I’m a Product Lead within the Digital Engineering team, specialising in Blockchain technology and Design Thinking methodologies. My role is to help bridge the gap between the development team and stakeholders across all functions, both internally and externally.
Day to day within PwC's Consulting practice I support clients across both strategic advisory and project delivery.
I consider there to be three parts to my role: Solve, Steward and Augment.
I have had a variety of different roles since joining PwC, from Technical Oracle and Workday Application Development to Project and Test Management.
I’m a Senior Manager within the Technology Risk team. My main focus areas include IT Governance, Risk and Controls and Transformation Assurance.
Each morning, I’ll spend some time with my two young twins before leaving for work. The mornings during my week alternate between heading into the office to catch up with emails, or working breakfasts with my clients.
My role is very varied. I am usually a ‘delivery associate’ whereby I undertake the technical work of the project.
I joined through the Cyber Security Core Advisory Graduate programme and now I’m a Senior Associate in the Cyber Security Business Unit, specialising in the financial services team.
I work in the Corporate Finance Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) department where we provide independent financial advice to corporates and institutional investors seeking to buy or sell businesses, raise finance or improve funding efficiency on the balance sheet.
As a second year associate my role has developed, I’m building leadership skills and acting as a role model for more junior staff; this means taking on more responsibility and working in more complex areas of an audit.
I am a trainee solicitor in the Legal team. As part of my two year training programme, I spend six months training in four different legal departments - each six month period is called a ‘seat’.
I work as a Senior Associate in the oneGM (Global Mobility) team, sitting within the Tax Line of Service. We help clients to negotiate the often tricky process of moving their workforce around the world and cross-border, whether that be from a compliance or strategic perspective.
I am an Associate in Risk Management Services (RMS). The team is split into general insurance, life insurance, banking and corporates. We use our actuarial, analytical and technical skills to provide services to our clients such as audit work, model validations and data analytics.
I’m a member of the Edinburgh Data & Analytics, Assurance team. We’re relatively small but growing rapidly with lots of exciting projects on the horizon.
I sit within the Data Analytics and Assurance (DAA) team which comprises of over 400 data professionals across the country and our team focuses on applying smart cutting edge techniques to solve complex client problems.
My day-to-day role is often varied. Sometimes, I work to support PwC audit teams by analysing the transaction data of their clients to provide assurance over their data and to help make the audit process more effective.
I’m a senior associate in PwC’s Midlands Cyber Security team. Cyber security is a lot like serious detective work - identifying unknown flaws and vulnerabilities, and finding a solution to stop them.
I’m a Senior Manager in the Crisis Management team within the Cyber Security business unit. We help clients prepare for, respond to, and recover from very serious incidents or crises.
I’m a member of the Cyber Crisis Team within the Cyber Security Business Unit. My role is to help clients prepare for, respond to and recover from cyber crises.
I’m a senior analyst in the Threat Intelligence team, part of Cyber Threat Operations. My role focuses on strategic (rather than technical) analysis, for example the geopolitical context around cyber security.
I’m a member of the Cyber Threat Intelligence team at our London office, specialising in malware analysis. As one of the more technical roles at PwC, my day-to-day usually consists of tracking threat actors and analysing malware.
I am a Senior Manager and practising solicitor in PwC’s UK Data Protection, Strategy and Compliance team.
I’m a solicitor in PwC’s Data Protection Strategy, Legal and Compliance Services team.
I am a Senior Associate in the Data Protection Legal, Strategy and Compliance Services team. This team comprises a mix of legal and non-legal resource. My background is in risk but with a heavy focus on data protection laws.
I am a current Senior Associate in PwC’s Cyber Security and Data Protection Legal Team.
I’m currently on secondment to Visa, and so a normal day for me is based in the Visa offices. I’m working on the GDPR compliance program for a multinational payment services company. Currently, I am updating Visa’s policies and procedures for GDPR and ensuring any existing business practices take Data Protection requirements into account, whilst minimising the impact to Visa’s day to day operations.
I was really attracted to the course due to the likelihood of receiving a good job at the end of the degree with a ‘Big Four’ accounting firm, not many other degrees could offer that. This programme literally gives you a “flying start” in your accountancy career.
I started at PwC in September 2016, joining the Private Client tax team. I knew before joining that I would be assisting with the tax affairs of high net worth individuals, but I did not expect my workload to be as varied as it can be.
When it came to applying to UCAS I had no idea what I wanted to do, so my business studies teacher suggested that I apply for the PwC Business Insight Week. This takes place between the summer of year 12 and 13 and gave me invaluable insight into the world of work helping me to decide it was something I would really like to pursue.
