Corporate Independence Manager (Channel Change)

PwC UK; Belfast; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Manager for a 12-month Secondment role in risk and compliance. The ideal candidate will be solutions-focused, skilled in relationship building, and capable of managing junior team members. Responsibilities include providing guidance on independence rules, coaching, and managing core processes. The role offers a supportive environment with various benefits.

Benefits

Private medical cover

24/7 access to a qualified virtual GP

Six volunteering days a year

Qualifications

• Ability to demonstrate understanding of commercial/client-facing issues.
• Strong analytical, organisational, project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Providing advice and guidance on independence rules.
• Managing and coaching junior team members.
• Day-to-day management of core Independence processes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Project management skills

Coaching skills

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 facilitates 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.

About the role:

We are looking for a Manager on a 12 month Secondment who is solutions-focussed, skilled at building relationships, enjoys being at the heart of change, and who wants to be part of a cohesive, vibrant and growing team.

The role requires a Manager who has a practical, thorough and positive approach to problem solving, who is good with details and able to cope with pressure. You must be confident in liaising with individuals at all levels throughout the firm, enjoy acquiring new knowledge and be able to deliver difficult messages on occasion.

The department’s role is to support the partners and staff within PwC through the provision of policy and guidance to the firm in respect of a number of regulatory areas, including Independence, Business Conduct and Ethics. The department also provides certain operational processes in support of those policies and is responsible for monitoring compliance with said policy and procedures.

What your days will look like:

• Providing advice and guidance regarding queries submitted by the practice. This will involve both the initial interpretation of the firm’s independence rules against specific query related facts and the development of initial advice on matters under review, and also the review of junior team member’s advice.

• Managing and coaching junior team members on various aspects of Independence (e.g. non-audit services, EU and SEC regulations, FRC Ethical Standards, core processes).

• Exhibiting role model behaviour in addition to helping junior members of the team fulfil their potential by assisting with their soft-skill learning and personal development.

• Day to day management of core Independence processes which are key to operational activities.

The role is for you if:

• You have the ability to demonstrate a clear understanding of commercial / client-facing issues, and empathy with the client facing practitioners who the Independence team support;

• You possess the intellectual capacity to make good judgements with strong analytical, organisational, project management skills and attention to detail;

• You have excellent communication skills, able to interact with self-confidence at all levels, as well as managing internal relationships, e.g. with key stakeholders;

• You have the ability to interact with others' demands providing support and/or influencing, with the flexibility to change behaviour where necessary;

• You are a conscientious, ambitious team player, with good self-management skills and an ability to take initiative; and

• You have strong coaching & people management skills

What you’ll receive from us:

No matter where you may be in your career or personal life, ourbenefits are designed to add value and support, recognising and rewarding you fairly for your contributions.

We offer a range of benefits including empowered flexibility and a working week split between office, home and client site; private medical cover and 24/7 access to a qualified virtual GP; six volunteering days a year and much more.