Technology - Risk Services (Cybersecurity - Data Protection/Security Governance) Associate - 2026 Intake

Line of Service

Assurance

Industry/Sector

TMT X-Sector

Specialism

Cybersecurity & Privacy

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 Risk Services Practice provides an invaluable safeguard in today’s complex operating environment with insights and independent assurance. We work with clients to deliver business control to help them to protect and strengthen every aspect of their business from people to performance, systems to strategy, business plans to business resilience. We help clients manage, mitigate and control risks from potential cybersecurity breaches to possible breaks in the supply chain. We assess and prepare businesses by looking into their technology, finance, data analytics, regulatory requirements, data security and privacy, internal audit, and the third parties our clients rely on, to help clients deliver quality results and meet their strategic objectives.

Role overview: 
Seeking enthusiastic and dynamic individuals interested in pursuing a career in Data Protection, Information Security and Security Governance. As an Associate within our Data Protection/ Security Governance team, you'll gain exposure to various local and global standards, helping organisations navigate compliance, risk management, and enhancing their overall data protection posture.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Support assessments of clients’ data protection practices against local regulations (such as PDPA in Singapore) and international standards (e.g., GDPR, ISO 27701, ISO27001, NIST Cybersecurity and Privacy frameworks). 
• Assist in performing gap analyses and compliance assessments, contributing to detailed reporting and actionable recommendations. 
• Work closely with experienced consultants on client engagements involving risk management, governance frameworks, and regulatory compliance. 
• Engage with various tools and technologies used in data security, privacy management, and risk assessment. 
• Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams, assisting with the establishment and uplift of data and cybersecurity measures for our clients. 

 
Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related discipline from reputable local or international universities  
• Basic understanding of network and cryptography principles, and data loss prevention (DLP) technologies. 
• Familiarity with cloud security principles and tools (e.g., Microsoft 365, AWS, Azure) 
• Awareness of database security fundamentals and data anonymisation/masking techniques. 
• Knowledge of data privacy principles, cybersecurity frameworks, and regulations. 
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving capabilities. 
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal. 
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, showing initiative and eagerness to learn. 

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, Agile Methodology, Azure Data Factory, Communication, Cybersecurity, Cybersecurity Framework, Cybersecurity Policy, Cybersecurity Requirements, Cybersecurity Strategy, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Encryption Technologies, Inclusion, Intellectual Curiosity, Managed Services, Optimism, Privacy Compliance, Regulatory Response, Security Architecture, Security Compliance Management, Security Control, Security Incident Management, Security Monitoring {+ 3 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

Yes

Government Clearance Required?

Yes

Job Posting End Date