Cyber Risk Senior Associate – Data Privacy & IT Compliance

About the role

PwC is looking for a motivated Senior Associate to join its Cyber Risk team in Cairo. The role focuses on data privacy and IT compliance, helping clients identify, assess and mitigate cyber risks while ensuring adherence to regulations such as GDPR and CCPA.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive risk assessments targeting data privacy and IT compliance vulnerabilities.
• Assist in developing and implementing privacy policies and compliance frameworks aligned with industry standards.
• Monitor ongoing compliance, produce regular reports on risk exposure and regulatory status.
• Support incident response activities for data breaches and compliance violations.
• Design and deliver training programs to raise awareness of privacy and compliance requirements.
• Collaborate with IT, legal and business units to ensure a holistic approach to cyber risk.
• Stay up‑to‑date with changes in privacy legislation and evaluate their impact on the organization.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, IT, Law or a related discipline.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in cyber risk management, data privacy or IT compliance.
• Relevant certifications such as CIPP, CIPM, CISSP or ISO 27001 are a plus.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving and communication abilities.

Required skills

• Risk assessment methodologies.
• Penetration testing and code‑scanning techniques.
• Readiness testing of applications.
• Familiarity with risk assessment tools and compliance management software.