Risk & Regulatory IT Controls- Director

Translating the vision, you set the tone, and inspire others to follow. Your role is crucial in driving business growth, shaping the direction of client engagements, and mentoring the next generation of leaders. You are expected to be a guardian of PwC's reputation, understanding that quality, integrity, inclusion and a commercial mindset are all foundational to our success. You create a healthy working environment while maximising client satisfaction. You cultivate the potential in others and actively team across the PwC Network, understanding tradeoffs, and leveraging our collective strength.

Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:

• Lead in line with our values and brand.
• Develop new ideas, solutions, and structures; drive thought leadership.
• Solve problems by exploring multiple angles and using creativity, encouraging others to do the same.
• Balance long-term, short-term, detail-oriented, and big picture thinking.
• Make strategic choices and drive change by addressing system-level enablers.
• Promote technological advances, creating an environment where people and technology thrive together.
• Identify gaps in the market and convert opportunities to success for the Firm.
• Adhere to and enforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance) the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements.

Minimum Degree Required (BQ)
Bachelor's Degree

Required Field(s) of Study (BQ)
Accounting, Finance, Management Information Systems, Management Information Systems & Accounting, Computer and Information Science, Computer and Information Science & Accounting, Economics, Economics and Finance, Economics and Finance & Technology, Business Administration/Management, Engineering, Accounting & Technology, Mathematics

Minimum Year(s) of Experience (BQ)
8 year(s) of experience with at least 3 years in management within a professional services firm or large enterprise as a consultant, auditor, business process or internal controls specialist.

Preferred Qualifications

Certification(s) Preferred

CIA, CPA or CISA

Preferred Knowledge/Skills

Demonstrates thought leader level abilities as a team leader, emphasizing knowledge of providing services related to process and controls, risk assessment and controls testing methodologies across the 3 lines of defense, which includes a record of success with facilitating and completing deliverables involving the following:
- Business process, financial reporting and IT risks, processes and controls;
- Key domains of IT general controls, including data privacy and IT security, including change management, access to programs and data, computer operations, and systems development;
- Corporate Governance and Sarbanes Oxley Act's regulations and requirements, including compliance readiness programs;
- Financial and operational fraud risk management;
- Antifraud internal controls;
- Third Party Risk Management;
- Anti-corruption and anti-bribery;
- Current and emerging technologies within controls and testing automation and analytics; and
- COSO Framework, CoBIT and/or other leading business and IT control frameworks.Demonstrates thought leader level abilities as a team leader, emphasizing knowledge and/or a record of success in understanding current issues key executives contemplate within a variety of sectors (consumer markets, energy, utilities and resources, industrial manufacturing and automotive, technology, media and communications), including how all 3 Lines of Defense can play a role within the organization to address the risks.Demonstrates thought leader level abilities as a team leader, emphasizing skills and abilities related to risks and controls within a professional services firm or large enterprise which includes a record of success with completing deliverables related to the following:
- Identifying key risks and controls, controls optimization, including the configuration of controls around business process and within IT environments;
- Applying internal control principles and business/technical knowledge including IT general controls and application controls; financial reporting concepts; working experience applying professional skepticism skills;
- Leading the building and adaption of test programs and practice aids, as well as perform assessments, to evaluate controls, identify control issues and potential for remediation and optimization;
- Exhibiting project management skills, including developing project plans, budgets, and deliverables schedules; and,
- Creating a positive environment, monitoring workloads of the team while meeting client expectations, and respecting the work-life quality of team members. Providing candid, meaningful feedback in a timely manner and keeping leadership informed of progress.Demonstrates thought leader level abilities as a team leader, emphasizing abilities and/or a record of success in the following areas:
- Using technical resources and tools to research and expand one's sphere of knowledge to enhance work product, significantly contribute to business development and remain up to date on client and firm hot topics;
- Collaborating directly with clients, identifying and addressing client needs through building solid relationships with clients, understanding the client's business, communicating a broad range of Firm services to the client in an organized and knowledgeable manner;
- Managing day-to-day engagement operations, including preparing concise, accurate documents and balancing project economics management with the occurrence of unanticipated issues; and,
- Creating high quality deliverables, especially developing and reviewing audit programs or testing steps, adapting an audit program to suit a client's specific environment, and/or designing controls evaluation and testing work plans.

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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: https://pwc.to/H-1B-Lottery-Policy.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; creed; color; religion; national origin; sex; age; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; genetic predisposition or carrier status; veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or any other status protected by law. PwC is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

The salary range for this position is: $148,000 - $317,000, plus individuals may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. For roles that are based in Maryland, this is the listed salary range for this position. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation and more. To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: https://pwc.to/benefits-at-a-glance