Job Description & Summary

The Opportunity

At PwC Greece, we believe change is the new constant. An enterprise’s ability to innovate, adopt new technology and disrupt the status quo is a core capability needed to thrive. We support and guide clients to disrupt their existing business models. Innovative mindsets and human ingenuity are always welcome. This is why we are looking for you.

If you are a problem solver with motivation to learn, someone willing to collaborate with different teams across PwC Greece, a good communicator with high emotional intelligence and someone willing to take ownership beyond the obvious, then you are the one!

The Advisory Risk & Quality (Advisory R&Q) team is responsible for the overall design, implementation, monitoring and continuous improvement of the whole Advisory R&Q Framework (policies, processes, systems and tools). At the same time the team has an overall mandate to ensure compliance with both Network Risk Management Policies (NRMPs) and supplemental local policies.  Moreover, to improve all advisory processes, increase their efficiency and therefore provide valuable support to the engagement teams in conducting their day-to-day work.

Due to the continued growth of our practice, we are now recruiting a high caliber Experienced Professional to join our team in Athens. 

Examples of tasks you will work on as part of the team

Identifying potential risks in the business and participate in the development of possible options for mitigating/managing those risks

Developing specialized knowledge on complicated risk areas of the engagement life-cycle, examples of which are related with but not limited to company research for input on the client acceptance process 

Assisting in the Third-party due diligence process that involves thorough review and continuous monitoring of business relationships with third parties, so as to identify and mitigate potential risks related to reputational damage, potential conflicts of interest, and other related matters

Assisting in the monitoring process of the R&Q related areas and developing end to end reporting solutions based on pre-defined KPIs

On-going consultations to engagement teams on Risk & Quality matters

Communicating with relevant  internal teams and Firm Functions (e.g. Officer of the General Counsel (OGC), Regulatory Team, Procurement, IT, Data Protection Team, InfoSec, etc.) or other Network Firms regarding R&Q/ contracting matters

Developing of training material and provision of Advisory R&Q training to new joiners and existing staff 

What we are looking for

Past experience with technology risk management, general Risk & Quality management, contract review, audit and compliance reviews will be advantageous, 

Strong academic record, including a Bachelor’s / Master’s degree from a top-tier university in Internal Audit, Risk Management, Business Administration, Corporate Governance, Management, Financial Accounting or other related field

Excellent business sense and risk awareness

Excellent organizational skills, ability to monitor, track and follow-up performance

Process documentation skills

Excellent skills in Microsoft Office (especially PowerPoint, Excel etc). Familiarity with additional digital technologies (such as Power BI and Alteryx) will be considered an asset

Be open and adaptable to working in a changing environment

An excellent team player with the ability to work well with other team members, including sharing and collaborating effectively with others, as well as creating a positive team spirit

Possesses a high level of accuracy and attention to detail

Takes initiative but keep others informed of progress and escalate issues where appropriate;

Military services fulfilled

What’s in it for you 

At PwC is all about people, encouraging high performance and quality work.

Being part of our team includes:

🕑 Hybrid working model

💸 Competitive total compensation package

🏥 Health and life insurance 

🤵  Dress for the day - wear what makes you feel comfortable and dress for your day

💻 Company mobile phone and laptop 

🌴 Extra days of annual leave

🧘🏼 Wellness Initiatives like gym sessions & nutritionist

🏃🏽‍♂️ Actions Teams eligible to participate (e.g. Running, Trekking) 

📚 Career development opportunities & continuous training whilst learning from a wide range of top professionals and through tailor made training programmes

🌎 Global mobility opportunities

If you're looking for a team that values your work and solves meaningful problems, apply now!

We believe the best work is human-led and tech-powered. If you’re keen to apply and need reasonable adjustments or would like to note which pronouns you use at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know.

Who we are

PwC in Greece is the largest professional services firm in the country, with premises in Athens, Thessaloniki, Patras,Ioannina and Rhodes and more than 2000 employees. More than 328,000 people in 152 countries across our network share their thinking, experience and solutions to develop fresh perspectives and practical advice. PwC Greece exists to provide top-quality industry-focused assurance, tax, consulting, deals and outsourcing services to industry leading clients. 

Don’t miss the opportunity to develop yourself and grow your career in the global leading professional services firm in Greece.

All applicants will be acknowledged and treated in the strictest confidence.

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