Senior Manager, SEC Independence & Risk Advisory

PricewaterhouseCoopers; Dubai; On-site; AED 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC Middle East seeks a Senior Manager to lead SEC independence compliance across the firm, guiding engagement teams and leadership in identifying and mitigating independence risks while promoting transparency and objectivity.

You will oversee policy reviews, risk assessments, and training, mentor staff, and collaborate with Partners to align with global regulations and internal standards in the Middle East.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in independence risk or regulatory compliance with leadership.
• Experience in professional services, preferably Big 4.
• CPA/ACCA/CA or equivalent preferred; strong English; Arabic an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Review services for SEC independence compliance and draft engagement letters.
• Lead complex independence consultations and scope reviews.
• Oversee policies, procedures, and digital tools for independence monitoring.
• Design and deliver independence training across Lines of Service.
• Supervise regional independence reviews and multi‑jurisdiction scopes.
• Partner with leadership to embed independence awareness in strategy.
• Provide oversight on regulatory reports, communications, and QA submissions.
• Identify efficiency gains through process automation and improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Independence compliance

Regulatory knowledge

Cross-border engagements

Education

CPA/ACCA/CA or equivalent

Job description

PwC Middle East seeks a Senior Manager to lead SEC independence compliance across the firm, guiding engagement teams and leadership in identifying and mitigating independence risks while promoting transparency and objectivity.

You will oversee policy reviews, risk assessments, and training, mentor staff, and collaborate with Partners to align with global regulations and internal standards in the Middle East.