AI Governance Experienced Associate

Industry/Sector Not Applicable

Specialism

Assurance

Management Level

Associate

Job Description & Summary

The Opportunity

As an Experienced Associate on the AI Governance team within the Digital Assurance & Technology team, you’ll support the development and implementation of AI governance frameworks aligned to industry standards. As an Experienced Associate, you’ll contribute to projects that assess governance, risk, and control activities helping gather requirements, document processes and controls, and synthesize findings for a range of stakeholders. This role offers exposure to emerging AI governance practices and the opportunity to help drive practical, scalable improvements.

As an Associate, you will be driven by curiosity and contribute to client engagement and projects while developing your skills and knowledge to deliver quality work. You will be exposed to clients to learn how to build meaningful connections, manage and inspire others, and grow your personal brand by deepening your technical knowledge of firm services and technology resources. In this role at PwC, you will take ownership and consistently deliver quality work that drives value for our clients and success as a team. Embracing increased ambiguity, you will be comfortable when the path forward isn’t clear, using these moments as opportunities to grow.

Responsibilities

- Navigating complex regulatory landscapes to provide advice and solutions for clients
- Confirming regulatory compliance and managing risks effectively for client organizations
- Enhancing internal controls to mitigate risks and improve governance structures
- Applying a learning mindset to develop skills in corporate governance and risk management
- Gathering information from diverse sources to analyze facts and discern patterns
- Building commercial awareness and understanding how the business operates
- Upholding professional and technical standards, including PwC's code of conduct and independence requirements
- Adapting to fast-paced environments and collaborating with diverse teams and clients
- Taking ownership of tasks and consistently delivering quality work that drives value for clients

What You Must Have

- At least a Bachelor's degree
- At least 1 years of experience

What Sets You Apart

- Preference for at least one of the following fields of study: Accounting, Business Administration/Management, Computer Science/Information Systems, Cybersecurity, Economics, Engineering, Finance, Mathematics/Statistics, Project/Technology Management

- Applying experience in AI/ML governance, risk, controls, audit, testing, and validation, including awareness of AI lifecycles and leading risk frameworks such as NIST and ISO

- Supporting the design and assessment of AI governance models, policies, standards, and control programs, while translating technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders
- Demonstrating a learning mindset and taking ownership of personal development
- Excelling in adapting to diverse client needs and team dynamics
- Applying analytical skills to gather and interpret complex data
- Developing commercial awareness and understanding business operations
- Utilizing corporate governance knowledge in client support scenarios

Travel Requirements

Up to 20%

Job Posting End Date

The salary range for this position is: $63,000 - $141,500. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. All hired individuals are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more. To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: PwC is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity); age; disability; genetic information (including family medical history); veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or, any other status protected by law. PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy: more about how we work: only those qualified applicants that are impacted by the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable, arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with these laws. At PwC, we recognize that conviction records may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship to responsibilities such as accessing sensitive company or customer information, handling proprietary assets, or collaborating closely with team members. We evaluate these factors thoughtfully to establish a secure and trusted workplace for all.