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 an Independence Manager to join 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 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, 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 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 required (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 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, 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 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