Investigations & Forensics - Manager

PwC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 99,000 - 232,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC seeks an Investigations & Forensics Manager to lead fraud investigations and regulatory matters, guiding planning, execution, and client communication. You will coach the team, apply data analytics and digital tools, and ensure deliverables align with client goals while managing scope and budgets.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s degree and at least five years of relevant experience, with strong analytical and leadership skills to advance complex investigations across industries.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• At least 5 years of experience.
• Experience leading forensic investigations, fraud reviews, or regulatory matters.
• Demonstrating project planning, budgeting, execution, and deliverable tracking.
• Applying data analytics and digital tooling in casework.
• Coaching teams and developing junior staff capabilities.
• Communicating findings clearly to clients and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Leading fraud, investigations, and regulatory enforcement engagements from planning through delivery.
• Managing client service workstreams, timelines, and deliverables across multiple investigations.
• Conducting fact-finding, evidence gathering, and financial transaction review to identify irregular activity.
• Applying forensic accounting, data analytics, and digital tooling to support case development and analysis.
• Reviewing records, reports, and documentation to trace funds and connect findings.
• Coordinating compliance risk assessments and regulatory guideline reviews in complex environments.
• Developing investigative approaches for matters involving governance, financial records, and cybersecurity.
• Coaching team members and building skills across investigative methods and technical analysis.
• Communicating findings clearly to client stakeholders and internal leadership.
• Monitoring project scope, budget, and progress while adapting to changing case requirements.

Skills

Forensic investigations experience

Data analytics

Project management

Team coaching

Regulatory enforcement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Data analytics tools

Job description

The Opportunity

As an Investigations & Forensics Manager you will lead investigative workstreams within our Fraud, Investigations and Regulatory Enforcement practice, focusing on identifying and preventing fraudulent activity, conducting reviews, and supporting compliance with regulatory requirements. As a Manager you will motivate, develop, and coach team members, manage performance across assignments, and use sound judgment to guide deliverables that support client needs and business goals. In this role at PwC, you will oversee project planning and execution, apply technology to improve delivery, and address issues raised during investigations with a practical, disciplined approach.

Responsibilities

• Leading fraud, investigations, and regulatory enforcement engagements from planning through delivery
• Managing client service workstreams, timelines, and deliverables across multiple investigations
• Conducting fact-finding, evidence gathering, and financial transaction review to identify irregular activity
• Applying forensic accounting, data analytics, and digital tooling to support case development and analysis
• Reviewing records, reports, and documentation to trace funds, test patterns, and connect key findings
• Coordinating compliance risk assessments and regulatory guideline reviews in complex environments
• Developing investigative approaches for matters involving corporate governance, financial records, and cybersecurity concerns
• Coaching team members, reviewing work products, and building skills across investigative methods and technical analysis
• Communicating findings clearly to client stakeholders and internal leadership in written and oral formats
• Monitoring project scope, budget, and progress while adapting to changing case requirements

What You Must Have

• At least a Bachelor's degree
• At least 5 years of experience

What Sets You Apart

• Preference for at least one of the following fields of study: Accounting, Analytics/Data Science, Business Administration/Management, Computer Science/Information Systems, Cybersecurity, Economics, Engineering, Finance
• Experience leading forensic investigations, fraud reviews, or regulatory matters
• Demonstrating project planning, budgeting, execution, and deliverable tracking
• Applying data analytics, evidence gathering, and digital tooling in casework
• Coaching teams, reviewing work, and developing junior staff capabilities
• Communicating findings clearly to clients and stakeholders across complex matters

The salary range for this position is: $99,000 - $232,000. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. All hired individuals are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more. To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: https://pwc.to/benefits-at-a-glance

As PwC is anequal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity); age; disability; genetic information (including family medical history); veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or, any other status protected by law.

PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy: https://pwc.to/H-1B-Lottery-Policy.

Learn more about how we work: https://pwc.to/how-we-work

For only those qualified applicants that are impacted by the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable, arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with these laws. At PwC, we recognize that conviction records may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship to responsibilities such as accessing sensitive company or customer information, handling proprietary assets, or collaborating closely with team members. We evaluate these factors thoughtfully to establish a secure and trusted workplace for all.