Line of Service
Assurance
Industry/Sector
Not Applicable
Specialism
Assurance
Management Level
Associate
Job Description & Summary
Bring your talent. Learn new skills. Make a positive impact.
At PwC Ireland, we uncover hidden talents, build lifelong relationships, and turn challenges into opportunities. We redefine possibilities for our clients and communities, empowering you to make a meaningful impact that extends far beyond our firm.
From your first day, you'll be immersed in a collaborative and inclusive culture where your ideas lead to real-world solutions. Our graduate programme supports your growth at every stage, combining hands-on experience with structured learning, professional qualifications, and mentorship.
Who We're Looking For
* Curious and Eager to Learn: You thrive in environments of innovation, embrace challenges, and are motivated to develop solutions that make a difference.
* Strong Academic Background: You hold (or are on track to achieve) at least a 2.1 degree (or equivalent), equipped with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Growth-Oriented: You are ready to refine your talents through feedback, coaching, and continuous learning opportunities.
* Collaborative and Proactive: You excel in teamwork, communicate effectively, and take initiative when it counts.
* Inclusive and Open-Minded: You value diverse perspectives, actively working across industries and teams to drive impactful change.
Role Overview :
J oin a team that helps market-leading organisations - from financial services and tech to retail and pharma - tackle complex challenges and make smarter decisions. You'll uncover hidden risks, ensure systems and processes are accurate, and identify opportunities that drive real impact. From capital markets and regulatory change to data complexity and business model transformation, you'll advise on issues that shape the future of business. Working with cutting-edge tools and collaborating with experts across disciplines, you'll build trust, drive innovation, and make a difference from day one.
Our capabilities lie across:
* Data Analytics, Modelling and Artificial Intelligence
* Internal Audit, Risk and Regulation and Transparency
* Information Technology Risk
* Accounting, ESG & Capital Markets Advice
Below you'll find detailed information about each team within SAS. Please review before completing your application form and tell us which teams you'd like to be considered for. Note: The application form includes a brief open-ended moti v ation section, which you'll complete when submitting your application.
Data Analytics, Modelling and Artificial Intelligence
There are opportunities to join one of our 3 teams who specialise in th i s area:
Digi t al Audit a nd Transpar en cy - Data Assurance
A s graduate in this team, you could be acquiring and validating large datasets from client systems, building analytics that support audit testing, and providing assurance over models and complex calculations that feed financial statements. You'll work alongside audit teams to design bespoke and data driven solutions. You'll be part of a team who are constantly innovating and exploring new ways of using data to surface strategic insights, redefining digital collaboration, and revolutionising the audit.
Data and Artificial Intelligence
Start your career where data meets innovation. As part of our Data & AI team, you'll deliver analytics, financial models and reports that answer real client questions, while building scalable data products and automations clients can run themselves. You'll review data pipelines, models and AI use cases to ensure accuracy and compliance, helping to implement trustworthy AI aligned with regulations such as the EU AI Act. Working across industries, you'll use cloud platforms, visualisation tools and machine learning to transform data into decisions and create real impact .
Risk Modelling
As a graduate in our Risk Modelling team, you'll work and learn from experienced professionals to deliver best in class q uantitative modelling solutions to our c lie nts. Y ou 'll be hands on and gain s ignificant expe rience in building, validat ing and implement ing of statistical cre dit risk models, programming tools/ languages (such as SAS, Python) and deep en your understanding of the evolving regulatory landscape in this area .
Internal Audit, Risk and Regulation and Transparency
There are opportunities to join one of our 2 teams who specialise in this area:
Internal Audit, Governance, Risk and Control
Launch your career helping organisations strengthen their risk and control environments. In our IAGRC team, you'll work with clients to map processes, test key controls, and recommend practical improvements that make a real difference. You'll gain a 360‑degree view of how businesses operate - covering strategic, operational, regulatory, financial and technology risks - while helping design frameworks, policies and tools that make control environments more effective and efficient. It's an opportunity to combine analytical thinking with problem-solving, and to build expertise that's valued across every industry .
Trust and Transparency
As a graduate in Trust & Transparency, you could be assessing the processes and controls that underpin clients' commercial relationships, data and performance measures, and helping them meet regulatory and contractual standards. You'll apply technology, accounting and regulatory skills to increase clarity, strengthen bargaining positions and build long‑term, trusted partnerships.
Information Technology Risk
As a graduate, you'll test IT general and application controls across critical systems and processes, assess how data is processed and reported, and highlight risks and opportunities for improvement. You'll support enhancements to governance and risk management, collaborate with audit and cyber specialists, and help clients prioritise remediation and cybersecurity investments that strengthen their resilience. It's a chance to build technical expertise while making a real impact on how businesses manage technology risk.
Accounting, ESG & Capital Markets Advice
There are opportunities to j oin one of our 2 teams who specialise in this area:
Capital Markets Accounting Advisory Services (CMAAS)
Start your career supporting clients through some of their most complex accounting and reporting challenges - from implementing new standards to managing transaction accounting for IPOs and capital raises. You'll prepare technical analyses, assist with financial statements and disclosures, and leverage PwC's innovative tools to deliver efficient, high-quality reporting across both financial and ESG requirements. It's an opportunity to build deep technical expertise while helping organisations navigate change with confidence.
Asset & Wealth Management Other Assurance Services
Step into a role where your work shapes trust in the asset management industry. As part of our team, you'll deliver critical non-audit assurance and advisory services for leading Asset & Wealth Management clients - covering regulatory audits of client assets, accounting advice, and solvency declarations. You'll collaborate with specialist regulatory and ESG experts, partner with client operations and service providers, and produce clear, influential reports for senior management and regulators. This is your chance to gain deep technical expertise, work on high-profile projects, and build a career at the intersection of finance, regulation, and innovation.
For further information on potential exam paths an d support please visit our website.
Our commitment to you
At PwC, we recognise that every graduate's journey is unique, and we're committed to supporting your professional growth with benefits that align with your lifestyle and aspirations. Our flexible benefits plan enables you to customise your package, ensuring it meets your individual needs. Whether you're looking to enhance your skills, maintain a healthy work-life balance, or prepare for the future, we provide the tools and resources to help you succeed. Find out more here
If you require reasonable accommodations during the application or interview process or to perform essential job functions, please contact us at .
Application deadline: 22 nd October at 2pm
Grow your career with PwC Ireland.
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 and Financial Reporting Standards, Active Listening, Artificial Intelligence (AI) Platform, Auditing, Auditing Methodologies, Business Process Improvement, Communication, Compliance Auditing, Corporate Governance, Data Analysis and Interpretation, Data Ingestion, Data Modeling, Data Quality, Data Security, Data Transformation, Data Visualization, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Financial Accounting, Financial Audit, Financial Reporting, Financial Statement Analysis, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) {+ 19 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