Senior Associate – Risk & Assurance (German Speaker)

About the role

PWC’s Risk & Assurance team is looking for a Senior Associate who will support technology audit and cybersecurity engagements for German‑speaking and international clients. The role combines leadership of audit workstreams with hands‑on technical analysis to protect client systems and data.

Key responsibilities

• Lead components of technology audit, IT risk and assurance engagements for German and international clients.
• Coordinate with managers to design and deliver tailored audit programs and ensure timely completion.
• Perform detailed reviews of work prepared by Associates and provide constructive coaching.
• Identify, document and escalate audit findings, exceptions and potential modifications to the audit plan.
• Act as liaison between project teams and subject‑matter experts to ensure alignment and smooth execution.
• 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 (mandatory) and German speaking ability (a plus).
• Strong leadership, project coordination and communication skills.

Required skills

• IT audit
• Cybersecurity
• IT controls
• Risk frameworks
• Cloud technologies
• SAP
• Oracle
• Security tools
• Azure Data Factory
• Encryption technologies