Financial Crime TPRM - Senior Associate

PwC Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC Singapore is seeking a Senior Associate in TPRM within the Advisory practice to help financial and non-financial clients navigate third-party risk across the lifecycle.

You will design, assess and optimise TPRM frameworks, ensuring regulatory compliance and effective risk controls, working with cross-functional teams across risk, compliance and technology.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years experience in third-party risk management.
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, business, information security, economics, computer science/engineering or related discipline.
• Experience with PRA DORA, MAS or equivalent regulations.
• Experience with TPRM platforms such as Processunity or MetricStream in banking/financial services.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret risk data.

Responsibilities

• Assist in end-to-end design and enhancement of TPRM processes across lifecycle stages.
• Design and enhance TPSA (Third-Party Security Assessment), TPCP (Third-Party Continuity Planning) and other risk-rating methodologies.
• Conduct gap analyses of industry best practices and benchmarks against client policies and framework.
• Support the implementation or upgrade of TPRM systems by collaborating with risk, compliance and technology teams.

Skills

AML investigations

AML monitoring

AML policies

Financial crime investigations

Financial crime risk management

Financial crimes compliance

KYC

KYC document

KYC compliance

Third party management

Education

Bachelor degree

Tools

Processunity

MetricStream

Job description

Specialism

Fraud, Investigations & Regulatory Enforcement (FIRE)

Management Level

Senior Associate

Line of Service

Advisory

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Job Description & Summary

At PwC, we help clients build trust and reinvent so they can turn complexity into competitive advantage. We’re a tech-forward, people-empowered network with more than 370,000 people in 149 countries. Across audit and assurance, tax and legal, deals and consulting we help clients build, accelerate and sustain momentum. Find out more at www.pwc.com.

PwC South East Asia Consulting help businesses to work smarter and grow faster. We partner with our clients to build effective organisations, innovate and grow, reduce costs, manage risk and regulation and, leverage talent. Our aim is to support businesses in designing, managing and executing lasting beneficial change. Our practice provides a comprehensive range of professional services and experience to deliver large scale, cross territory transformation projects, wherever our clients need us to be – from strategy through to execution

As a Senior Associate- TPRM Specialist , you will collaborate with a team of experienced professionals and consultants to help financial and non-financial institutions navigate the complexities of managing third-party risks across the entire third-party lifecycle. You will leverage your expertise to assist clients in designing, assessing, and optimising their third-party risk frameworks, ensuring efficient processes, regulatory compliance, operational resilience, and risk mitigation.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the end-to-end design and enhancement of TPRM processes across key lifecycle stages, including planning, due diligence, contracting, monitoring, and offboarding.
• Design and enhance key third-party risk assessments, such as TPSA (Third-Party Security Assessment), TPCP (Third-Party Continuity Planning), and other risk rating methodologies.
• Conduct a gap analysis of industry best practices and peer benchmarks against the client’s current TPRM policies, procedures, and framework, and develop recommendations to address identified gaps.
• Support the implementation or upgradation of TPRM systems and platforms by collaborating with clients’ risk, compliance, and technology teams to integrate workflows, data, and reporting functions.

About You

• Minimum of 3 years experienced in Third-party risk Management experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Information Security, Economics, Computer Science/Engineering or a related discipline; advanced degrees or certifications (e.g., CRISC, CTPRP) are a plus.
• Practical experience in third-party risk management within financial services, including exposure to third-party lifecycle process design, key regulations (e.g. PRA DORA, MAS, etc.), risk assessment frameworks, and due diligence procedures.
• Experience working on or supporting implementation and configuration of TPRM platforms/systems such as Processunity, MetricStream, or other tech providers/solutions, preferably in a banking or financial institution environment.
• Strong understanding of regulatory expectations and industry standards related to third-party risk management.
• Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex risk data and provide actionable insights.
• Proficient in managing large data sets, with strong skills in Microsoft Excel; with familiarity with data analytics, visualization tools, or emerging technologies (AI/ML) preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders, facilitating clear understanding of risk issues and controls.
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where multi-tasking and problem-solving are essential.
• Demonstrated resilience, openness to feedback, and a continuous learning mindset.

Education

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Degrees/Field Of Study Required

Degrees/Field of Study preferred: Bachelor Degree

Certifications

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Required Skills

AML Investigations, AML Monitoring, AML Policies, Financial Crime Investigations, Financial Crime Risk Management, Financial Crimes Compliance, Know Your Customer (KYC), Know Your Customer (KYC) Document, KYC Compliance, Third Party Management

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Communication, Compliance Oversight, Compliance Risk Assessment, Corporate Governance, Creativity, Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, Debt Restructuring, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Evidence Gathering, Financial Crime Compliance, Financial Crime Investigation, Financial Crime Prevention, Financial Record Keeping, Financial Transactions, Forensic Accounting, Forensic Investigation, Fraud Detection, Fraud Investigation {+ 12 more}

Desired Languages

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Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

Yes