Advisory Graduate Programme (AGP) - Start a consulting career in Risk Consulting

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PwC’s Advisory Graduate Programme in Zurich offers a structured entry into consulting across four rotations over 24 months in Risk Consulting, with early project exposure and continuous coaching that leads to a permanent role. You’ll tackle risk management, regulatory frameworks and financial resilience across industries, learn how regulators assess risk, translate complex requirements into practical processes, and help manage risk across capital, liquidity, operational risk, cyber security, and governance. The profile calls for a Master’s degree in Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, Engineering, Economics, Finance or a related field, up to one year of risk analysis or consulting experience, strong analytical skills and the ability to convey complex insights to diverse audiences. Visa sponsorship is not available; the role is onsite in Zurich. To apply, tailor your CV to demonstrate problem solving, relevant projects, and measurable impact, prepare STAR examples, and show genuine interest in a long term consulting career in risk.

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Line of Service

Advisory

Industry/Sector

Specialism

Management Level

Associate

Job Description & Summary

The Advisory Graduate Programme (AGP) provides a structured entry into consulting across four rotations over 24 months. The Risk Consulting domain focuses on risk management, regulatory frameworks and financial resilience across industries. Early project exposure supports the development of analytical and consulting capabilities.
The programme offers broad exposure before specialisation and continuous coaching to define a long-term consulting focus aligned with strengths and interests. After successful completion, transition into a permanent consulting role.

Your Impact

• Analyze how institutions and regulators assess risk and compliance by working with banks and organizations and observing audits.
• Translate complex regulatory requirements into practical processes, tools, and recommendations aligned with clients’ business models.
• Manage a broad risk agenda across financial and non-financial areas including capital, liquidity, operational risk, compliance, cyber security, operational resilience, recovery & resolution, and model risk.
• Learn how end-to-end risk frameworks operate—from identifying top risks and setting risk appetite to designing controls, monitoring metrics, and preparing reports for management and regulators.
• Support advisory and audit by designing, improving, and independently testing risk and control frameworks.
• Collaborate with diverse experts to leverage multidisciplinary perspectives in financial risk, cyber, operational resilience, regulation, and governance.
• Develop analytical and interpersonal skills through projects involving new regulations, data analysis, and delivering tangible client impact.

Your Profile

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, Engineering, Economics, Finance, or a related field.
• Up to one year of experience in risk analysis, modelling, consulting, or strategy; knowledge of credit risk, capital, or liquidity requirements is an advantage.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and curiosity to understand complex systems.
• Ability to translate complex insights into clear messages for different audiences.

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)

Degrees/Field of Study required:

Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Coaching and Training, Communication, Compliance Advisement, Compliance Oversight, Compliance Program Implementation, Compliance Risk Assessment, Confidential Information Handling, Contract Review, Contractual Risk Mitigation, Contractual Risk Monitoring, Contract Writing, Crisis Management, Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Data Security, Discretion and Business Ethics, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Financial Risk Management, Governance Framework, Inclusion, Intellectual Curiosity {+ 27 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

No

Job Posting End Date