Deals - CMAAS Associate - Winter / Spring 2026

A career in our Cybersecurity, Privacy and Forensics will provide you the opportunity to solve our clients most critical business and data protection related challenges. You will be part of a growing team driving strategic programs, data analytics, innovation, deals, cyber resilency, response, and technical implementation activities. You will have access to not only the top Cybersecurity, Privacy and Forensics professionals at PwC, but at our clients and industry analysts across the globe. As a generalist, you will have the opportunity to work in many facets of Cybersecurity, Privacy and Forensics projects for our clients.

To really stand out and make us fit for the future in a constantly changing world, each and every one of us at PwC needs to be an authentic and inclusive leader, at all grades/levels and in all lines of service. To help us achieve this we have the PwC Professional; our global leadership development framework. It gives us a single set of expectations across our lines, geographies and career paths, and provides transparency on the skills we need as individuals to be successful and progress in our careers, now and in the future.

As an Associate, you'll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. PwC Professional skills and responsibilities for this management level include but are not limited to:

• Invite and provide evidence-based feedback in a timely and constructive manner.
• Share and collaborate effectively with others.
• Work with existing processes/systems whilst making constructive suggestions for improvements.
• Validate data and analysis for accuracy and relevance.
• Follow risk management and compliance procedures.
• Keep up-to-date with technical developments for business area.
• Communicate confidently in a clear, concise and articulate manner - verbally and in written form.
• Seek opportunities to learn about other cultures and other parts of the business across the Network of PwC firms.
• Uphold the firm's code of ethics and business conduct

Job Requirements and Preferences:

Basic Qualifications:

Minimum Degree Required:
Bachelor Degree

Minimum Years of Experience:
0 year(s)

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred Fields of Study:
Analytics, Business Analytics, Computer Systems Analysis, Computer Systems Analysis & Accounting, Data Processing/Analytics/Science, Computer and Information Science, Computer and Information Science & Accounting, Computer Engineering, Computer Engineering & Accounting, Computer Programming, Electrical Engineering, Engineering, Engineering and Business, Information CyberSecurity, Information CyberSecurity & Accounting, Information Technology, Information Technology & Accounting, Management Information Systems, Management Information Systems & Accounting, Internet Technology, Library Science, Management of Technology, Statistics, Risk Management, Software App, Systems Engineering, Web Design, Webmaster and Web Management

Additional Educational Preferences:

Preferred cumulative GPA: 3.3. Preferred major GPA: 3.3.

Client service associate positions are entry-level roles and job seekers have completed or are in the process of completing their final academic year of educational requirements.

Preferred Knowledge/Skills:

Demonstrates some level of knowledge and ability to gather solution or project requirements through interaction with business and technology leaders in the following areas:

• Analyzing and assessing business and/or technical security and privacy issues;
• Developing and designing people, process and technology solutions that range from common client needs to unique and complex scenarios for individual clients; and,
• Implementing and executing the designed solutions while working to complement and enhance our clients' ongoing security operations functions.

Demonstrates some ability and interest in solving complex cybersecurity, privacy, and technology issues through a mix of technical and business focused capabilities including:

• Developing and sustaining a wide-ranging set of technical and data analysis skills;
• Capturing and communicating business and technical concepts and processes via reports and presentations prepared using firm-issued technology (Microsoft and Google suite of tools);
• Applying knowledge and insights on relevant laws, regulations, and leading practices related to cybersecurity, privacy, data, and forensics to support data governance transformation;
• Building relationships;
• Communicating in an organized and knowledgeable manner to deliver clear requests for information;
• Demonstrating flexibility in prioritizing and completing tasks;
• Understanding personal and team roles;
• Contributing to a positive working environment by building relationships with team members;
• Seeking guidance, clarification and feedback; and,
• Communicating potential conflicts to a supervisor proactively.

Demonstrates some level of knowledge of technology, security and/or privacy through class work or internships and applying technical solutions to business issues.

Demonstrates flexibility and desire to travel, as client assignments require.

Learn more about how we work: https://pwc.to/how-we-work

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: https://pwc.to/H-1B-Lottery-Policy.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; creed; color; religion; national origin; sex; age; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; genetic predisposition or carrier status; veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or any other status protected by law. PwC is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

For positions based in San Francisco, consideration of qualified candidates with arrest and conviction records will be in a manner consistent with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

The salary range for this position is: $72,000 - $100,000, 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 and more. To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: https://pwc.to/benefits-at-a-glance