Manager, Data Assurance

About the role

PwC's Risk Assurance Services (RAS) team in Jersey supports clients in identifying, measuring and managing their risk profile, covering internal controls, internal audit, technology risk, cyber security, non-financial reporting and regulatory compliance. As Manager, Data Assurance you lead a multi-functional engagement team within the RAS, working directly with clients and taking part in strategic initiatives that shape the practice's future direction. The role is based in Jersey, with 37.5 contracted hours per week.

Key responsibilities

• Manage project delivery teams and own delivery timelines for digital audit, data assurance and technology consulting engagements.
• Act as a technical subject matter expert on data analytic solutions and audit standards, including the use of AI.
• Use data analysis to assess the design, implementation and operating effectiveness of IT general controls, application controls and key reports and interfaces.
• Own client project deliverables and create proposal documents, building relationships with a range of clients.
• Coach and support the development of junior team members and ensure compliance with PwC policies.
• Support strategic initiatives such as the rollout of agentic AI capabilities and advanced data acquisition techniques.

Required profile

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Information Technology or Business Studies.
• Professional qualification in accounting or data science; project management certification (PRINCE2, Agile) desirable.
• Experience managing internal or external audit and assurance engagements as a data assurance specialist.
• Experience developing junior staff and working autonomously; limited travel required.

Required skills

• Desirable: knowledge of the Financial Services sector and the Channel Islands market, and experience supporting external FS audit teams.
• Desirable: data and analytics with tools such as Alteryx, SQL, Python, PowerBI and Power Platform.
• Desirable: cyber security or privacy experience (e.g. CISM, CISSP, GIAC), technology risk experience, and internal audit experience (CIA).