I joined PwC as a Higher Apprentice (HApp) in August 2013 in the Reading P&O. I came straight from my sixth form in the sunny countryside and had just turned 18 when I joined PwC. Prior to applying I had no experience of working in a “corporate” environment.
Joining PwC was definitely the right decision for me! It has given me the opportunity to meets so many new people, gain new experiences and learn new skills.
When Anya finished school she wanted something that would help her to continue to develop academically. University wasn’t for her so after some research she joined our Tax School and College Leaver programme.
Laura is a member of PwC’s UK Executive Board and the Chief People Officer, responsible for setting and delivering the People Strategy across the UK Firm. She is also a Partner within PwC’s People and Organisation Practice, where she works with FTSE100 clients across a number of sectors to advise on culture change, workforce transformation and performance management.
I heard about PwC from my dad who came across the business insight weeks that run during the summer for students who are going into their final year of their A-Levels. There were many factors that affected my decision to apply to PwC and go into work straight from school rather than going to university first. One of the main reasons was that I could earn a salary instead of paying to go to university where I would leave with little or no on the job experience.
I joined PwC in September 2015 having completed my A levels in June of that year, so I have been in the firm for about two and half years now. The School Leavers Programme allows you to have a full time job in PwC whilst also studying towards professional qualifications, in my case, ACA (Association of Chartered Accountants). So far, I have completed 6 exams out of the 15 required to become fully qualified, so I am on course to complete this in September 2019, becoming a Chartered Accountant at the age of 22.
I work within the Financial Services Cyber Security team. I work with various clients to help them solve problems in relation to an aspect of security.
From graduate trainee to Chairman of the company
At PwC, you don’t get stuck doing the photocopying and making the tea, you’re involved in projects straight away.
I’m an Economic Crime lawyer and Director in PwC’s Regulatory and Commercial Disputes team. I act for international organisations and C-suite level individuals helping them solve their regulatory problems at all stages of the regulatory cycle, from compliance to the courtroom.
I’m a solicitor in our Legal Corporate Restructuring team, specialising in implementing international business reorganisations. I joined in 2004 after attending law school and completed my training contract at PwC.
I joined as a Solicitor/Manager in March 2016 as an experienced hire and work in our Birmingham office.
I initially joined PwC’s Legal team on their three-week vacation scheme in summer 2015 after completing my undergraduate Law degree at the University of Reading.
I joined as a trainee solicitor in 2016 and work across our London offices. My role primarily entails supporting solicitors with client projects to help drive the business forward.
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I joined PwC in September 2017. In just under a year, I have had the opportunity to apply my knowledge of economic theory and econometrics to solve problems across multiple industries.
I initially joined PwC as an Assurance graduate, but after qualifying as a Chartered Accountant I joined the Economics team to pursue my real passion – macroeconomics.
I joined PwC five years ago as a graduate in the Economics team. Since then I’ve worked across a variety of sectors and areas of economics.
Joining the Economics Consulting team with PwC has given me the opportunity to put into practice the theory and techniques that I learnt as part of my degree.
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I’m currently a director leading Data and Analytics in Assurance for PwC across Scotland.
'You don't have to be techy to work in tech', says PwC's Robyn Stephenson. Robyn has been exploring the impact of AI, robotics and drones on workforces, and developing PwC’s data labs.
I work in Advanced Risk and Compliance Analytics doing transaction reporting at Tier 1 investment banks.
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'It doesn't matter where you are, opportunities in tech are endless'. Katy Buller works for PwC’s tech team in northern England, finding it just as exciting as the London office.
'Being a tech specialist doesn't mean sitting in a basement coding all day.' After a PhD in theoretical particle physics, Cathy Wilks says her senior manager role at PwC offers the perfect blend of technical and interpersonal challenges.
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I joined in 2003 as a trainee solicitor before qualifying as a solicitor in the Employment practice group in 2005.
I’m currently in my third seat and sat within the Banking and Finance team. My previous seats were in Immigration and Real Estate.
I graduated as a Mechanical Engineer in Colombia before moving to London in 2004. I then joined a design consulting firm and, following the completion of an MSc in Civil Engineering Structures, worked as structural engineer in a variety of high-profile construction projects.
Manager - Tax
I graduated from the University of Southampton with an Economics degree in 2011 when I joined a mid-tier firm in Cambridge on their ACA graduate scheme where I gained experience working across various departments including Audit and Business teams.
Originally joining the firm in September 2013 as part of the Data Analytics Technology practice, I’ve had opportunities to work in various parts of PwC and gain a broad range of experience.
