Senior Associate – Cyber Strategy, Resilience, Transformation

PwC

PwC Cyber Strategy Senior Associate advising organizations on cybersecurity compliance, regulatory risk, privacy, and internal controls. Conducting assessments, audits, and governance initiatives for client protection.

Posted 8/20/2026full-timeNew York City • District of Columbia, Illinois, Massachusetts, New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $77,000 - $202,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Cybersecurity Risk Management, Compliance Program Implementation, and Regulatory Compliance, with a strong focus on data protection and privacy compliance. Proven ability to conduct risk assessments, manage compliance audits, and advise clients on regulatory requirements.

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Cybersecurity Risk ManagementCompliance Program ImplementationISO/IEC 27001 StandardsNIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF)Anti-Money Laundering Compliance

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Hard Skills

Compliance AuditingRisk AnalysisGovernance Risk Compliance (GRC)Data Protection Management (DPM)Privacy Compliance

Soft Skills

MentoringProblem SolvingClient Relationship Building

Industry Keywords

Regulatory ComplianceCompliance FrameworksCompliance Training ProgramsFinancial Crime PreventionCompliance Reporting

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and implement compliance strategies for complex regulatory landscapes
Conduct risk assessments and compliance audits to identify potential vulnerabilities
Advise clients on regulatory requirements and internal control enhancements
Manage cybersecurity risk management initiatives to protect client data
Interpret data and inform compliance recommendations
Coordinate compliance training programs
Monitor compliance frameworks and report regulatory compliance status
Collaborate with clients on anti-money laundering and anti-bribery standards
Support compliance programs and governance risk compliance measures
Engage in privacy compliance and data protection management
Analyze complex problems, mentor others, maintain professional standards, and build client connections

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least a Bachelor's degree
At least 2 years of experience
Proficiency in Cybersecurity Risk Management
Compliance Program Implementation and Compliance Auditing
ISO/IEC 27001 Standards
NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF)
Anti-Money Laundering Compliance and Financial Crime Prevention
Risk Analysis and Governance Risk Compliance (GRC)
Data Protection Management (DPM) and Privacy Compliance
Regulatory Compliance Program Maintenance and Reporting
Ability to travel up to 60%
Must not require, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth in PwC's policy

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual discretionary bonus
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401k
Holiday pay
Vacation
Personal and family sick leave