PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)

Global professional services: assurance, tax, consulting

Associate – Digital Trust and Cybersecurity

Security Governance, Risk & ComplianceConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeKuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Information Systems, Accounting Information Systems, or another related discipline; candidates with other degree disciplines are also considered if interested in technology and cybersecurity governance, risk, and controls.
Familiarity with local regulatory requirements in technology and cybersecurity, including BNM, NACSA, Securities Commission, and MCMC, and global standards or frameworks such as NIST and ISO.
Interest in emerging digitization trends and technology risk, with an understanding of business and IT processes.
Ability to work effectively in different teams for varying periods and build working relationships with colleagues and client personnel.
Strong oral and written English communication skills.
Strong analytical and project management skills, including critical thinking, developing well-reasoned recommendations, and challenging existing views in light of client strategic goals and business environments.
Strong time-management skills and ability to work under pressure while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
Proactive, self-motivated approach to learning in a fast-changing technology and regulatory environment.
Willingness to travel for client engagements as required.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the team and client to meet project requirements, take ownership of assigned tasks, and deliver quality outcomes.
Support engagement management and maintain client relationships, including oversight of work products, timelines, and deliverables.
Understand the client's environment, business needs, and strategic objectives to ensure work and recommendations remain relevant and fit for purpose.
Apply critical thinking and a curious mindset to dissect and simplify complex topics, prioritizing substance over form.
Research complex topics and benchmark technology and cybersecurity risk practices against industry leaders, then tailor recommendations to the client's environment and needs.
Continuously enhance technical knowledge and upskill as the technology and cybersecurity risk landscape evolves.
Develop presentation and report-writing skills to communicate complex ideas effectively and engage confidently with clients and stakeholders.
Support independent assessments against local regulatory requirements and global frameworks, cybersecurity and IT general control audits, and independent reviews of client environments and controls; identify areas for improvement and provide practical, tailored recommendations based on industry best practices.

Line of Service

Assurance

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Risk Architecture

Management Level

Associate

Job Description & Summary

A career in our Digital Trust and Cybersecurity practice, within Risk Services under PwC’s Assurance Line of Service, will provide exciting opportunities to kickstart your career by supporting our engagement teams servicing clients primarily by providing advice and counsel on technology and cybersecurity risk management related subject matters.

You will be a key member of projects involving independent assessments against local regulatory requirements and global frameworks, cybersecurity and IT general control audits, and independent reviews of clients' environments and controls to identify areas for improvement - putting forth practical, tailored recommendations grounded in industry best practices.

Responsibilities

As a Digital Trust and Cybersecurity Associate, you’ll work as part of ateam of problem solvers with extensive consulting and industry experience, helping our clients solve their complex business issues from strategy to execution. Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Collaborating with the team and client to meet project requirements, taking ownership of assigned tasks and delivering quality outcomes.

Proactively supporting engagement management and maintaining strong client relationships, including oversight of work products, timelines, and deliverables.

Understanding the client's environment, business needs, and strategic objectives to ensure the work done and recommendations put forth to the clientremain relevant and fit for purpose.

Applying critical thinking and practicing having a curious mindset - prioritising substance over form to dissect and simplify complex topics.

Researching complex topics and benchmarking technology and cybersecurity risk practices against industry leaders, then tailoring recommendations to fit the client's specific environment and needs.

Continuously enhancing technical knowledge, recognising that the technology and cybersecurity risk landscape is constantly evolving and requires ongoing upskilling.

Continuously developing soft skills such as presentation and report-writing skills - to effectively communicate complex ideas and engage confidently with clients and stakeholders.

General Requirements

Degree in Computer Science, IT, Business Information Systems (BIS), Accounting Information Systems (AIS) or any other related disciplines (We are also keen to consider other degree disciplines who have interest in exploring a career in technology and cybersecurity governance, risk and controls)

Familiarity with the local regulatory landscape related to technology and cybersecurity domains (e.g., BNM, NACSA, Securities Commission, MCMCetc) and global standards / frameworks such as NIST and ISO.

Passionate about emerging digitization trends and technology risk with understanding about business and IT processes

The ability to work effectively in different teams for varying periods of time, building good working relationships with both colleagues and client personnel.

Strong communication skills in both oral and written English.

Strong analytical and project management skills, with the ability to think critically, put forth well-reasoned recommendations, and challenge existing views in light of the client's strategic goals and business environment.

Strong time-management skills, with the ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities/deadlines.

A proactive, self-motivated learner who thrives in a fast-changing technology and regulatory environment.

Willingness to travel for client engagements, as required.

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, Auditing, Auditing Standards, Audit Internal Controls, Audit Preparation, Audit Reporting, Audit Risk Assessments, Audit Support, Business Process Improvement, Communication, Compliance and Standards, Compliance Assurance, Compliance Auditing, Compliance Risk Assessment, Compliance Training, Data Analysis and Interpretation, Developing Policies and Guidelines, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Ethics Training, External Audit, Inclusion, Intellectual Curiosity {+ 21 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

Government Clearance Required?

Job Posting End Date

About the Company

PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)

Global professional services: assurance, tax, consulting

PwC provides assurance (audit), tax, legal services, consulting and deals advisory to organisations worldwide. It uses multidisciplinary teams across accounting, advisory, technology and industry, delivered through a global network of locally established firms that collaborate with technology partners to offer AI, cloud, managed services and digital trust. PwC differentiates itself with an integrated, global-local service model and technology-enabled offerings that address complex client needs across risk, transformation, reporting and sustainability. Its goal is to help clients improve governance, efficiency and value by supporting reporting accuracy, business transformation, risk management and sustainable practices.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: Early VC
Total funding: $3.3M
Headquarters: London, United Kingdom
Founded: 1989

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