Implementation Associate Jobs in Schaumburg, IL (NOW HIRING)

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Functional & Industry Technologies

Management Level

Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary

At PwC, our people in risk and compliance focus on maintaining regulatory compliance and managing risks for clients, providing advice, and solutions. They help organisations navigate complex regulatory landscapes and enhance their internal controls to mitigate risks effectively.
Those in governance, risk, controls and compliance at PwC will be responsible for confirming regulatory compliance and managing risks for clients. Your work will involve providing advice and solutions to help organisations navigate complex regulatory landscapes and enhance their internal controls to mitigate risks effectively.
Focused on relationships, you are building meaningful client connections, and learning how to manage and inspire others. Navigating increasingly complex situations, you are growing your personal brand, deepening technical expertise and awareness of your strengths. You are expected to anticipate the needs of your teams and clients, and to deliver quality. Embracing increased ambiguity, you are comfortable when the path forward isn't clear, you ask questions, and you use these moments as opportunities to grow.
Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:
Respond effectively to the diverse perspectives, needs, and feelings of others.
Use a broad range of tools, methodologies and techniques to generate new ideas and solve problems.
Use critical thinking to break down complex concepts.
Understand the broader objectives of your project or role and how your work fits into the overall strategy.
Develop a deeper understanding of the business context and how it is changing.
Use reflection to develop self awareness, enhance strengths and address development areas.
Interpret data to inform insights and recommendations.
Uphold and reinforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements.
The Opportunity
As part of the Risk and Compliance team you engage in Governance, Risk, Controls, and Compliance initiatives to drive improvements and reduce redundancies across various business functions. As a Senior Associate, you analyze complex problems, mentor others, and maintain elevated standards while building meaningful client connections and navigating ambiguity. You leverage your understanding of integrated risk management frameworks and GRC technologies to enhance client processes and develop sustainable solutions.
Responsibilities
- Engage in governance and compliance initiatives to streamline business functions
- Analyze intricate issues to develop practical solutions
- Mentor team members to uphold elevated standards
- Build and nurture client relationships through meaningful interactions
- Navigate uncertain situations to deliver quality outcomes
- Utilize risk management frameworks to enhance client processes
- Develop sustainable solutions using GRC technologies
- Maintain professional and technical standards in every engagement
What You Must Have
- Bachelor's Degree
- 3 years of experience
What Sets You Apart
- Bachelor's Degree in Business Application Programming, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Computer and Information Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or Management Information Systems is preferred
- Excelling in risk management and compliance management
- Designing and enhancing financial and operational processes
- Creating and refining core business foundational elements
- Understanding access control and role-based permissions
- Identifying and integrating external data sources
- Implementing GRC technology solutions
- Developing and sustaining meaningful client relationships

Travel Requirements

Up to 60%

Job Posting End Date

July 17, 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.