Senior Associate – Risk Consulting with Focus on Internal Controls, and Internal Audit (Trade, Industries and Services)

To really stand out and make us fit for the future in a constantly changing world, each and every one of us at PwC needs to be a purpose-led and values-driven leader at every level. To help us achieve this, we have the PwC Professional, our global leadership development framework. It gives us a single set of expectations across our lines, geographies and career paths, and provides transparency on the skills we need as individuals to be successful and progress in our careers, now and in the future.
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our team as Senior Associate Risk Consulting with a focus on Internal Controls and Internal Audit. You will work closely with senior team members to help clients mitigate risks, implement internal controls, enhance compliance processes, strengthen governance structures, and improve internal audit functions.

Your impact

• Execute and support internal audit engagements from planning to reporting, assessing governance, risk management and internal control systems.
• Evaluate business processes for effectiveness and efficiency, identifying control gaps and improvement opportunities.
• Execute SOX, regulatory or internal control framework assessments, including walkthroughs, testing activities and documentation.
• Support clients in enhancing risk processes, implementing better controls and adopting best‑practice methodologies.
• Collaborate with team members to deliver high-quality internal audit services, including financial, operational, and compliance audits.
• Prepare clear, structured reports and communicate findings and recommendations to clients and internal stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, leveraging technology‑enabled audit tools and data‑driven insights.

• Evaluate governance structures to ensure alignment with industry best practices and regulatory requirements.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging issues related to risk, compliance, governance, internal controls and internal audit.

Your skill set

• A university degree (e.g. Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Economics or similar).
• 2–4 years of experience in Internal Audit, Risk Management, Compliance, Internal Controls, or a related field.
• Familiarity with risk and control frameworks such as COSO, SOX, ISO or similar.
• Strong analytical skills, ability to understand end‑to‑end business processes, and an affinity for new technology, attention to detail.
• An assertive and proactive approach to the execution of projects, as well as a dedication to producing high-quality work.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in German and English are required – French and any additional language is considered as a plus.

• A proactive, reliable, and team‑oriented mindset with a high willingness to learn and develop professionally and personally, you have a convincing demeanor, and you have excellent communication skills.

• The ability to network effectively within large organizations and build relevant internal and external relationships.

You can expect excellent development opportunities with challenging and varied tasks, accompanied by practical coaching and a wide range of soft- and technical skills training. You will work in a diverse team in an international network and receive regular feedback from colleagues for further personal and professional development.

Benefits

• Be Well, Work Well: We are committed to sustainable performance and supporting our people in staying well. “Be Well, Work Well” is our effort to create an environment with thriving employees across six dimensions of energy: physical, emotional, mental, spiritual, social, and financial. You can benefit from a range of offerings: sustainable performance workshops, self-leadership and resilience sessions, nutrition webinars, yoga courses etc.
• Employee Assistance Service: Life has its ups and downs. We get that. Our free-of-charge, confidential Employee Assistance Service aims to provide our employees access to confidential counselling and advice and to assist them when they experience stressful events, times, or situations or deal with overwhelming emotions.
• Family Assistance: PwC Switzerland has partnered with familizy to help you with the search for a place in a daycare centre, recruitment of a nanny, schooling information, consulting, and nearby childcare solutions.
• Hybrid Flexible Working Model: We know flexibility is the new norm. That’s why you are empowered to work from the place that best suits your workday. PwC’s Hybrid Flexible Model enables you to spend part of your time working in the office and part at home (provided this is your preference) – unless you’re at your clients’ premises, which is of course always the priority.
• Part-time work: Whether you’re a student, a parent, or simply looking for a more manageable work schedule, part-time work can be an excellent option.
• Dress for your day: At PwC, we dress for our day. From dressing casually for coffee with the team to sometimes choosing business attire for client meetings. Every day is different; every client is different. Each day consider your work ahead. What will you be doing? Where will you be? Whom will you be with? We trust you to choose clothes that best represent yourself and the PwC brand that day.
• Parental leave: Becoming a parent is unforgettable. We don't want you to miss a moment of it.
• Vacation: We know it’s essential to take time away from work. Whether you get your energy from climbing mountains or spending time with family, you’ll get 25 days of vacation per financial year to refresh and recharge! And colleagues from age 50, directors and apprentices are entitled to 30 days’ vacation.
• Paid leave: A specific event might require your special attention. Therefore you can take time-off for special personal events such as your wedding, relocation, statutory duties, military, civil protection or civilian service and other events.
• Mobile Communication Services: Get a mobile subscription for business and private use with no data limitation and make and receive phone calls worldwide with no voice limitations at a very attractive price.
• Mobile phones: Claim CHF 1000.- every three years for a new iOS (Apple) mobile phone.
• Volunteering: You’re passionate about doing good and making a difference? That’s great, so are we. You can follow your passion by doing volunteer work.
• My Benefits: My Benefits is a portal that allows you to access various special offers and exclusive discounts from major retailers in the areas of entertainment, fashion, sports, travel, electronics and many more!
• Half Fare Travelcard: Get the SBB Half Fare Travelcard reimbursed. You can use it for both business and private purposes.
• Pension fund: Securing your tomorrow, today: Our very own pension fund provides you with generous contributions and tailored saving plans. Dive into our one-pager to uncover the benefits of our pension fund.
• Health insurance: You can benefit from discounted health insurance offers from our trusted partners.
• Accident insurance: With the additional accident insurance, you are covered for private ward in case of any accidents worldwide.