September 2026 - Risk Services CPA - Co-op - 8 Months - Ottawa

Line of Service

Assurance

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Conduct and Compliance

Management Level

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.

As a risk management generalist at PwC, you will provide advisory and practical support to teams across a wide range of specialist risk and compliance areas.

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. As a risk management generalist at PwC, you will provide advisory and practical support to teams across a wide range of specialist risk and compliance areas.

At PwC Canada, we’re more than a professional services firm— we’re a community of solvers tackling the world’s most important problems. As a Co-op in our Risk Services practice, you’ll be part of a diverse, inclusive team that values your perspective and empowers you to make a real impact. You’ll build relationships, gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge technologies, and contribute to work that matters—whether it’s helping clients navigate complex challenges or driving trust in financial reporting.

You will also receive support from the moment you join. You will gain hands‑on experience with our AI‑enabled tools and take part in our national development program, designed to help you build future‑ready skills—particularly in data, technology, and business acumen. In addition, by working with leading clients across a wide range of industries, you will be exposed to complex, real‑world issues, accelerating your professional growth.

Beyond your work, PwC Canada offers a comprehensive health and wellness benefits package, including mental health support, flexible work options, and paid time off to volunteer in your community. You’ll also have access to leadership development opportunities, inclusive employee networks, and a vibrant culture that values belonging, purpose, and continuous learning

Grow here, go further.

Meaningful work you’ll be part of

Throughout your co-op term, you will support the delivery of internal audit and internal controls (including SOX) services for clients across a variety of industries. Working alongside experienced team members, you’ll help teams understand business processes, identify risks, document controls, assist with controls testing and data analytics . You’ll gain exposure to how strong governance, risk management, and controls help organizations protect value, navigate disruption, and make confident decisions , using evolving methods and enabling technologies.

Your Responsibilities Will Include:

• Performing your work efficiently while meeting established timelines and budgets.

• Supporting process and controls work across the 3 lines (e.g., process documentation, walkthrough support, risk and control identification).

• Assisting with internal control testing procedures (design and operating effectiveness), including preparing testing documentation and organizing evidence.

• Clearly and concisely documenting work performed and evidence gathered; validating completeness, relevance, and quality of support.

• Flagging potential control gaps, exceptions, or documentation issues to senior team members and helping track follow-up items.

• Maintain ongoing communication with engagement leaders to ensure clarity, quality, and proper follow ‑ up of deliverables.

• Building and maintaining collaborative relationships with internal teams and clients.

• Staying up to date on trends in governance, risk management, internal audit, regulation, and emerging technologies/analytics as they relate to controls and assurance.

• Supporting the creation of client-ready materials (e.g., process narratives/flowcharts, test plans, status trackers, and summary slides).

• Identifying opportunities to promote the firm’s services to new clients or deepen existing client relationships.

Experiences and s kills y ou’ll u se to s olve:

• Currently enrolled in a post-secondary program (e.g., Accounting, Finance, Business, Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, Economics, or a related discipline).

• Intellectual curiosity and a willingness to ask questions, test assumptions, and learn quickly.

• Strong attention to detail and critical thinking to understand processes and evaluate control evidence.

• Humility, openness to feedback, and receptiveness to coaching.

• Strong organizational and prioritization skills, clear communication, and the ability to collaborate with diverse teams.

• Comfort with research, analysis, and synthesizing information from multiple sources.

• Interest in internal audit, internal controls/SOX, risk assessment, and business processes (industry agnostic).

• Interest in how data, analytics, automation, and emerging technologies can improve audit and controls work.

• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (especially Excel, PowerPoint , and Word) and willingness to learn additional tools or platforms.

• Ability to work independently on assigned tasks and as part of a team.

• Alignment with PwC values: acting with integrity, making a difference, caring, working together, and reimagining the possible.

Note: We only allow you to submit one application; however, you are able to select a second and third office preference .

Please note:

• Apply before our applications close on April 24th, 2026 at 11:59 PM (AST). To learn about our application process, visit our Applying to PwC page on our campus recruitment website.
• This position is eligible for PwC Canada’s Award and Mentorship Programs.
• The salary range for this position is $52,000 - $62,000. Eligible employees will also have the opportunity to participate in our performance pay programs which are designed to reward individual and firm-wide achievements. We are committed to offering competitive compensation and adhere to all relevant pay transparency legislation.

Why you’ll love PwC:

• Personalized Benefits & Wellbeing: Choose flexible health, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage. Access mental health support ($3,500 annually), virtual care, and up to a $750 lifestyle account for wellness, fitness, and personal growth.
• Invest in Your Future: Boost your retirement savings with employer matching and take advantage of financial planning resources and banking programs.
• Growth & Learning: Unlock coaching, mentoring, and clear career paths to help you reach your potential.
• Time off to focus on what matters most: Enjoy up to 31 paid days off including summer and winter office closures, substitute a public holiday to observe your religious holiday, or take part in international remote work options to extend your time abroad,
• Inclusive, Purpose-Driven Culture: Join a diverse, supportive team where you can be your authentic self, build lifelong relationships, and help shape tomorrow.

PwC Canada acknowledges that we work and live across Turtle Island, on the land that is now known as Canada, which are the lands of the ancestral, treaty and unceded territories of the First Nations, Métis and Inuit Peoples. We recognize the systemic racism, colonialism and oppression that Indigenous Peoples have experienced and still go through, and we commit to allyship and solidarity.

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, Active Listening, Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Coaching and Training, Communication, Compliance Advisement, Compliance Oversight, Compliance Program Implementation, Compliance Risk Assessment, Confidential Information Handling, Contract Review, Contractual Risk Mitigation, Contractual Risk Monitoring, Contract Writing, Crisis Management, Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Data Security, Discretion and Business Ethics, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Financial Risk Management, Governance Framework, Inclusion, Intellectual Curiosity {+ 27 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

No

Job Posting End Date

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