Specialty/Competency: IFS - Risk & Quality (R&Q)
Industry/Sector: Not Applicable
Time Type: Full time
Travel Requirements: Up to 20%
A career in PwC's One Firm Risk Organization (OFRO) provides the opportunity to develop, interpret, inform and monitor areas of risk management which includes: internal and external risk management policies, contracting, independence, quality, compliance and related technology. OFRO supports PwC's market facing activities by enabling client engagement teams to more effectively assess and manage risks in order to facilitate the profitable delivery of our products and services.
Our Quality Review and Monitoring team promotes and monitors compliance with applicable external laws and regulations as well as internal policies and procedures, and thus helps manage PwC's regulatory, litigation and reputational risk. The team is responsible for the oversight, completion and monitoring of day-to-day quality and compliance activities that support the Firm's shared responsibility strategy towards compliance and for determining accountability where issues may exist.
To really stand out and make us fit for the future in a constantly changing world, each and every one of us at PwC needs to be a purpose-led and values-driven leader at every level. To help us achieve this we have the PwC Professional; our global leadership development framework. It gives us a single set of expectations across our lines, geographies and career paths, and provides transparency on the skills we need as individuals to be successful and progress in our careers, now and in the future.
As a Manager, you'll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. PwC Professional skills and responsibilities for this management level include but are not limited to:
Develop new skills outside of comfort zone.
Act to resolve issues which prevent the team working effectively.
Coach others, recognise their strengths, and encourage them to take ownership of their personal development.
Analyse complex ideas or proposals and build a range of meaningful recommendations.
Use multiple sources of information including broader stakeholder views to develop solutions and recommendations.
Address sub-standard work or work that does not meet firm's/client's expectations.
Use data and insights to inform conclusions and support decision-making.
Develop a point of view on key global trends, and how they impact clients.
Manage a variety of viewpoints to build consensus and create positive outcomes for all parties.
Simplify complex messages, highlighting and summarising key points.
Uphold the firm's code of ethics and business conduct.
The One Firm Risk Organization’s QR and Monitoring team advances and fosters integrity based decision making and conduct. We promote and monitor compliance with applicable external laws and regulations as well as internal policies and procedures, and thus help manage regulatory, litigation and reputational risk. The team is responsible for the oversight, completion and monitoring of day-to-day compliance activities to support PwC’s shared responsibility and strategy towards compliance
Job Requirements and Preferences :
Basic Qualifications :
Minimum Degree Required :
High School Diploma
Minimum Years of Experience :
4 year(s)
Preferred Qualifications :
Degree Preferred :
Bachelor Degree
Preferred Knowledge/Skills :
Demonstrates extensive abilities and/or a proven record of success in the importance of risk management and quality to the firm, including:
Understanding of risk management policies, as well as the engagement lifecycle and related policies and processes;
Leading or facilitating relevant project management or client consultations;
Exhibiting presentation, communication and listening skills to work effectively with engagement leaders and other engagement team members;
Demonstrating attention to detail;
Demonstrating commitment and persistence to follow through on issues to get to the right answer;
Performing engagement compliance reviews;
Having willingness to learn risk management, quality and independence policies and guidance, and the application of these policies and guidance to new strategies, services and related initiatives;
Utilizing client service engagement-related knowledge with working alongside the team and firm-wide leaders; and,
Reviewing engagement documentation and communicating with engagement leaders as needed.
Demonstrates extensive abilities and/or a proven record of success in the following areas:
Working independently, and collaborating with a network of client service and internal professionals toward the quality completion of projects while keeping supervisors apprised of progress;
Multi-tasking and concurrently completing multiple tasks at the same time;
Comprehending technical rules and regulations and communicating in everyday language;
Generating innovative ideas on how to grow and expand team operations and developing processes so that the team may function more effectively and efficiently;
Managing and supervising multiple staff; and,
Prioritizing multiple, concurrent activities that balance the need between supporting staff and completing their own responsibilities.
At PwC, our work model includes three ways of working: virtual, in-person, and flex (a hybrid of in-person and virtual). Visit the following link to learn more: https://pwc.to/ways-we-work.
PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy: https://pwc.to/H-1B-Lottery-Policy.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; creed; color; religion; national origin; sex; age; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; genetic predisposition or carrier status; veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or any other status protected by law. PwC is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.
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