Risk & Assurance Manager (German Speaker)

About the role

Join PwC's Enterprise Risk Management practice as a Manager, leading technology audit and assurance engagements for German‑speaking and international clients. You will guide junior staff, manage complex workstreams, and help clients enhance governance, risk, and compliance capabilities.

Key responsibilities

• Lead components of technology audit, IT risk, and assurance engagements for German and international clients.
• Coordinate with managers to deliver tailored audit programs and ensure timely completion.
• Perform detailed reviews of work prepared by Associates and provide constructive coaching.
• Identify 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 related field.
• 6‑12 years of experience in IT audit, technology assurance, or risk consulting.
• Fluency in English (mandatory) and German speaking is a plus.
• Strong leadership, project coordination, and communication skills.

Required skills

• IT audit and controls knowledge.
• Cybersecurity concepts and risk frameworks.
• Experience with cloud technologies.
• Familiarity with ERP systems such as SAP and Oracle.
• Use of security tools and Azure Data Factory.
• Professional certifications (e.g., CISA, CISSP, CRISC, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor) are preferred.