I am a Manager within PwC Operate, specialising in customer remediation projects for our clients.
Actuarial Services
Digital Trust
After doing a history degree and some postgraduate study in law, I joined PwC as a graduate in the Guernsey office working within the Financial Services industry in Tax.
My role is to handle electronic data and interpret it so that it can be presented to the court as evidence. Often clients request us to find specific key documents, so we have to use various computing techniques to locate them.
Business insight week - Feeling a little anxious I sat waiting in the impressive reception in the More London office with a few others.
I’m an Associate within the Enterprise Business Agreement Management (eBAM) pillar of PwC Operate, based in Belfast. The eBAM pillar is a technology based governance framework which manages the associated “front to back” data process for client relationships within investment banking.
I'm a Chartered Mechanical Engineer and spent the first part of my career working in the space industry, where I was involved in the manufacture of payload electronics for communication, military and scientific satellites.
I joined PwC Augment as a Mobile Analyst in May 2015 having graduated from Newcastle University with a Law LLB (Hons). When I first joined PwC I wasn’t quite sure what to expect but within two weeks of joining the firm I was off to Glasgow to work on a redress and remediation project that spanned 11 months.
Manager - Assurance
After studying Economics at university, I spent a year in Spain where I had the opportunity to think about what I’d like to do long-term.
Associate - Consulting
PwC has given me the opportunity to play an integral role in interesting and important work right from the start of my career.
I wanted a career that would have plenty of variety, challenge and development opportunities, which is exactly what Management Consulting gives me.
I joined the Actuarial Services practice at PwC in 2012 with a first class degree in Mathematics with Economics from University College London. I joined the actuarial profession having known for a number of years that this was the career path I wanted to pursue.
I am a student at Queen's University Belfast studying Business Management and despite my placement year not being compulsory, I have found it a great opportunity to get real business experience in a global firm.
Technical skills and being able to analyse complex pieces of data is crucial in my role. Working predominately with financial clients, it’s important to have an interest in finance or be willing to learn about this sector.
After a sting running my own business, my family decided to move back to Reading.
Our team is involved in ground-breaking work which covers the full range of direct and indirect taxes.
I work as a Cyber Security Consultant and my job is to protect critical assets of businesses from both internal and external threats, as well as managing information security risks.
A typical day for me starts with a ‘huddle’ where the team get together to discuss the progress, issues, and developments we face on a particular project.
Having studied Mechanical Engineering and spent a short time working in Cameroon, I joined the graduate programme, keen to gain a range of consulting experience.
I graduated from the University of Surrey with a Masters in Civil Engineering before joining a large multinational construction company.
I am studying Business Management at Queen’s University Belfast so the area I work in is extremely relevant to my degree.
I am a Chartered Mechanical Engineer. Prior to joining PwC, I worked as a systems engineer for Rolls-Royce, developing the engines for large civil aircraft.
I always knew I didn’t want to go to university. I’ve had part-time jobs since I was 14 and was keen to start earning properly and gaining independence.
I saw a leaflet at college about School and College leaver opportunities at Baker Tilly who have a local office in Chelmsford. At this point, I wasn’t sure I wanted to go to university so it prompted me to start investigating similar programmes with other firms.
We’re regularly involved in major data breach cases, so our work can be high-profile as well as highly confidential.
I started working for PwC in November 2015, four months after graduating from University.
I have been with PwC for almost 4 years now, which I think speaks for itself. I studied law at university and after a short stint as a paralegal at a large law firm I decided that wasn’t for me and applied to work at PwC after meeting a few members of my future team at a networking event.
Our client, a global fashion brand, wanted to simplify their existing European structure to enable it to expand quickly into new jurisdictions.
I’ve been with PwC Augment for 3 months. My social circle were fairly surprised to hear about my new role when I first joined as my educational background has little relation to the work I do on a daily basis, although it’s never been a hindrance for me – quite the opposite!
I first started to learn about the company when I attended a Career Insight Day during Sixth Form, and was attracted by the variety of clients, the wide range of career opportunities and their commitment to their staff.
We want to help our clients be in a position of stability and strength to meet their pension funding obligations.
I joined the Sustainability and Climate Change Consulting team through the internship programme in 2015.
I joined Technology Consulting at PwC because I wanted to be part of a large transformation change.
I joined the PwC Augment team in August 2016 with an MSc in Applied Finance, MSc Management from Ulster University and a BSc in Mathematics from Queen’s University, Belfast.
I joined PwC Augment in December 2014 and became part of a team of roughly 50 members. The journey from then to the present day has been amazing, with PwC Augment growing at an exponential rate to almost 420 members.