Global Governance and Compliance Specialist - Senior Associate

PricewaterhouseCoopers; Belfast; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking a Global Governance and Compliance Specialist to join its rapidly growing Legal Operations team. In this role, you will manage client relationships, oversee international projects, and ensure compliance with governance standards. This position is ideal for individuals with strong interpersonal skills, a detail-oriented mindset, and extensive experience in corporate governance.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Private medical cover

Access to a qualified virtual GP

Six volunteering days a year

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in corporate governance or project management in global compliance.
• Strong interpersonal skills across various levels.
• Excellent time management and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day client relationships and oversee international projects.
• Prepare statutory filings and track compliance deadlines.
• Maintain legal entity databases and resolve client issues.

Skills

Client Relationship Management

Compliance Auditing

Analytical Thinking

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

ICSA: CGI qualification

MSc Management and Corporate Governance

Job description

Line of Service
Internal Firm Services

Industry/Sector
Business Services

Specialism
Technology Strategy

Management Level
Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary
As a managed service delivery generalist at PwC, you will execute outsourced processes, such as client and customer interaction; data review, enrichment and processing; implementing and monitoring quality controls; and resolving escalations and queries.

About the role :

Join our Entity Governance and Compliance ("EGC") team as a Global Governance and Compliance Specialist, where we have been engaged to provide governance and company secretarial support on a global basis for multinational groups, usually headquartered in the UK or US. The EGC team is a dedicated team of professionals within our Legal Operations team, which helps clients with complex business processes across several areas with specific focus on risk, legal and compliance. Our Legal Operations team is a fast-growing, exciting area so we're looking for someone enthusiastic to join our team and help us continue our journey.

What your days will look like:

• Client Relationship Management: Serve as the main point of contact for global clients, manage day-to-day relationships, and lead a small team of junior associates.
• Global Project Coordination: Oversee international client projects using PwC technol-ogy and networks, ensuring alignment with global frameworks and KPIs.
• Compliance & Reporting: Track and report on compliance deadlines, prepare UK stat-utory filings, and provide regular updates to clients on global corporate activities.
• Operational Support: Maintain legal entity databases, assist with billing and invoicing, escalate and resolve client issues, and participate in team meetings.

This role is for you if:

• Extensive experience in corporate governance, company secretarial duties, or pro-ject/operations management within global legal or compliance environments.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build credible relationships across all lev-els, including clients and global PwC teams.
• Exceptional attention to detail, time management, and the ability to thrive in high-vol-ume, deadline-driven settings.
• Highly organized and proactive, with excellent prioritization, problem-solving abilities, and a naturally inquisitive mindset.
• Collaborative team player, contributing positively to team dynamics and demonstrating confidence in cross-functional communication.
• ICSA: CGI qualification or MSc Management and Corporate Governance would be ben-eficial but not a prerequisite for the role.

What you'll receive from us:

No matter where you may be in your career or personal life, our benefits 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.

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, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Business Process Outsourcing, Claims Performance Management, Communication, Complaint Management, Compliance Auditing, Compliance Review, Contract Review, Corrective Actions, Creativity, Customer Data Management (CDM), Customer Due Diligence, Customer Handling, Data Entry, Data Quality, Data Quality Assessment, Delivery Excellence, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Inclusion, Intellectual Curiosity {+ 20 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