Project Trainee - Ethics & Business Conduct

PwC; Tarogill; On-site; PKR 335,000 - 614,000; Part time

Job summary

PwC in Pakistan is seeking a motivated Intern/Trainee for the Ethics & Business Conduct function within Internal Firm Services. You will support the Business Conduct Leader and assist in developing policies, monitoring compliance, and handling investigations.

This role emphasizes communication, robust ethics standards, and proactive learning. You will gain exposure to regulatory requirements, conduct interviews, draft reports, and help implement action points to improve integrity and risk

Qualifications

• Degree in one of the listed fields or equivalent.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Team-oriented with focus on ethical standards and business conduct.
• Proactive, detail-oriented and committed to continuous learning.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and monitoring ethics and business conduct controls.
• Support awareness campaigns and strategic communication on ethics.
• Analyze performance data to identify trends and improvements.
• Assist in annual Ethics & Business Conduct assessments and self-evaluations.
• Support investigations: log complaints, gather information, and draft reports.

Skills

Communication

Ethics

Compliance

Investigation

Policy Development

Education

LLB

Psychology

Philosophy

Organizational Behaviour

International Relations

Tools

Code of Conduct

Job description

Line of Service Internal Firm Services Industry/Sector Not Applicable Specialism IFS - Internal Firm Services - Other Management Level Intern/Trainee Job Description & Summary

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.

Join our Ethics function and contribute to fostering a culture of integrity at PwC. We’re looking for passionate individuals eager to support ethical business practices through impactful compliance initiatives.

Job Description

This is a supportive role to the Business Conduct Leader (BCL) for those individuals who manage and/or support processes, practices and performance within an Ethics and Business Conduct function. In this role, you will support the Business Conduct Leader (BCL) and BCL team to help manage the Ethics and Business Conduct function. Your responsibilities will include:

• Development & Implementation: Assist in developing, executing, and monitoring innovative practices and controls across core regulatory areas focused on ethics and business conduct.
• Communication & Education: Oversee efforts to enhance awareness and understanding of ethical decision-making and the PwC Code of Conduct through strategic communication and educational activities.
• Performance Evaluation: Analyze periodic performance data to identify trends and propose improvements for efficiency and effectiveness.
• Compliance Support: Play a pivotal role as an Assistant Assessor in the annual Ethics and Business Conduct Network Standard compliance and self-evaluation process.
• Investigation Responsibilities:
  • Complaint Management: Maintain a comprehensive log of ethics complaints and investigations, capturing all necessary details diligently in the Ethics Management System.
  • Investigation Leadership: Conduct thorough investigations for ethics complaints, gathering relevant information and evidence to ensure unbiased and fair resolutions.
  • Interview Conduct: Facilitate interviews with key stakeholders, witnesses, and relevant parties to collect accurate and complete information, ensuring confidentiality and respect.
  • Report Drafting: Prepare detailed investigation reports, summarize findings, and present them to senior members of the BCL team for review, ensuring clarity and precision.
  • Case Closure: 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.

Education and Experience

We are seeking individuals who:

• Hold a degree in any one of the following areas: LLB Psychology Philosophy Organizational Behaviour International Relations / Political Science
• Possess strong written and communication skills
• Are eager to contribute to a team-oriented environment with a focus on ethical standards and business conduct
• Are proactive, detail-oriented, and committed to continuous learning and improvement

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, Accounting Practices, Active Listening, AI Fluency, AI-Human Collaboration, Budget Monitoring, Business Ethics, Business Expansion, Code of Ethics, Communication, Compliance and Standards, Compliance Awareness, Compliance Oversight, Compliance Program Implementation, Compliance Review, Compliance Risk Assessment, Compliance Training, Corporate Compliance Programs, Developing Policies and Guidelines, Digital Tooling, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Ethical Standards, Ethics Training {+ 17 more} Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements Available for Work Visa Sponsorship? Government Clearance Required?

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