Location: Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen Line of Service: Consulting Type of employment: Permanent - Full-time About Our Business Here in Consulting, we work with our clients as trusted allies to navigate challenges, spot opportunities and help them achieve measurable, sustained outcomes. Combining human ingenuity and deep industry expertise with AI-powered solutions and a seamless approach, we help our clients define, implement and operate their future. We focus on four pillars, including Business model reinvention, AI, data and Tech, Trust and Substantify to help our clients move at speed and scale with confidence. Within the four pillars, our comprehensive solutions -from strategic planning to implementation across key areas, such as enterprise strategy, technology, cloud transformation, front office transformation, workforce optimisation, risk and regulatory, sustainability and actuarial services. By joining us you’ll work with experienced consultants passionate to solve business challenges, develop core skills, and create impact to shape the future. Job description and responsibilities About Our Practice: Risk & Regulatory (R&R) In an era of unprecedented regulatory scrutiny, digital transformation, and global uncertainty, trust is the ultimate competitive advantage. Our Risk & Regulatory (R&R) practice sits at the heart of this mission. We empower our clients to not only protect their assets and reputation but also to build resilient, agile, and future-ready organizations. What distinguishes us in the market is our integrated solutions with risk management expertise as the cornerstone and technology as the enabler. By embracing the transformative power of technology and data in pursuit of opportunity and value creation, our integrated solutions enable our clients to foster advanced and predictive risk management capabilities from risk vision and strategy to the people and processes required throughout the organisation. At the core of our integrated solutions is the use of actionable intelligence to foster alignment and accountability across diverse organizational functions. We assist our clients in developing end-to-end governance and risk platforms that empower dynamic users - enabling the creation of new risk detection metrics through big data and GenAI modeling, strengthening the correlation between KPIs and KRIs, and reinforcing the integration of the three lines of defense to uphold robust governance and oversight. Our practice also helps clients navigate the complex intersection of risk, regulation, and sustainability, from ESG reporting and green finance to climate risk management. The Opportunity: Your Role as an Associate This is not your first job; it is the launchpad for an extraordinary career. As an Associate, you will be a core member of project teams, working directly with experienced consultants and client executives to tackle their most critical challenges. You will be exposed to a variety of industries, technologies, and business models from day one, including the rapidly evolving field of sustainability and ESG. You will be the bridge between business strategy and operational execution, learning how to ask the right questions, analyze complex information, and develop innovative solutions that make a tangible impact. What You will Do (Key Responsibilities): • Risk Assessment: Assist in identifying, analyzing, and evaluating a client’s key business risks across financial, operational, technological, and regulatory domains. Support the development of risk assessment frameworks and methodologies to help clients prioritize risks and strengthen their risk management strategies. • Control Assessment: Evaluate and test the effectiveness of a client’s internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR), IT general controls (ITGCs), and operational processes. Document control deficiencies, recommend remediation actions, and support clients in enhancing their control environment to mitigate identified risks. • Compliance Program Support: Help clients design, implement, and enhance compliance programs aligned with global and local regulations (e.g., anti-money laundering (AML), sanctions, anti-bribery and corruption (ABC), and industry-specific requirements), including compliance monitoring, testing, and training support. • Internal Audit & Advisory: Participate in internal audit and advisory engagements, from planning and fieldwork to reporting and providing actionable recommendations to client management. • Governance Advisory: Assist in the development and evaluation of corporate governance frameworks, including board effectiveness assessments, committee structure reviews, and policy development to ensure strong organizational oversight and accountability. • Process & Technology Consulting: Support the design and implementation of robust business processes, leveraging technologies like Robotic Process Automation (RPA), GRC software platforms, and other digital solutions. • Data Analysis & Insight Generation: Leverage data analytics tools (e.g., Alteryx, Tableau, Power BI, ACL, IDEA) to analyze large datasets, identify anomalies, trends, and root causes of business issues. • Sustainability Advisory: Support clients in setting up ESG governance structures, processes, and goal setting. Assist in ESG reporting, carbon neutral/carbon reduction roadmap setting, carbon inventory calculations, and science-based emission reduction targets (e.g., SBTi). Provide advisory services on green and sustainable finance, ESG due diligence in M&A transactions, and ESG risk management including climate change and supply chain management. • Research & Thought Leadership: Conduct research on regulatory changes, industry trends, and technological advancements to support the development of innovative client solutions and internal thought leadership. • Collaboration & Communication: Work collaboratively in a team environment, clearly documenting your work and presenting findings to both team members and clients. Requirements We are seeking bright, motivated, and versatile individuals from all academic backgrounds. While a degree in Accounting, Finance, Law, Economics, Business, Information Systems, Data Science, Environmental Science, Sustainability, Engineering, or related discipline is a plus, we value diverse perspectives and intellectual agility above all. Essential Qualifications: • Education: You are currently pursuing or have recently completed a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree. • Academic Excellence: A strong academic record with a demonstrated ability to learn quickly and master complex concepts. • Analytical Mindset: Exceptional problem-solving and critical-thinking skills. You enjoy dissecting a problem, connecting the dots, and building a logical narrative. • Communication Skills: Outstanding written and verbal communication skills. You can articulate complex ideas clearly and concisely. • Tech Savviness: A genuine curiosity and aptitude for technology. You are comfortable learning new software and are excited by the potential of data and digital tools. • Team Player: A collaborative spirit with a high level of professionalism and a strong work ethic. You thrive in a team-oriented environment and are eager to learn from others. • Integrity & Ethics: An unwavering commitment to the highest standards of integrity and ethical conduct. • Language: A strong command of English, Putonghua or Cantonese. Japanese is also a preferred language. Highly Desirable (Bonus Points): • Exposure to or coursework in accounting, finance, risk management, law, information systems, environmental science, or sustainability. • Familiarity with data analysis concepts or tools like SQL, Python, R, Tableau, or Power BI. • Understanding of core business processes (e.g., Order-to-Cash, Procure-to-Pay). • Leadership roles in student organizations, volunteer work, or other extracurricular activities. • Relevant internships or work experience in consulting, audit, risk, sustainability, or technology. • Project or research experience in ESG, carbon management, or green finance. We offer comprehensive business and technical training, professional examination training support as well as an excellent environment for career development. If you wish to apply for this position, please access our online application system to submit your application. We are looking forward to seeing you in PwC！