Line of Service

Internal Firm Services

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Advisory - Other

Management Level

Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary

At PwC, our people in risk and compliance focus on maintaining regulatory compliance and managing risks for clients, providing advice, and solutions. They help organisations navigate complex regulatory landscapes and enhance their internal controls to mitigate risks effectively.

Those in enterprise risk management at PwC will focus on identifying and mitigating potential risks that could impact an organisation's operations and objectives. You will be responsible for developing business strategies to effectively manage and navigate risks in a rapidly changing business environment.

Focused on relationships, you are building meaningful client connections, and learning how to manage and inspire others. Navigating increasingly complex situations, you are growing your personal brand, deepening technical expertise and awareness of your strengths. You are expected to anticipate the needs of your teams and clients, and to deliver quality. Embracing increased ambiguity, you are comfortable when the path forward isn’t clear, you ask questions, and you use these moments as opportunities to grow.

Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:

Respond effectively to the diverse perspectives, needs, and feelings of others.Use a broad range of tools, methodologies and techniques to generate new ideas and solve problems.Use critical thinking to break down complex concepts.Understand the broader objectives of your project or role and how your work fits into the overall strategy.Develop a deeper understanding of the business context and how it is changing.Use reflection to develop self awareness, enhance strengths and address development areas.Interpret data to inform insights and recommendations.Uphold and reinforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements.

Job Summary:
The Senior Associate for Independence Assessments is responsible for supporting the Independence Assessment (IA) process. This role involves assisting with current IA processes and participating in a comprehensive training program. The Senior Associate will work closely with the Independence team to ensure compliance and support assurance processes.
Major Responsibilities:
Independence Assessment Support:
Assist with current IA processes and ensure timely completion.
Participate in a 9-week training program run by the IA CoE global project team.
Assurance Processes:
Support partner rotation, CES, and AFS processes and queries.
Collaborate with team members to address compliance issues.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree: A degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field is usually required.
Relevant Work Experience: Typically, 5 years of experience in audit, compliance, risk management, or a related field.
Industry Experience: Experience in the specific industry relevant to the firm (e.g., Risk Management, Compliance, Audit services) can be beneficial.
Candidates should demonstrate basic proficiency in software and tools relevant to compliance processes. Additionally, strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a team environment are essential.
Working Conditions:
Office-based with potential for remote work flexibility.

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, Analytical Thinking, Business Continuity, Business Process Improvement, Business Process Modeling, Business Risk, Business Risk Identification, Communication, Contract Negotiation, Contractual Risk Mitigation, Corporate Governance, Creativity, Crisis Management, Data Analysis and Interpretation, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Governance Risk Compliance (GRC), Inclusion, Intellectual Curiosity, Learning Agility, Mitigation Measures {+ 22 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

Government Clearance Required?

Job Posting End Date

April 30, 2025