Line of Service
Advisory
Industry/Sector
Not Applicable
Specialism
Risk
Management Level
Director
Job Description & Summary
At PwC, our people in cybersecurity focus on protecting organisations from cyber threats through advanced technologies and strategies. They work to identify vulnerabilities, develop secure systems, and provide proactive solutions to safeguard sensitive data.
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Job Description & Summary:We are seeking a high-impact Director – GRC & Internal Audit (GCC Markets) to join our Advisory practice. This is a client-facing, revenue-generating leadership role focused on opening and developing new accounts across Global Capability Centers (GCCs) in India. The ideal candidate will combine deep expertise in Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC), Internal Audit, Risk Management, Internal Controls, SOX, and Regulatory Compliance with a proven ability to build CXO relationships, shape large transformational engagements, and drive pipeline growth.
What’s in it for you?
You will operate at the intersection of India's rapidly expanding GCC ecosystem and the increasing demand for strong governance, risk management, and compliance frameworks. Backed by a global brand, methodologies, and a strong alliance ecosystem, you will have the opportunity to build a market-leading GRC and Internal Audit practice while helping global organizations strengthen governance, improve controls, and enhance enterprise resilience.
Responsibilities:
- New Account Acquisition:Identify, pursue, and convert net-new GCC accounts for the firm's GRC, Risk Consulting, and Internal Audit service portfolio.
Build and maintain a strong pipeline across target GCC sectors.
- Relationship Development:Establish and nurture trusted advisor relationships with CFOs, Chief Audit Executives (CAE), Chief Risk Officers (CRO), Compliance Officers, Controllers, GCC Heads, and Global Process Owners.
Develop executive-level engagement strategies to strengthen long-term client relationships.
- Market & Sector Intelligence:
Develop deep understanding of the GCC landscape, regulatory environment, industry risks, and emerging governance challenges.
Monitor market trends related to internal audit transformation, enterprise risk management,controls automation, ESG governance, and regulatory compliance.
- Deal Origination & Shaping:Leadproposal development, solution design, client presentations, and commercial negotiations.
Shape large and complex engagements across:
Internal Audit
SOX Compliance
Internal Financial Controls (IFC)
Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)
Operational Risk
Regulatory Compliance
Third-Party Risk Management
Governance Framework Design
Controls Transformation
Audit Analytics and Continuous Monitoring
- GTM Strategy & Execution:Co-develop and execute the annual GTM plan—campaigns, events, thought leadership, analyst engagement—aligned with sector and cluster priorities.
- Sales Ownership:Own and deliver against defined order book and revenue targets for the assigned sector/account portfolio.
- Team Collaboration:Work closely with delivery leaders to ensure solution feasibility, smooth transitions from sold to delivered, and high client satisfaction that drives repeat business.
Mandatory skill sets:
- 15–20+ years of experience with a substantial portion in business development / GTM roles within a professional services firm, global SI, or large security product/platform company.
- Demonstrated track record of originating and closing large consulting engagements in:
- Internal Audit, RiskAdvisory,SOXCompliance,Internal Controls,Governance & Compliance,Enterprise Risk Management
- Strong network of CFOs, CROs, CAEs, Compliance Leaders, and GCC executives operating in India.
- Deep familiarity with target sectors
- Experience navigating dual-stakeholder environments (India GCC leadership + global HQ security leadership).
- Exceptional executive presence, storytelling, and consultative selling skills.
Preferred skill sets:
to-Haves:
- Prior experience within a Big 4 / tier-1 consulting environment.
- Experience leading GCC-focused Risk Advisory or Internal Audit transformation programs.
Exposure to:
- Internal Financial Controls (IFC)
- Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)
- GRC Platforms (SAP GRC, ServiceNow, Archer, MetricStream)
Experience with controls automation, AI-enabled auditing, and continuous monitoring solutions.
Professional certifications such as:
Years of experience required:
15+ years
Education qualification:
Education: MBA / PGDM from a premier institute preferred; bachelor’s degree in engineering / computer science / information security or equivalent.
Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)
Degrees/Field of Study required: MBA (Master of Business Administration), Master Degree
Degrees/Field of Study preferred:
Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)
Required Skills
Cybersecurity
Optional Skills
Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Cloud Security, Coaching and Feedback, Communication, Conducting Research, Creativity, Cyber Defense, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Encryption, Inclusion, Influence, Information Security, Innovation, Intellectual Curiosity, Intelligence Analysis, Intelligence Report, Intrusion Detection, Intrusion Detection System (IDS), IT Operations {+ 28 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
June 16, 2026
