BES - Independence - Specialist

A career in Risk Management in a dynamic team that will provide you with the opportunity to advance and foster integrity-based decision making and conduct by PwC professionals throughout our organisation, including: 

• opportunities to interact with partners and practice teams across the firm and Independence Specialists from across the PwC Global network 

• wide exposure to the breadth of the firm's services and how we deliver these services,and  

• development of technical knowledge of a key area of firm regulatory risk. 

The PwC Ireland Independence Team is part of the firm’s Risk & Quality group within Internal Firm Services that provides critical business support to the firm in a complex and changing regulatory environment. It is responsible for working with the practice across all Lines of Services to ensure that the firm meets its regulatory responsibilities as required under PwC Global Independence policy, US SEC rules, EU rules, local Irish rules, and other territories’ rules. 

As a Specialist, you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. You’ll focus on promoting and monitoring compliance with the applicable external laws and regulations as well as internal policies and procedures to help manage PwC’s regulatory, litigation, and reputational risk.  

What you will do: 

• Participation in the various Independence support systems, processes and activities 

• Collaborating with the Service Delivery Centers (SDC) teams responsible for certain Independence processes and activities 

• Responding to Independence queries from partners, staff and engagement teams across the firm, promoting Independence knowledge sharing 

• Participating in team internal and/or business units training where required 

• Monitoring compliance with Independence policies, processes and controls  

• Performing compliance testing over client engagement teams' activities 

• Involvement with the innovation and development of Independence processes and PwC Global initiatives 

• Participation in ad hoc Independence projects 

  Who we are looking for: 

• Minimum 2yrs relevant experience in a similar environment.

• Good business acumen and understanding of audit 

• Previous experience in financial services or audit is an asset  

• High level of accuracy, attention to detail and experience in analysing data 

• Strong client service focus in dealing with partners and staff at all levels and areas of the firm 

• Demonstrated ability to work in a multitasked, fast-paced and changing environment 

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal 

• Good time and project management skills 

• Good judgement and problem solving skills 

• An interest in upskilling for a digital world and technology trends, and an openness to learning new tools and adapting how you work