Entry Level Risk Analyst Jobs in Chicago, IL (NOW HIRING)

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Business Controls

Management Level

Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary

The Opportunity
As an Internal Audit/SOX Business Controls - Senior Associate, you will play a pivotal role in delivering end-to-end internal audit services to clients across various industries. Within our Risk Consulting practice, you will help clients optimize their internal audit functions, leveraging AI and other risk technologies to address a full spectrum of risks. This role involves evaluating compliance with regulations and assessing governance and risk management processes to enhance the credibility and reliability of financial statements and internal controls.
As a Senior Associate, you will focus on building meaningful client connections and learning how to manage and inspire others. You are expected to navigate increasingly complex situations, growing your personal brand and deepening your technical skills. Embracing increased ambiguity, you will anticipate the needs of your teams and clients, delivering quality work even when the path forward isn't clear. This role offers the opportunity to develop a deeper understanding of the business context and how it is evolving.
In this role at PwC, you will utilize a broad range of tools and methodologies to generate new ideas and solve problems, upholding professional and technical standards while interpreting data to inform insights and recommendations.
Responsibilities
- Conducting comprehensive internal audits to evaluate compliance with regulations and governance processes
- Utilizing auditing methodologies to assess and enhance internal controls and risk management processes
- Collaborating with clients to deliver end-to-end internal audit services across various industries
- Leveraging AI and risk technology to optimize audit processes and deliver innovative solutions
- Analyzing financial statements and internal controls to enhance credibility and reliability
- Developing and implementing business process improvements to address identified risks
- Interpreting data to provide insights and recommendations for client engagements
- Upholding professional and technical standards, including adherence to GAAP and GAAS
- Managing stakeholder relationships to anticipate and address client needs effectively
- Mentoring junior team members to foster professional growth and technical skills development
What You Must Have
- At least a Bachelor's degree
- At least 2 years of experience
- Before starting full-time at PwC, meet the educational requirements to be eligible to sit for the CPA exam in your intended state of employment or the educational requirements for licensure as a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA).
What Sets You Apart
- Preference for at least one of the following fields of study: Accounting, Analytics/Data Science, Business Administration/Management, Computer Science/Information Systems, Economics, Engineering, Finance, Financial Mathematics/Quantitative Finance, Health Administration/Public Health, Law/Legal Studies, Mathematics/Statistics
- At least one of the following: Current pursuit of or an active CPA, CIA or CISA license
- Demonstrating proficiency in auditing methodologies and compliance auditing
- Utilizing analytical thinking to interpret data and inform insights
- Excelling in business process improvement and operational risk management
- Navigating ambiguity while managing and inspiring others
- Building meaningful client connections through effective communication and stakeholder management

Travel Requirements

Up to 60%

Job Posting End Date

July 9, 2026The salary range for this position is: $77,000 - $202,000. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. All hired individuals are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more. To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: https://pwc.to/benefits-at-a-glanceAs PwC is anequal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity); age; disability; genetic information (including family medical history); veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or, any other status protected by law.PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy: https://pwc.to/H-1B-Lottery-Policy.Learn more about how we work: https://pwc.to/how-we-workFor only those qualified applicants that are impacted by the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable, arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with these laws. At PwC, we recognize that conviction records may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship to responsibilities such as accessing sensitive company or customer information, handling proprietary assets, or collaborating closely with team members. We evaluate these factors thoughtfully to establish a secure and trusted workplace for all.