Senior Associate - Data Privacy

IN-Associate _ Forensics Investigation_ Investigations & Disputes_ Advisory _ Bangalore

Line of Service

Advisory

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Risk

Management Level

Associate

Job Description & Summary

At PwC, our people in audit and assurance focus on providing independent and objective assessments of financial statements, internal controls, and other assurable information enhancing the credibility and reliability of this information with a variety of stakeholders. They evaluate compliance with regulations including assessing governance and risk management processes and related controls.

Those in internal audit at PwC help build, optimise and deliver end-to-end internal audit services to clients in all industries. This includes IA function setup and transformation, co-sourcing, outsourcing and managed services, using AI and other risk technology and delivery models. IA capabilities are combined with other industry and technical expertise, in areas like cyber, forensics and compliance, to address the full spectrum of risks. This helps organisations to harness the power of IA to help the organisation protect value and navigate disruption, and obtain confidence to take risks to power growth.

Why PWC

At PwC, you will be part of a vibrant community of solvers that leads with trust and creates distinctive outcomes for our clients and communities. This purpose-led and values-driven work, powered by technology in an environment that drives innovation, will enable you to make a tangible impact in the real world. We reward your contributions, support your wellbeing, and offer inclusive benefits, flexibility programmes and mentorship that will help you thrive in work and life. Together, we grow, learn, care, collaborate, and create a future of infinite experiences for each other. Learn more about us.

At PwC, we believe in providing equal employment opportunities, without any discrimination on the grounds of gender, ethnic background, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, religion or other beliefs, perceived differences and status protected by law. We strive to create an environment where each one of our people can bring their true selves and contribute to their personal growth and the firm’s growth. To enable this, we have zero tolerance for any discrimination and harassment based on the above considerations. "

Job Description Summary – A career in our Investigations and Fact-Finding practice, within Fraud, Investigations and Regulatory Enforcement (FIRE) services, will provide you with the opportunity to help our clients understand where they might have vulnerabilities and develop solutions to manage the risks involved. We prevent, respond to and remediate a wide range of business threats, risks and complex issues. Our team helps businesses detect and investigate fraudulent activities or irregularities within their organization. As part of our team, you’ll help investigate issues such as corporate irregularities, whistleblower allegations, asset misappropriation, regulatory violations, patent and copyright infringement and financial reporting fraud. Role & Responsibilities • Discuss investigative findings with Partner and others concerned. Assist in conducting Fraud and Misconduct Investigations at variety of locations • Assist in drafting clear, concise, and extremely robust reports within tight timelines. and across a wide range of industries. • Helps client understand and analyze various events or issues and design remedial measures to deal with them. • Work with clients, fraud examiners, internal & statutory auditors, attorneys, lawyers and law enforcement agencies in critical, challenging and highly sensitive assignments. • Initiate Risk Analytics for Fraud Detection & find solutions that best meet clients’ needs develop forensic methodologies and forensic strategies in difficult circumstances. • Identify key potential legal and regulatory compliance issues and provide an objective review of organization’s fraud risk management framework. • Use advanced tools and business intelligence techniques in proactive identification of likely issues and events. • Maintaining client confidential data and processing it within the confines of PwC policy regarding data protection and confidentiality. • Initiate risk analytics for fraud detection and find solutions that best meet clients’ needs and develop Forensic methodologies and strategies. • Utilize proprietary forensic tools, forensic methodologies and forensic technology that include data mining and mapping, electronic discovery and computer forensic capabilities. • Assist Partners in conducting various proactive marketing efforts and sales pitch. • Multitask across multiple engagements with Partners. Required Skills • Chartered Accountant. • Certified Fraud Examiner would be an additional advantage. • Expertise in detecting and investigating frauds and maintaining corroborative evidence.

Responsibilities:

Preferred Qualifications: · CA Qualified Required Skills & Qualifications: · Discuss investigative findings with Partner and others concerned. Assist in conducting Fraud and Misconduct Investigations at variety of locations • Assist in drafting clear, concise, and extremely robust

reports within tight timelines. and across a wide range of industries.

Mandatory skill sets:

· Article ship completed

Preferred skill sets:

· Forensics Investigations

Years of experience required:

0-1 Years

Education qualification:

· CA qualified

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)

Degrees/Field of Study required: Bachelor of TechnologyDegrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills

Data Privacy

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Accounting and Financial Reporting Standards, Active Listening, Artificial Intelligence (AI) Platform, Auditing, Auditing Methodologies, Business Process Improvement, Communication, Compliance Auditing, Corporate Governance, Data Analysis and Interpretation, Data Ingestion, Data Modeling, Data Quality, Data Security, Data Transformation, Data Visualization, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Financial Accounting, Financial Audit, Financial Reporting, Financial Statement Analysis, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) {+ 19 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

Government Clearance Required?

Job Posting End Date

February 27, 2026

Experience Level

Mid Level