Financial Crime Technology Senior Associate

PricewaterhouseCoopers International; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Financial Crimes Technology Senior Associate, where you will help clients detect and prevent financial crimes by leveraging data analytics and innovative technology solutions. This role requires strong analytical skills and a background in data science or computer science, offering opportunities for impactful work in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Benefits

Flexibility programs

Qualifications

• Experience in data analytics/forensics and database management.
• Proficiency in data extraction, analysis, and visualization.
• Understanding of core accounting and finance concepts.

Responsibilities

• Work with teams to drive process efficiencies and enhance clients' compliance strategies.
• Analyze financial data and develop innovative solutions.
• Communicate effectively with clients and management.

Skills

Data analytics

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Computer Science

Business Information Systems

Data Science

Tools

Oracle

Microsoft SQL

SAP

SAS

R

Python

QlikView

PowerBI

Job description

Our Financial Crime Technology practice, operating under Forensic Services, focuses on enabling businesses with technologies to proactively detect and prevent financial crimes. Our clients include banks, credit unions, and institutions across industry sectors. At the core of our expertise is an ability to extract insights from vast amounts of data to make informed decisions. Our collective knowledge from the PwC network and business partners allows us to bring creative solutions to the continually evolving digital landscape.

Meaningful work you’ll be part of

As a Financial Crimes Technology Senior Associate, you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve business issues, deliver high-quality client service, and operational efficiency. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Working closely with cross-functional teams to provide valuable insights, drive process efficiencies, and contribute to enhancing clients’ compliance strategies
• Using leading-edge technologies and software engineering principles to develop innovative solutions in enterprise risk operations, model implementations, tools development, and special projects as assigned
• Analyzing financial data, and filtering for targeted information that utilizes both traditional and predictive/advanced analytic methodologies
• Communicating cogently when writing, speaking, and/or presenting to senior management, client personnel, legal counsel, compliance personnel, investigators, vendors, or team members
• Assisting practice leadership in creating proposals, budgets, work plans, and other business development activities as appropriate
• Fostering effective working relationships directly with clients and growing your own network
• Keeping up to date with industry trends and market opportunities

Experiences and skills you’ll use to solve

• Qualified in Computer Science, Business Information Systems, Data Science, or similar background
• Strong experience in data analytics/forensics including database management and financial systems (e.g., Oracle, Microsoft SQL, SAP, SAS, etc.)
• Proficiency in data analysis, data extraction/transformation, and visualization
• Experience using analytical functions/regular expressions and a willingness to upskill in other analytical tools (e.g., R, Python, QlikView, PowerBI)
• Certifications such as Oracle, MS SQL Server, CPA, PMI; Certified Fraud Examiner or Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist is a plus
• Knowledge of Graph Database, HTML, CSS, JavaScript is a plus
• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to recognize and develop new business opportunities
• Understanding of core accounting and finance concepts is preferred
• Risk and/or management consulting experience is highly beneficial
• Ability to adapt to changing circumstances when dealing with client issues
• Strong time management skills and ability to work independently
• This role does not support the completion of the Canadian CPA designation

Why you’ll love PwC

We’re inspiring and empowering our people to change the world. Powered by the latest technology, you’ll be part of diverse teams helping clients build trust and deliver outcomes. This meaningful work, and our continuous development environment, will advance your career. We reward impact and support wellbeing through competitive compensation, benefits, and flexibility programs. Learn more at https://jobs-ca.pwc.com/ca/en/life-at-pwc.

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