Line of Service
Internal Firm Services
Industry/Sector
Not Applicable
Specialism
IFS - Risk & Quality (R&Q)
Management Level
Manager
Job Description & Summary
We are looking to recruit a
n
Independence
Manager
to j
oin
our
Independence Team
as part of the
PwC Ireland
Risk & Quality function
.
**Purpose-led work
you'll
be part of**
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
Business Enablement Solutions
(
BES
)
that provides critical business support to the firm in a complex and changing regulatory environment. It
is responsible fo
r
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.
Responsibilities:
As a manager,
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.
In this role your responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Responsible for:
* Primary point of contact for the Personal Independence Compliance Testing (PICT) / Point in Time (PIT) Testing
/ Checkpoint Clearance Testing
Selectee
,
which includes conducting initial meeting to discuss the requirements of the Declaration request, and follow up meetings to address and seek agreement on any findings from the testing;
* Oversee the compliance audits (PICT / PIT
/ Checkpoint Clearance
) conducted by S
ervice
D
elivery
C
entre (SDC)
to ensure adherence to our Personal Independent policies and regulatory requirements;
* Collaborate with the SDC team to ensure that all audits / reviews meet the necessary standard and include comprehensive documentation;
* Provide guidance to the SDC team on personal Independence policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements as necessary;
* Assisting
other ad-hoc Checkpoint reviews as
required
(for example the Signing Director Dispensation review, the Beneficiary or Other Indirect Report, etc.);
* A
ssisting
the review of Checkpoint back-office monitoring controls;
* Develop and implement strategies to improve compliance with our personal independence policies, ensuring we meet our regulatory and internal standards;
* Communicate findings to management and complete
additional
analysis of these findings when necessary
;
* Providing oversight and direction to junior team members responsible for certain Independence processes and activities
;
* Providing
Independence advice to partners,
staff
and engagement teams across the firm
;
* Handling complex consultations on
Personal
Independence matters
;
* Developing or updating guidance on
Personal
Independence related matters
;
* Developing or updating
Personal
Independence training material, and delivery of Independence training
;
* Developing communication material on Independence such as Independence bulletin
* Delivery of ad hoc Independence projects
;
* Coaching and mentoring of junior colleagues to promote knowledge sharing
; and
* Involvement with the innovation and development of Independence processes and PwC Global initiatives
.
Experiences and skills:
* Minimum 7yrs experience in professional services including 5yrs experience in audit,
risk
or compliance type role.
* Existing knowledge of personal independence rules (SEC, PwC Global Independence Policy, IAASA Ethical Standard)
would be ideal
but not
required
as you will be provided with the necessary training and support
* Experience applying policy/ regulatory requirements and guidance to assess permissibility of personal relationships,
leveraging
problem solving
know-how
, and developing and offering conclusions
* Exhibiting
oral and written business communication skills
leveraged
to probe for information, and communicate with impact and empathy
* Strong client service focus in dealing with partners and staff at all levels and areas of the firm.
* Demonstrating
high level
of accuracy,
strong attention to detail and the ability to collect, analyse,
connect
and structure the information received, while consistently applying professional
skepticism
to evaluate and verify information thoroughly
* Ability to work in a multitasked, fast-paced and changing environment
, and
work independently with various stakeholders and adapt to organisational changes
* Strong people and project management skills,
m
onitoring
high volume of reviews and meeting deadlines consistently
Required Skills
Optional Skills
Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Accounting Practices, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Budget Monitoring, Business Ethics, Business Expansion, Coaching and Feedback, Code of Ethics, Communication, Compliance and Standards, Compliance Awareness, Compliance Oversight, Compliance Program Implementation, Compliance Review, Compliance Risk Assessment, Compliance Training, Corporate Compliance Programs, Creativity, Developing Policies and Guidelines, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Ethical Standards {+ 24 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