Independence Senior Associate

PwC Canada; Toronto; On-site; CAD 62,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC Canada is seeking an Independence Senior Associate to help maintain regulatory compliance and strengthen internal controls across client engagements. You will work with Partners and service teams to interpret independence rules and support the Global JBR Center of Excellence.

You’ll participate in ongoing training, collaborate with onshore and offshore teams, and contribute to special independence projects.

Qualifications

• Client service mindset and ability to collaborate with others.
• Good project management and research skills.
• Judgment, problem-solving, and high accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a member of the Global JBR Center of Excellence to influence PwC's network strategy and compliance.
• Provide consultation to Partners and client service teams on independence rules.
• Stay updated on Joint Business Relationship Assessments and participate in required training.
• Support Independence Office and other independence activities.
• Collaborate with independence team members onshore and offshore.
• Participate in ad-hoc projects and general independence activities.

Skills

Client service

Project management

Research skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Diversity & inclusion awareness

Education

Post secondary degree in business/finance/accounting

Job description

At PwC, our people in risk and compliance focus on maintaining regulatory compliance and managing risks for clients, providing advice, and solutions. They help organisations navigate complex regulatory landscapes and enhance their internal controls to mitigate risks effectively. Those in independence, ethics, and business conduct at PwC facilitate adherence to ethical standards and promote a culture of integrity within the organisation. Working in this area, you will be responsible for developing and implementing policies and procedures to facilitate compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. The role requires a Senior Associate who has a practical, thorough and positive approach to problem solving, who is good with details, confident in liaising with individuals at all levels throughout the firm, has a client service mindset and enjoys acquiring new knowledge/technical skills. It includes an opportunity to develop a solid technical base and understanding of the independence rules which underpin everything we do as a firm, as well as being part of a solutions-focused, cohesive, vibrant team.

The Opportunity:

As an Independence Senior Associate, unlock your potential and embrace the chance to drive meaningful outcomes that’ll elevate your career. Your role will include, but isn’t limited to:

• Serve as a member of the Global JBR Center of Excellence, facilitating and supporting Joint Business Relationship Assessments that directly influence PwC's network strategy and compliance with external regulations and internal policies
• Provide consultation services and guidance to help Partners and client service teams understand the complex nature of the business relationship independence rules
• Stay up-to-date on developments related to joint business relationship assessments by actively participating in the Global JBR community and completing required training
• Supporting the Independence Office and Firm by responding to other, non-joint business relationship consultation requests and operational activities
• Working with independence team members, both onshore and offshore
• Involvement in ad-hoc projects, including general support to other independence activities

What You'll Bring:

Your skills, knowledge, and experiences are what set you apart. Here's what we look for:

• A focus on client service, with an ability to share and collaborate with others
• Good project management skills and research skills
• Judgment and problem-solving skills and a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills
• A conscientious, ambitious team player, with good self-management skills
• A demonstrated commitment to valuing differences and working alongside and/or coaching diverse people and perspectives
• Post secondary-education degree, preferably in business, finance or accounting is considered an asset
• Compliance/regulatory experience or audit experience is considered an asset
• Knowledge of the financial sector and an understanding of public accounting firms, their services and the regulatory environment is considered an asset

This position ensures continuity and upholds our standards of excellence following the departure of a valued team member.

The salary range for this position is $62,200 - $103,600. The posted salary range represents the expected hiring range for PwC locations in major city centres. Given our national recruiting approach, ranges may vary for positions in other locations. At PwC Canada, base salary is determined by your skills, experience, qualifications and work location. In addition to base salary, eligible employees may have opportunities to participate in variable incentive pay programs which are designed to reward individual and firm-wide achievements. We are committed to offering competitive compensation and adhere to all relevant pay transparency legislation. During the hiring process, our Talent Acquisition team will provide details about our comprehensive total rewards package.

Why you’ll love PwC

We’re inspiring and empowering our people to change the world. Powered by the latest technology, you’ll be a part of diverse teams helping public and private clients build trust and deliver sustained outcomes. This meaningful work, and our continuous development environment, will take your career to the next level. We reward your impact, and support your wellbeing, through a competitive compensation package, inclusive benefits and flexibility programs that will help you thrive in work and life. Learn more about our Application Process and Total Rewards Package at: https://jobs-ca.pwc.com/ca/en/life-at-pwc

PwC Canada acknowledges that we work and live across Turtle Island, on the land that is now known as Canada, which are the lands of the ancestral, treaty and unceded territories of the First Nations, Métis and Inuit Peoples. We recognize the systemic racism, colonialism and oppression that Indigenous Peoples have experienced and still go through, and we commit to allyship and solidarity.

We’re committed to providing accommodation throughout the application, interview, and employment process. If you require accommodation to be at your best, please let us know during the application process.

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