Financial Services Assurance - AI & Digital Innovation Associate

Line of Service Assurance Industry/Sector Asset and Wealth Management Specialism Assurance Management Level Associate Job Description & Summary At PwC, we help clients build trust and reinvent so they can turn complexity into competitive advantage. We’re a tech-forward, people-empowered network with more than 370,000 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 www.pwc.com. Our Financial Services Assurance Practice works with organisations to strengthen trust and transparency by building, maintaining and providing trust over financial reporting in a fast changing, technology-driven world. As Asia’s top financial services practice, our audit approach is at the leading edge of best practice. We draw upon our extensive industry knowledge for our clients including top blue chip companies in the asset management, banking, capital markets, and insurance sectors. We provide our clients with insights, empowered by leading technologies, into marketplace developments and global opportunities. Key Responsibilities • Assist in analyzing audit workflows to identify opportunities for automation, AI enablement, and process improvement. • Collaborate with senior team members, auditors, and risk assurance professionals to translate audit needs into practical AI and automation solutions. • Support the design, development, testing, and validation of AI/ML models, including classical machine learning, NLP, and generative AI applications. • Help build AI-enabled tools such as intelligent assistants, workflow automation solutions, and knowledge retrieval systems. • Participate in prototyping, validating, and deploying AI solutions from concept to production under the guidance of senior team members. • Assist in data preparation, data integration, and maintaining data pipelines across audit, finance, risk, and enterprise systems. • Work with a variety of data types from multiple systems, including financial data, audit workpapers, policies, reports, and business documents. • Support documentation, training materials, and user adoption efforts to help audit teams effectively use new AI and automation tools. • Stay informed of emerging AI, automation, and audit technology trends and assess their potential application to audit and assurance work. • Adhere to firm policies, regulatory standards, data privacy requirements, and responsible AI principles when developing and supporting solutions. What We’re Looking For • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science , Data Science, Information Systems, Finance, Accounting, Engineering, or a related field. • Foundational understanding of, and hands-on exposure to, AI, machine learning, data analytics, generative AI, or automation technologies. • Familiarity with programming languages such as Python, R, or SQL is preferred . • Interest in financial services, risk assurance, audit, compliance, or regulatory environments is advantageous ; prior audit experience is not required . • Exposure to cloud platforms, workflow automation tools, generative AI platforms, or data visualization tools is advantageous . • Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail. • Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders and explain technical concepts clearly. • Self-motivated, curious, eager to learn, and interested in how AI and automation can transform audit and assurance processes. • Adaptable and open to feedback, with a strong focus on delivering high-quality client outcomes. Application Notes • Only shortlisted candidates will be notified due to the high volume of applications • Have questions? Get in touch with us at sg_graduate_recruitment@pwc.com There have been reports of scammers impersonating PwC HR professionals contacting individuals about fraudulent job opportunities using non-PwC domain email addresses and an overseas number. Please note that genuine communications from our HR team will only come from " @pwc.com " email addresses. 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, Accounting Method Changes, Active Listening, Alteryx (Automation Platform), Auditing, Business Process Improvement, C# Programming Language, Communication, Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Data Wrangling, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Finance, Financial Risk Analysis, IBM Db2, Inclusion, Intellectual Curiosity, Java (Programming Language), Microsoft Power Business Intelligence (BI), Microsoft SQL Server Data Tools, Optimism, Oracle Applications, Python (Programming Language) {+ 5 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