Technology - Risk Services (Cybersecurity - Data Protection) Associate - 2026 Intake
Technology - Risk Services (Cybersecurity - Data Protection) Associate - 2026 Intake
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Job Description
Line of Service
AssuranceIndustry/Sector
TMT X-SectorSpecialism
Cybersecurity & PrivacyManagement Level
AssociateJob Description & Summary
At PwC we help clients build trust and reinvent so they can turn complexity into competitive advantage. Were a tech-forward people-empowered network with more than 370000 people in 149 countries. Across audit and assurance tax and legal deals and consulting we help clients build accelerate and sustain momentum. Find out more at .Our Risk Services Practice provides an invaluable safeguard in todays complex operating environment with insights and independent assurance. We work with clients to deliver business control to help them to protect and strengthen every aspect of their business from people to performance systems to strategy business plans to business resilience. We help clients manage mitigate and control risks from potential cybersecurity breaches to possible breaks in the supply chain. We assess and prepare businesses by looking into their technology finance data analytics regulatory requirements data security and privacy internal audit and the third parties our clients rely on to help clients deliver quality results and meet their strategic objectives.
Role overview:
Seeking enthusiastic and dynamic individuals interested in pursuing a career in Data Protection and Information Security. As an Associate within our Data Protection team youll gain exposure to various local and global standards helping organisations navigate compliance risk management and enhancing their overall data protection posture.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support assessments of clients data protection practices against local regulations (such as PDPA in Singapore) and international standards (e.g. GDPR ISO 27701 ISO27001 NIST Cybersecurity and Privacy frameworks).
- Assist in performing gap analyses and compliance assessments contributing to detailed reporting and actionable recommendations.
- Work closely with experienced consultants on client engagements involving risk management governance frameworks and regulatory compliance.
- Engage with various tools and technologies used in data security privacy management and risk assessment.
- Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams assisting with the establishment and uplift of data and cybersecurity measures for our clients.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors or Masters degree in Information Technology Computer Science Cybersecurity or related discipline from reputable local or international universities
- Basic understanding of network and cryptography principles and data loss prevention (DLP) technologies.
- Familiarity with cloud security principles and tools (e.g. Microsoft 365 AWS Azure)
- Awareness of database security fundamentals and data anonymisation/masking techniques.
- Knowledge of data privacy principles cybersecurity frameworks and regulations.
- Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
- Effective communication skills both written and verbal.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment showing initiative and eagerness to learn.
Education (if blank degree and/or field of study not specified)
Degrees/Field of Study required:Degrees/Field of Study preferred:Certifications (if blank certifications not specified)
Required Skills
Optional Skills
Accepting Feedback Accepting Feedback Active Listening Agile Methodology Azure Data Factory Communication Cybersecurity Cybersecurity Framework Cybersecurity Policy Cybersecurity Requirements Cybersecurity Strategy Emotional Regulation Empathy Encryption Technologies Inclusion Intellectual Curiosity Managed Services Optimism Privacy Compliance Regulatory Response Security Architecture Security Compliance Management Security Control Security Incident Management Security Monitoring 3 moreDesired Languages (If blank desired languages not specified)
Travel Requirements
Not SpecifiedAvailable for Work Visa Sponsorship
YesGovernment Clearance Required
YesJob Posting End Date
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
