Senior Manager Governance Risk and Compliance - Risk and Regulatory Advisory, GRC

Line of Service

Advisory

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Risk

Management Level

Senior Manager

Job Description & Summary

When organisations embark on their most critical transformations, they need trusted advisors who can navigate complexity with clarity and precision. As a Senior Manager, Governance Risk and Compliance, you'll play a vital role in helping clients build confidence in their risk management capabilities while delivering large-scale transformation projects that strengthen their foundations for sustainable growth. You'll be working with clients across diverse industries facing complex regulatory and compliance challenges.  

Why PwC? 

At PwC Australia, your skills meet purpose. We tackle big challenges across industries like finance, technology, energy, and health—giving you the chance to make a real impact. Here, your growth is our priority. You’ll work with leading teams, explore new technologies, and unlock your full potential. 

Join a global community of more than 370,000 people who value bold ideas, collaboration, and lasting change. Together, we’re building trust and shaping the future. 

What you’ll do: 

• Partnering with our clients on their large transformation programs to mitigate regulatory and compliance risks they face 

• Developing risk management strategies for our clients to drive compliance and strengthen their existing processes and controls 

• Identifying priority areas of risk and process improvement for our clients by understanding their strategy, objectives, risks, control frameworks, systems and regulatory environment 

• Helping our clients navigate an evolving risk and regulatory landscape by developing and executing test plans, identifying control effectiveness and improvements and reporting these in an impactful way 

What we’re looking for: 

• Experience with Governance, risk and compliance  

• Leading large teams, project managing a full range of assurance tasks including the planning, testing, reviewing and reporting stages on large and complex client engagements 

• Work closely with your teams to develop their skills and grow from a personal and professional perspective; a passion for coaching and development 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 

• Strong time management skills and well-developed research and problem solving skills 

What you’ll gain: 

• Leadership development programs and executive coaching designed to help you inspire teams and accelerate your career growth. 

• A world-class parental leave policy offering up to 26 weeks of leave for caregivers, supporting your family and personal life. 

• Flexibility means trusting you to choose when, where, and how you work—balancing what’s best for you, your team, and your clients to grow and thrive together. 

• Being part of a community united by purpose, delivering impact that reaches clients, communities, and the future you’re shaping. 

We know that perks are as important as your financial rewards. Explore all the benefits that PwC has to offer here. 

Ready to grow here and go further? Join PwC Australia as a Senior Manager in Governance Risk and Compliance and make an impact that goes beyond the expected. Apply now and take your next step with a team shaping the future. 

We’re committed to treating all our job applicants fairly and with respect, irrespective of their actual or assumed background, disability, neurodivergence, or any other protected characteristic. We want you to have every opportunity to thrive in our selection process. In the application form, you can let us know what adjustments you require during our recruitment process and/or any workplace accommodations you anticipate needing to help you perform your role.  

No agencies please: We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not submit CVs in response to this advertisement. We are only accepting applications direct from individuals. 
 

Between 19th December and 4th January, we encourage our people to take time to recharge and log off for their own wellbeing. As such, the firm is in shutdown mode between these dates, and our teams will pause reviewing applications or holding interviews. We will resume normal operations on January 5th. 

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, Analytical Thinking, Business Decisions, Business Performance Management, C-Level Presentations, Coaching and Feedback, Communication, Compliance Frameworks, Compliance Policies, Compliance Program Implementation, Compliance Review, Controls Testing, Corporate Governance, Creativity, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, External Audit, Finance Target Operating Model, Finance Transformation, Financial Reporting, Fraud Detection, Fraud Prevention {+ 25 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

Yes

Government Clearance Required?

No

Job Posting End Date

March 14, 2026