Ethics & Compliance Trainee

A. F. Ferguson & Co. (a member firm of the PwC network); Lahore; On-site; PKR 1,200,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

A.F. Ferguson & Co. (a member firm of the PwC network) is seeking professionals to join the Ethics function and help foster a culture of integrity through compliant practices.

You will support the Business Conduct Leader (BCL) and team, assisting in developing controls, conducting investigations, interviewing stakeholders, drafting reports, and closing cases with actionable recommendations within a professional services environment.

Qualifications

• Degrees in listed areas (LLB, philosophy, organizational behaviour or IR/PS).
• Strong written and communication skills are expected.
• Team-oriented with a focus on ethical standards and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing, executing, and monitoring innovative practices and controls across core regulatory areas focused on ethics and business conduct.
• Oversee efforts to enhance awareness and understanding of ethical decision-making and the PwC Code of Conduct through strategic communication and educational activities.
• Analyze periodic performance data to identify trends and propose improvements for efficiency and effectiveness.
• Play a pivotal role as an Assistant Assessor in the annual Ethics and Business Conduct Network Standard compliance and self-evaluation process.
• Maintain a comprehensive log of ethics complaints and investigations, capturing all necessary details diligently in the Ethics Management System.
• Conduct thorough investigations for ethics complaints, gathering relevant information and evidence to ensure unbiased and fair resolutions.
• Facilitate interviews with key stakeholders, witnesses, and relevant parties to collect accurate and complete information, ensuring confidentiality and respect.
• Prepare detailed investigation reports, summarize findings, and present them to senior members of the BCL team for review, ensuring clarity and precision.
• Work collaboratively with the BCL team to conclude the investigations and suggest recommendations. Based on the investigation outcomes, implement the required action points for case closure.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

LLB

Philosophy

Organizational Behaviour

International Relations / Political Science

Job description

A.F. Ferguson & Co. (a member firm of the PwC network) is seeking professionals to join the Ethics function and help foster a culture of integrity through compliant practices.

You will support the Business Conduct Leader (BCL) and team, assisting in developing controls, conducting investigations, interviewing stakeholders, drafting reports, and closing cases with actionable recommendations within a professional services environment.