong critical thinking for breaking down complex issues
  • Ability to interpret data and turn it into insights and recommendations
  • Capacity to understand and respond to evolving business contexts
  • Willingness to follow professional and technical standards, firm policies, and independence requirements
  • Willingness to travel up to 20%
  • Must not require PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except where PwC policy allows it

Benefits

  • Annual discretionary bonus opportunity
  • Medical coverage
  • Dental coverage
  • Vision coverage
  • 401(k) plan
  • Paid holidays
  • Vacation leave
  • Personal and family sick leave

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