Senior Data Risk Associate

PwC

Data Risk Senior Associate at PwC managing compliance frameworks and data risks for Australian businesses. Ensuring robust data governance and trustworthy insights in a collaborative environment.

Posted 7/17/2026full-timeSydney • 🇦🇺 AustraliaSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in data risk management, including risk assessment methodologies, control design, and compliance with regulations such as GDPR and CCPA. Strong analytical skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to implement risk frameworks and controls.

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Data Risk ManagementRisk Assessment MethodologiesGDPR ComplianceControl Design and Effectiveness TestingCollaboration with Cross-Functional Teams

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Hard Skills

Risk AssessmentControl TestingData Risk FrameworksData Protection RegulationsIncident Management Processes

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationAnalytical ThinkingAttention to Detail

Tools & Technologies

Risk Governance ToolsReporting ToolsOffice Productivity Software

Industry Keywords

PrivacySecurityQualityComplianceRegulatory Requirements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Identify, assess, and monitor data risks across privacy, security, quality, and compliance domains.
Support the implementation of data risk frameworks, controls, and mitigation strategies aligned with organisational policies.
Conduct control testing, risk assessments, and support remediation of gaps and data issues.
Collaborate with data owners, legal, compliance, and technology teams to embed risk management practices and ensure adherence to regulatory requirements such as GDPR and CCPA.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Risk Management, Data Science, Business Administration, or a related field.
Proven ability to apply risk assessment methodologies and perform control design and effectiveness testing.
Strong understanding of data risk domains and familiarity with data protection regulations and compliance programs.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with strong analytical thinking and attention to detail.
Experience in incident management processes or data risk frameworks (desirable).
Proficiency with risk, governance, or reporting tools and standard office productivity software (desirable).

Benefits

Comp & perks

Generous leave entitlements to support your work-life balance - including floating public holidays, birthday leave and ability to purchase additional leave on top of your four weeks
A world-class parental leave policy offering up to 26 weeks of leave for caregivers, supporting your family and personal life.
Opportunity to work with leading organizations and cutting-edge technology that challenge and expand your expertise.
Work within an inclusive environment committed to Inclusion and Diversity and First Nations Prosperity, ensuring diverse perspectives are at the forefront of our work.
Clear paths for career progression supported by continuous learning and leadership development.
Flexibility means trusting you to choose when, where, and how you work balancing what’s best for you, your team, and your clients to grow and thrive together.