Consulting - Governance, Risk, Compliance (GRC) Technology Consulting- HK Winter Placement

As an Intern, you will work closely with clients across multiple industries and contribute to a wide range of engagements. Your responsibilities will include: Stay up to date with regulatory developments, emerging risks, and market trends, including new and evolving

from the HKMA, SFC, IA, and MPFA, as well as relevant industry standards and leading practices. Support the planning and execution of engagements relating to internal controls, internal audit, regulatory compliance, governance, and enterprise risk management, tailored to clients’ specific business models, risk profiles, and regulatory obligations. Apply AI, data analytics, and digital tools to extract actionable insights, identify anomalies, and analyse financial, operational, and risk-related data to support assurance, monitoring, and decision-making. Assist in evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of controls, identifying control gaps, process weaknesses, and compliance issues, and developing practical remediation recommendations for management and governance stakeholders. Contribute to the preparation of clear, concise, and insightful reports and presentations for senior management, audit committees, and other governance bodies, including observations, root causes, risk implications, and improvement actions. Help translate business and regulatory challenges into AI-enabled and technology-driven use cases, and support the design and implementation of RegTech, control automation, and risk management solutions using advanced technologies and GenAI. Collaborate effectively within engagement teams, share knowledge across projects, and contribute to continuous improvement in service delivery, innovation, and operational efficiency. Areas You May Be Exposed To Depending on project needs, you may gain exposure to a combination of risk, compliance and technology-enabled solutions, including: RegTech and Digital Solutions: RegTech, data analytics, statistical modelling, process automation, digital transformation, GenAI and LLM implementation, AI agent development, and machine learning. Risk and Compliance Advisory: Regulatory compliance, risk management, financial crime compliance, anti-money laundering, internal controls, governance frameworks and compliance monitoring. Professional Skills Development: Attention to detail, structured problem solving, integrity, teamwork, communication, presentation and report-writing skills. Requirements We are looking for motivated and enthusiastic interns from any discipline who are eager to learn and grow with us. We welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds and do not expect you to have all the answers — what matters most is your leadership, business acumen, attitude, curiosity, and willingness to develop. We are looking for candidates who demonstrate: A curiosity and interest in client services, particularly in the areas of governance, regulatory compliance, internal controls, internal audit, and risk management; Business acumen and an appreciation of how businesses operate, with an openness to learning about IT systems, technology infrastructure, cloud computing, data analytics tools, GRC tools, and the responsible use of AI; A willingness to develop strong communication, interpersonal, teamwork, presentation, and report-writing skills, with a commitment to continuous learning and self-improvement; A proactive mindset, with good organisational skills and the potential to grow into a leadership role; Energy, drive and the ability to work under pressure, including flexibility to work longer hours when required; Flexibility to travel for out-of-town assignments; An openness to pursuing professional qualifications such as the Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) and other technology related designations as part of your career development; A strong command of English, Putonghua and/or Cantonese is an advantage; Any exposure to or basic knowledge of the COSO Internal Control Framework, COSO Enterprise Risk Management Framework, and Listing Rules requirements relating to corporate governance, risk management, and internal controls would be a bonus; Any experience or familiarity with programming languages (e.g. Python), data analytics, Large Language Models (LLM), prompt engineering and cloud technologies would be a bonus. If you wish to apply for this position, please access our online application system to submit your application. We are looking forward to seeing you in PwC.