Cybersecurity Risk and Controls, AI Senior Associate

Line of Service

Assurance

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Conduct and Compliance

Management Level

Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary

A career within AI Trust services, will provide you with the opportunity to assist clients in developing analytics and technology solutions within AI that help them detect, monitor, and predict risk. There is an evolving risk landscape in Canada Associated with AI/GenAI implementations and the growing need for assurance in deploying these technologies across industries. Leveraging advanced technology, a team of talented risk professionals, alongside our GenAI Community of Solvers, we swiftly address potential risks and compliance needs, ensuring our clients confidently navigate AI adoption challenges. We will work collaboratively to enable our clients to foster innovation while building trust in AI systems, all while learning from ourselves and our industry-leading investments in AI/GenAI. Let’s continue to build together!

Meaningful work you’ll be part of   

As a Cybersecurity Risk and Controls, AI Senior Associate, you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:  

• Provide risk assurance services, including assessment of technology risks, leveraging control frameworks within AI initiatives and systems  

• Develop and execute comprehensive cybersecurity AI strategies that align with clients' goals, mission, and vision. Embed risk management frameworks into the AI lifecycle to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

• Risk identification and control integration for business process and IT processes as part of an end-to-end AI lifecycle

• Conduct analyses of security data to identify trends and patterns; developing and optimise data analyses processes, tools, and reports 

• Support cybersecurity strategy and planning, using various methods and, techniques to identify ways to improve cybersecurity 

• Enhancing data collection procedures to include all relevant information for developing analytic systems 

• Processing, cleansing, and validating the integrity of data to be used for analysis 

• Create visualisations and dashboards that communicate security analytics results to stakeholders 

• Work with cross-functional teams to integrate security analytics results into security processes 

• Build prototype models and dashboards to provide insights  

Experiences and skills you’ll use to solve    

• Understanding of AI models, AI Lifecycle stages and of any of the following areas: AI technologies, AI ethics, AI risks and controls, responsible AI principles, and data governance

• Experience with Cyber risk assessment and quantification, threat modelling and analysis, cyber controls monitoring and testing, cyber due diligence and cyber third party assessment and monitoring 

• Experience in cloud environments (ie. Azure, AWS and GCP) and controls   

• Familiarity with the National Institute of Standards and Technology AI Risk Management Framework, ISO/IEC 42001 standard, 27001, and 270017 standards etc. 

• Strong background in data analysis, statistics, security metrics and knowledge of common security frameworks and standards (e.g., NIST, CIS) 

• ETL knowledge an asset 

• Leadership skills working in dynamic and cross-functional teams for large-scale and multi-national engagements

• Ability to work cohesively in a team environment 

Why you’ll love PwC 

We’re inspiring and empowering our people to change the world. Powered by the latest technology, you’ll be a part of diverse teams helping public and private clients build trust and deliver sustained outcomes. This meaningful work, and our continuous development environment, will take your career to the next level. We reward your impact, and support your wellbeing, through a competitive compensation package, inclusive benefits and flexibility programs that will help you thrive in work and life. Learn more about our Application Process and Total Rewards Package at: https://jobs-ca.pwc.com/ca/en/life-at-pwc 

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Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

No

Job Posting End Date

At PwC Canada, our most valuable asset is our people and we grow stronger as we learn from one another. We’re committed to creating an equitable and inclusive community of solvers where everyone feels that they truly belong. We understand that experience comes in many forms and building trust in society and solving important problems is only possible if we reflect the mosaic of the society we live in.

We’re committed to providing accommodations throughout the application, interview, and employment process. If you require an accommodation to be at your best, please let us know during the application process.

To learn more about inclusion and diversity at PwC Canada: https://www.pwc.com/ca/en/about-us/diversity-inclusion.html. Be a part of The New Equation.

Chez PwC Canada, notre atout le plus précieux, c’est notre personnel. Et c’est en apprenant les uns des autres que nous devenons plus forts. Nous avons à cœur de créer une communauté équitable et inclusive de professionnels de la résolution de problèmes, dans laquelle chacun se sent vraiment à sa place. Nous savons que l’expérience peut prendre diverses formes et, pour nous, donner confiance au public et résoudre des problèmes importants n’est possible que si notre milieu de travail reflète la diversité de la société dans laquelle nous vivons.

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