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

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PwC’s Advisory Graduate Programme in Zurich offers a 24 month entry with rotations into risk and regulatory consulting. As an associate in Risk Consulting, you’ll work across industries on regulatory, compliance and internal audit projects, applying Basel, FINMA and crypto regulations, while building risk models. Expect early project exposure, coaching and a path to a permanent role after completion. Ideal candidates hold a Master’s in a quantitative field and up to a year of relevant experience, with programming and data analytics aptitude and strong communication. To apply, tailor your CV to quantify impact, highlight ML and modeling projects, and demonstrate communication; visa sponsorship is not available.

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Line of Service

Advisory

Industry/Sector

Specialism

Management Level

Associate

Job Description & Summary

Understand how organizations manage risk, controls and regulation and build trust in complex environments.

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

• Support regulatory, compliance, and internal audit projects across industries in accordance with frameworks such as Basel, FINMA, and emerging regulations on cryptocurrency and digital assets.
• Analyze and improve business processes, internal control frameworks, and financial risk models to strengthen risk management and business value.
• Apply data analysis, machine learning, and advanced modeling techniques to identify risk factors, build prototypes, and enhance predictive accuracy and efficiency in financial risk management.
• Communicate complex quantitative and analytical concepts clearly to stakeholders and connect modeling approaches with strategic decision-making.
• Lead and contribute to workshops, meetings, and executive presentations with stakeholders including CISO, CIO, Risk, Compliance, Procurement, and client teams.
• Contribute to innovative solutions and exchange project experience in a fast-paced international environment focused on financial risk management challenges.

Your Profile

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, Engineering, Economics, Finance, or related fields.
• Up to one year of experience in quantitative risk analysis, modeling, consulting, or strategy; knowledge of credit risk monitoring or capital requirements is an advantage.
• Proficiency in programming languages for data analysis and quantitative modeling.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate complex insights to diverse audiences.
• Proactive and adaptable mindset contributing innovative solutions in dynamic environments.

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, Analytics Strategy, Architecture Development, Business Architecture, Business Model Innovation, Business Transformation, Cloud Computing, Commercial Strategies, Communication, Digital Customer Experience, Digital Strategies, E-Commerce, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Implementing Technology, Inclusion, Information Technology Applications, Intellectual Curiosity, IT Governance, Marketing Data Analytics, Optimism, Predictive Modelling, Profitable Growth {+ 6 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

No

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