Data Risk Management, Senior Associate

Pwc Canada•Ottawa, ON

10d

About The Position

A career in our Digital Risk Solutions practice, within Risk Services practice, will provide you with the opportunity to assist clients in developing analytics and technology-enabled solutions to solve complex business problems. Our team helps organizations and business leaders manage data-related risks and enhance data governance frameworks that enable better outcomes, leading to higher confidence in the information and data that support critical business decisions. You will help clients assess current data governance frameworks and reporting capabilities and support with the execution of data-enabled solutions that drive trust, accountability, and sustainable use of data across the organization. As a Senior Associate in the Data Risk Management team, unlock your potential and embrace the chance to drive meaningful outcomes that’ll elevate your career.

Requirements

Experience and knowledge of data management and data governance related frameworks and methodologies, including business and IT controls, data and security control integration.
Experience with cloud-based or large-scale ERP environments including data conversions, data transformation, data management, data governance, data quality assessments, automation, reporting, and analytics.
A Security Clearance is mandatory for all staff who’ll be engaged on these assignments. Prior to applying, please review the Government of Canada website to ensure you meet the eligibility requirements to obtain this clearance. This’ll become a condition of your employment with PwC should you receive an offer from us.
Bachelor’s or Masters degree in Business, Information Technology, Finance, Data Science or Computer Science degree required

Nice To Haves

Relevant certifications (e.g., CDMP, DCAM, CISSP, PMP, CRISC, CISM, CISA) are an asset.
Experience with data platforms (e.g., Microsoft Azure, Purview, Fabric; Informatica, Collibra, Databricks) or ERP solutions (e.g., SAP, Workday, Oracle) is an asset.
Interest in business development: getting involved with new opportunities, taking a proactive role in raising awareness of the firm's services and level of commitment to the local market, and developing and maturing relationships with internal staff and clients.
Fluency in French is an asset.

Responsibilities

Help clients and engagement teams solve complex business problems, getting involved with new opportunities, taking a proactive role in raising awareness of the firm's services and level of commitment to the local market, developing and maturing relationships with internal staff and clients, developing proposals, identifying and pursuing opportunities to increase the practice's penetration in the public and private sector.
Collaborate with business and technology stakeholders to define business and technical requirements and priorities.
Assist with project management activities, including planning, tracking, and coordination.
Research, learn, and upskill on emerging technology and data tools to support solution delivery.
Support, assess, and help deliver data governance and data management assessments for clients.
Contribute to data, technology, and governance programs that improve decision‑making.
Support risk and data management activities for large‑scale business and technology transformation initiatives.
Translate technical concepts into clear, business‑focused insights
Work within cross‑functional, multi‑disciplinary teams on complex engagements.
Demonstrate strong ownership, collaboration, and a strong client service mindset.