Tech & Data - Data, Analytics and Technology Solutions - Senior Associate

The Opportunity

Join our Acceleration Center India and help shape the future of business for our diverse client portfolio across geographies and jurisdictions. You’ll work at the heart of global teams across Advisory, Assurance, Tax and Business Services—solving real client challenges through connected collaboration. We’ll help you grow your skills so you can go further. With hands-on learning, cutting-edge tools and an inclusive culture, this is your opportunity to do inspiring work that makes a difference—every day.

As a Senior Associate in Tech & Data - Data, Analytics and Technology Solutions, you will play a pivotal role in assisting clients to develop solutions that foster trust, drive improvement, and predict risk. Your work will involve utilizing advanced analytics, data wrangling technology, and automation tools to empower clients to make informed decisions based on complete and reliable information. Within our Assurance practice, you will be instrumental in evaluating compliance with regulations and assessing governance and risk management processes.

As a Senior Associate, you will focus on building meaningful client relationships and navigating complex situations to grow your personal brand and deepen your technical skills. You are expected to anticipate the needs of your teams and clients, delivering quality work while embracing ambiguity. This role requires you to respond effectively to diverse perspectives and use a broad range of methodologies to generate new ideas and solve problems.

In this role at PwC Acceleration Center India, you will leverage your skills to uphold professional standards and interpret data to inform insights and recommendations. You will develop a deeper understanding of the business context, using reflection to enhance strengths and address development areas.

Responsibilities

• Ability to leverage and possess hands-on working knowledge of visualization software such as Tableau, Qlik, and Power BI.
• Applying knowledge of data analysis and manipulation products like SQL, Alteryx, Python, and Databricks.
• Engaging in regulation, workforce, financial reporting, and automation.
• Managing complex internal and external stakeholder relationships.
• Thriving in a dynamic consulting environment, with a desire to grow within this setting.
• Managing client engagements and internal projects, including budgets, risks, and quality assurance.
• Preparing reports and deliverables for clients and other stakeholders.
• Developing and maintaining internal and external relationships.
• Identifying and pursuing business opportunities, supporting line management in proposal development, and managing, coaching, and supporting team members.
• Supporting Engagement Managers with engagement scoping and planning activities.
• Coaching team members in task completion.
• Performing advanced data analysis to support test procedures.
• Collaborating effectively with local and regional teams and clients.
• Supporting Engagement Managers in drafting client deliverables for review by Engagement Leaders.
• Managing project economics for engagement teams.
• Conducting basic review activities and providing coaching to junior team members.

What You Must Have

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering and Business, Financial Mathematics, Mathematical Economics, Quantitative Finance, Statistics, or a related field.
• 4-6 years of experience in relevant roles,preferably in a public accounting firm or a large corporation
• 3 years of assurance experience in internal controls and/or business process testing.
• Experience in technology risk (e.g., IT General Controls, information security).
• Previous experience in shared service delivery centers.
• Certifications such as CIA, CISA, or ITIL are preferred.
• CPA or equivalent certification

What Sets You Apart

• Advanced knowledge and understanding of financial risk management, operational risk management, and compliance requirements.
• Proficiency in data analytics tools (e.g., Alteryx, Power BI) and Microsoft suite tools (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience with major ERPs such as SAP, Oracle, and/or technology security management.
• Programming skills in SQL, Python, or R.
• Accounting experience and consulting experience.
• Knowledge in financial services is preferable.
• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and within a team environment