Senior Associate - Independence (RM&I)

PwC; Auckland; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Wellbeing allowance

Life & income protection

Paid parental leave

Flexible working

Job summary

PwC New Zealand is seeking a Senior Associate in the Risk Management and Independence team to help ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and professional standards. You’ll engage with local and global teams, applying attention to detail and strong communication to support risk controls.

You’ll contribute to testing and improving RM&I tools, preparing training materials, and maintaining documentation within a supportive, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Around 4 years’ experience in risk management, independence, compliance, or a related field within professional services or the financial services industry.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present information clearly and build effective working relationships.
• Excellent attention to detail, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day guidance and support to PwC people on RM&I tools, processes, and compliance requirements.
• Assist with testing, rollout, and continuous improvement of global RM&I tools and systems across PwC NZ.
• Review compliance activities and support quality assurance to meet regulatory and internal policy requirements.
• Prepare communications, training materials, and presentations to educate staff through compliance processes.
• Support RM&I team by resolving queries and maintaining evidence for the Quality Management System.

Skills

Risk management

Independence

Compliance

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Project coordination

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Management Level

Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary

Kia ora,

Innovate. Build. Reinvent. Make your skills count at PwC New Zealand.

Join our diverse whānau of experts and be supported with coaching, flexibility, and a culture where you truly belong. Here, you’ll work with world-leading technology - including A.I. - bringing your people-focused skills and experience to deliver outcomes that matter.

At PwC, our purpose is clear: to build trust in society and solve important problems.

This is a place to keep growing. You’ll learn from the best, take on meaningful challenges, and make a lasting impact for our clients, our communities, and Aotearoa.

Ngākōreromotēneitūranga/ About the role

As aSenior AssociateintheRisk Management and IndependenceTeam, you willassistthe Firm tocomply withlaws, regulations and professional standardsrelating to Risk Management and Independence.

In this role, you willassistin adhering to essential laws, regulations and professional standards, applying your keen attention to detail andstrong communicationskills to engage effectively with local and global teams.

Ifyou’reself-motivated, curious, and driven to make a meaningful impact, this is your chance to contribute to a vital function within PwC, ensuring we continue to lead with integrity and excellence in a dynamic and supportive environment.

Your day-to-day could include:

• Provideday-to-day guidance and support to PwC people on Risk Management & Independence (RM&I) tools, processes, and compliance requirements.
• Assistwith the testing, rollout, and continuous improvement of global RM&I tools and systems across PwC New Zealand.
• Review compliance activities and support quality assurance processes to ensure regulatory and internal policy requirements are met.
• Prepare clear communications, training materials, and presentations to help educate and support staff through compliance processes.
• Support the wider RM&I team by resolving queries,assistingwith independence matters, andmaintainingevidence for the firm’s Quality Management System.

Ngāpūkengakakaweamaiekoe, kawhakawhanakehiarāneiitēneitūranga/Skills you will bring or develop in this role

• Around4years’ experiencein risk management, independence, compliance, or a related field within professional services or the financial services industry.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present information clearly and build effective working relationships.
• Excellent attention to detail, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills, with a proactive and self-driven approach.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office and web-based systems, with the ability to quickly learn and adapt tonew technologies.
• Strongorganisationaland project coordination skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, collaborate with teams, and meet deadlines.

If youdon’tmeet every requirement, we still want to hear from you - your skills and potential may be a great fit.

Ngāāhuatangahirahiraotemahi ki PwC / Highlights of working at PwC NZ

• Rewards - Discretionary bonus opportunities; generous referral bonuses; retail discounts & deals
• Growth - Global network; leadership development; A.I. tools and training; formal learning pathways
• Wellbeing -$250 annual wellbeing allowance;Life & income protection;Sonder/EAP/Headspace;15days’paid sick leave; group-rate health insurance (eligibility applies)
• Reputation - PwC is known for shaping tomorrow. Join us andyou’llaccelerate your career while helping clients and communities solve their most important problems.
• Flexibility - Flexible working; supportive coaching culture
• Time off -Twopaidrecognition daysoffprovided each yearduring ourannual summer shutdown period;purchaseup to two extra weeks’ annual leave
• Whānau & community - Paid parental leave for all parents with flexible options and financial planning support; inclusive networks; paid volunteering leave

Mōteahatāuetatariana? / What are you waiting for?

Grow here. Go further.

Your questions answered

Motuhake / Independence:__Maintainingindependence is fundamental todemonstratingthat PwC has not been influenced by any relationships or situations that undermine our objectivity. This role requires anindependencereview process.

Naumaingātonowawe/ We encourage early applications:__This role may close before the listed date if weidentifya suitable candidate.

Atamaihangahanga/ A.I. usage:__Please note that secure, A.I.-enabled tools may support parts of our recruitment process, but all applications are reviewed and decisions made by our people.

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No