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Working in Risk

We are pioneers in a world of changing risk. At the heart of our business are diverse teams with the right ambition, skills and technology to solve complex problems together and do work that really matters.

Whichever programme you join in Risk, you’ll have the opportunity to work with a variety of clients and industries in a world of changing risk. You'll be on the front line working in a team, whilst liaising with our clients to help find new ways to secure value and navigate uncertainty with confidence.

We are prioritising the outcomes that matter to our clients, our people and society. Our work focuses on helping our clients navigate uncertainty, changing the way they predict, prepare and respond to risk, giving them confidence to make decisions that make the difference.

Risk services
Joining as a graduate
Life in Risk
The future of risk

Risk services

Technology:

bringing experts together to help our clients transform their technology,
providing confidence to organisations going through technology change,
dealing with risk and regulatory challenges,
responding to crises & cyber breaches,
building and assuring our clients’ cyber security defences,
helping to operate clients businesses effectively,
making data-led, strategic and tactical decisions that maximise growth.

Actuarial, Risk Modelling and Analytics - delivering analytics, validation and model risk management solutions across credit risk, market risk, operational risk and compliance risk areas.

Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) - enabling organisations to transform sustainably in a number of ways: we’re helping our clients to build trust in the climate transition by building credibility of non-financial and climate reporting. We’re helping clients to transform sustainably, ensuring their transition to Net Zero is fair.

Financial Services Business, Risk & Controls - in the initial years of this graduate pathway, you'll be deeply involved in understanding and assessing a client’s business from a financial, regulatory and operational risk perspective and identifying the related mitigation techniques needed to ensure the business strategy can be successful and resilient.

We also have opportunities to join our Risk Management team within Business Solutions.

We’re investing in our talent and innovating our tools and technologies to strengthen our business - staying at the cutting edge with new techniques. Our people have a sense of pride as risk professionals - pushing boundaries to become truly distinctive in the marketplace.

Joining as a graduate

We hire talented individuals with diverse backgrounds, skills, and experiences, celebrating differences as part of our inclusive culture.

From day one, our Risk graduate training pathways equip you with the ambition, skills, and technology to succeed at PwC. We invest in new capabilities and bring together people with diverse experiences and viewpoints, ensuring PwC is a place where you can thrive.

You’ll work closely with your teams and collaborate with other graduates, building a strong, meaningful cohort for future growth. Continuous learning is key, and we invest in your development throughout your career.

From the start, you'll deliver solutions to meet clients' needs today and prepare them for tomorrow.

For our Risk programmes, you'll need to have or be on course to pass an undergraduate degree, and this can be in any subject. However some of our specialist areas may have specific degree requirements.

Life in Risk

Organisations increasingly seek trusted partners to navigate disruption and change. For many clients, we are that partner. Our teams visit clients to gain unique insights, identify core issues, and manage solutions end-to-end.

Our Risk practice develops leaders at all levels who are authentic, inspiring, and lead by example, embodying the right behaviours and values. Leadership is about leading others and oneself.

Our Risk teams foster an inclusive culture where individuality is celebrated. We encourage our people to support charity partnerships and focus on personal wellbeing and resilience.

The future of risk

The age of disruption brings new complexities, opportunities, and risks to businesses. Rapid technological change and heightened societal expectations around trust and social responsibility have intensified potential crises.

We’ve heavily invested in technology to support our clients and enhance efficiency. Our Frontier Labs bring client issues to life through extended reality, AI, and the latest technologies, fostering collaborative problem-solving. Our Risk teams are crucial in using this technology for virtual collaboration, idea generation, and information sharing.

Our IdeaSpace platform fosters innovation and creativity, allowing our people to share ideas and shape future business practices. All ideas, whether quick wins or big moves, are valued.

We support you in reaching your potential and accessing career-enhancing opportunities. Today’s graduates will be tomorrow’s leaders.