Independence Manager
Independence Manager
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Line of Service
Internal Firm ServicesIndustry/Sector
Not ApplicableSpecialism
IFS - Risk & Quality (R&Q)Management Level
ManagerJob Description & Summary
We are looking to recruit an Independence Manager to join our Independence Team as part of the PwC Ireland Risk & Quality function.
Purpose-led work youll 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 firms 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 firms 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 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.
Responsibilities:
As a manager youll work as part of a team of problem solvers helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. Youll focus on promoting and monitoring compliance with the applicable external laws and regulations as well as internal policies and procedures to help manage PwCs 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 Service Delivery Centre (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 (for example the Signing Director Dispensation review the Beneficiary or Other Indirect Report etc.);
Assisting 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 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 monitoring high volume of reviews and meeting deadlines consistently
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 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 moreDesired Languages (If blank desired languages not specified)
Travel Requirements
Not SpecifiedAvailable for Work Visa Sponsorship
NoGovernment Clearance Required
NoJob Posting End Date
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
