Risk Management & Independence Senior Associate

The Senior Associate in our Risk Management & Independence team plays a vital role in strengthening the firms risk management and quality this positionyoullsupport the delivery of key regulatory compliance and internal policy requirements while helping to embed best-practice risk processes across the firm.Youllalso harness emerging AI technologies to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of our risk management activities driving continuous improvement and innovation. Drawing on your professional services experience you will contribute to safeguarding the firms reputation and reinforcing the trust we uphold with our clients.

This is a place to keep growing.Youlllearn from the best take on meaningful challenges and make a lasting impact for our clients our communities and Aotearoa.

NgāKōreromotēneitūranga/ About the role

Join the Risk Management & Independence team as a Senior Associate at PwC and play a pivotal role in upholding our firms commitment to excellence and integrity in Risk Management and Independence.

In this role you willassistin adhering to essential laws regulations and professional standards applying your keen attention to detail andstrong communicationskills to engage effectively with local and global teams.

Ifyoureself-motivated curious and driven to make a meaningful impact this is your chance to contribute to a vital function within PwC ensuring we continue to lead with integrity and excellence in a dynamic and supportive environment.

Your day-to-day could include:

Monitoring Support:

• Help oversee the firms risk and quality procedures ensuring compliance with local and international regulations.

• Contribute to the development and delivery of training and awareness programs.

• Assistin review programmes to ensure PwC NZ canevidencecompliance with regulatory and/or network requirements.

• Monitor enterprise risks ensuring that risks are regularly reviewed and updated to fulfil risk reporting requirements to ELT and the Board.

Policy Development and Implementation:

• Assistin the development review and implementation of risk management policies and procedures.

• Stay abreast of regulatory changes and industry best practices to ensure the firms policiesremaincurrent and effective.

Advisory and Support:

• Act as a trusted advisor to partners and staff on risk management issues in particular AML and/or Information Protection.

• Provide support with AML consultations to ensure client teams fulfil AML requirements.

• Assistthe team in advising and managing internal client queries on client engagement and acceptance risk management.

Reporting and Communication:

• Prepare regular reports for senior management on risk management and quality matters.

• Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders to promote a culture of risk awareness and compliance.

Collaboration:

• Work closely with other members of the team to ensure consistency and alignment in quality and risk management practices.

• Provides assistance toSenior RiskIndependenceand Ethics team members in implementing PwC network requirements and

• Collaborate with global PwC network firms to share best practices and insights.

AI and Technology Integration

• Navigate AI technologies to enhance risk management processes.

• Constructively challenge and help teams improve their current ways of working with AI solutions.

• Support on technology transformation projects

These responsibilities may be amended or varied from time to time

Ngāpūkengakeiakoe/ Skills and experience

• A minimum of 3 years experience in risk management compliance or a related field within a professional services environment.

• Familiarity with AI technologies and their application in risk management.

• Strong understanding of conflict of interest and independence regulations.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to constructively challenge and improve existing processes.

• Strong leadership and advisory skills to guide teams in adopting AI solutions.

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

If youdontmeet every requirement we still want to hear from you - your skills and potential may be a great fit.

Ngāāhuatangahirahiraotemahi ki PwC / Highlights of working at PwC NZ

• Growth- Global network; leadership development; A.I. tools and training; formal learning pathways

• Reputation- PwC is known for shaping tomorrow. Join us andyoullaccelerate your career while helping clients and communities solve their most important problems.

• Wellbeing- Life & income protection; Sonder/EAP/Headspace;15dayspaid sick leave; group-rate health insurance (eligibility applies)

• Flexibility- Flexible working; supportive coaching culture

• Time off-Purchaseup to two extra weeks annual leave; two recognition days provided each year; annual summer shutdown period

• Whānau & community- Paid parental leave for all parents with flexible options and financial planning support; inclusive networks; paid volunteering leave

• Rewards- Discretionary bonus opportunities; generous referral bonuses; retail discounts & deals

Moteahatāuetatariana / What are you waiting for

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