Senior Associate, IT Risk & Assurance

About the role

PwC is hiring a Senior Associate for its EITC, Risk & Assurance line of service in Cairo. As a cybersecurity generalist, you will protect client organisations from cyber threats by identifying vulnerabilities, developing secure systems and applying a broad understanding of cybersecurity principles. At Senior Associate level you lead parts of technology audit engagements, guide junior staff and ensure high-quality delivery.

Key responsibilities

• Lead components of technology audit, IT risk and assurance engagements for German and international clients.
• Coordinate with managers to deliver tailored audit programmes and ensure timely completion.
• Review work prepared by Associates and give constructive coaching.
• Identify and escalate audit findings, exceptions and potential changes to the audit plan.
• Act as liaison between project teams and subject-matter experts.
• Contribute to drafting deliverables, reports and client presentations.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Engineering, Computer Science, Business IT or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in IT audit, technology assurance or risk consulting.
• Fluency in English is mandatory; German speaking is a plus.
• Proven understanding of IT controls, cybersecurity and risk frameworks.

Required skills

• Preferred: professional certifications such as CISA, CISSP, CRISC or ISO 27001 Lead Auditor.
• Preferred: experience managing multi-country or cross-functional audit teams.
• Preferred: knowledge of cloud technologies, ERP systems (SAP, Oracle) and security tools.