Digital Assurance & Transparency (DAT) Associate - Summer / Fall 2026 Save for Later Remove job

At PwC, our people in audit and assurance focus on providing independent and objective assessments of financial statements, internal controls, and other assurable information enhancing the credibility and reliability of this information with a variety of stakeholders. They evaluate compliance with regulations including assessing governance and risk management processes and related controls. In digital assurance at PwC, you will focus on providing assurance services over clients' digital environment, including processes and controls, cyber security measures, data and AI systems, and their associated governance, to help organisations and their stakeholders build trust in their technology while complying with relevant regulations.

Driven by curiosity, you are a reliable, contributing member of a team. In our fast-paced environment, you are expected to adapt to working with a variety of clients and team members, each presenting varying challenges and scope. Every experience is an opportunity to learn and grow. You are expected to take ownership and consistently deliver quality work that drives value for our clients and success as a team. As you navigate through the Firm, you build a brand for yourself, opening doors to more opportunities.

Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:

• Apply a learning mindset and take ownership for your own development.
• Appreciate diverse perspectives, needs, and feelings of others.
• Adopt habits to sustain high performance and develop your potential.
• Actively listen, ask questions to check understanding, and clearly express ideas.
• Seek, reflect, act on, and give feedback.
• Gather information from a range of sources to analyse facts and discern patterns.
• Commit to understanding how the business works and building commercial awareness.
• Learn and apply professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), uphold the Firm's code of conduct and independence requirements.

The Opportunity

As a Digital Assurance & Transparency (DAT) Associate, you will engage in a dynamic environment where you will support teams in delivering digital assurance services, focusing on learning and gaining exposure to PwC's methodologies. In this role, you will be part of the Digital Assurance team, working alongside professionals who are committed to excellence in operational risk management, compliance auditing, and IT controls. You will have the opportunity to apply a learning mindset, take ownership of your development, and appreciate diverse perspectives. By actively listening and asking questions, you will gather information from various sources to analyze facts and discern patterns.

This role offers a dynamic environment where you can develop your analytical and adaptable skills, contributing to the reliability and teamwork essential for success. You will participate in project tasks, engage in research, and support senior staff, using a broad range of tools and methodologies to generate new ideas and solve problems. This is an opportunity to deepen your understanding of the business context and how it is evolving, while interpreting data to inform insights and recommendations. Embrace the chance to navigate complex situations, anticipate the needs of your teams and clients, and use these moments as opportunities for growth.

Responsibilities

- Conducting audits using established methodologies to assess compliance with regulatory guidelines and internal controls
- Collaborating with teams to evaluate and enhance data quality through validation and assurance testing
- Applying cybersecurity governance frameworks to manage and mitigate risks effectively
- Utilizing cloud engineering principles to design and implement scalable solutions for digital assurance
- Engaging in process reviews to identify areas for improvement and align workflows with organizational objectives
- Supporting the development and implementation of IT governance and controls to safeguard information assets
- Participating in the assessment of operational risk management strategies to enhance decision-making processes
- Analyzing data quality assessments to provide insights and recommendations for process optimization
- Assisting in the application of artificial intelligence platforms to streamline auditing processes and improve efficiency
- Contributing to the development of governance frameworks to promote responsible corporate governance practices
- Collaborating with stakeholders to address compliance and governance challenges within the assurance sector
- Engaging in active listening and communication to foster teamwork and support client engagement initiatives

What You Must Have

- Currently pursuing or have completed a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Management Information Systems, Business Analytics, Computer and Information Science, or Information Technology
- 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).
- At least a 3.0 overall GPA
- Client service associate positions are entry-level roles intended for job seekers who are completing or have recently completed their final academic year of educational requirements.

What Sets You Apart

- Preference for a 3.3 overall GPA
- Demonstrating proficiency in auditing methodologies and compliance standards
- Utilizing auditing skills to enhance information technology general control processes
- Applying risk management strategies in assurance projects
- Engaging in process reviews to optimize operational efficiency
- Implementing IT governance frameworks to support client assurance needs
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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:

As PwC is an equal 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. 

For 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.

The salary range for this position is: $53,500 - $104,000, plus individuals may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. For roles that are based in Maryland, this is the listed salary range for this position. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. 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: