Investigations & Forensics - Senior Associate

PwC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 77,000 - 202,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC is seeking an Investigations & Forensics Senior Associate in Washington, DC. You will identify fraud, conduct investigations, and ensure regulatory compliance while guiding junior team members and building client relationships.

The role emphasizes applying data analytics, critical thinking, and forensic methods to complex cases. The position requires a Bachelor's degree and at least three years of relevant experience, with opportunities to advance professionally within PwC's Forensic

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in forensic accounting or investigative analysis preferred.
• Ability to convey findings to diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Conduct forensic investigations and fraud reviews across client engagements.
• Analyze financial records and digital evidence to identify anomalies.
• Apply forensic accounting and data analytics to support case development.
• Draft workpapers, summaries, and findings connecting facts to conclusions.
• Coordinate workstreams, deadlines, and deliverables across matters.
• Support regulatory response by interpreting guidelines and facts.
• Develop client relationships with timely updates and follow-through.
• Guide junior team members through review and feedback.
• Use critical thinking to navigate ambiguity and changing conditions.

Skills

Forensic accounting

Investigative analysis

Data analytics

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Data analytics software

Job description

The Opportunity

As a Investigations & Forensics Senior Associate you will focus on identifying and preventing fraudulent activities, conducting investigations, and confirming compliance with regulatory requirements within our Forensic Services practice. As a Senior Associate you will analyze complex issues, build meaningful client connections, anticipate team and client needs, and use critical thinking, data, and a range of methodologies to support investigations and regulatory enforcement work. In this role at PwC, you will contribute to workstreams that address fraud, investigations, and regulatory enforcement matters while developing your technical skills, growing your personal brand, and helping to guide junior team members through challenging client situations.

Responsibilities

• Conducting forensic investigations, fraud reviews, and regulatory enforcement support across client engagements
• Analyzing financial records, transactions, and digital evidence to identify anomalies, patterns, and potential misconduct
• Applying forensic accounting, evidence gathering, and data analytics methods to support case development and issue resolution
• Drafting clear workpapers, summaries, and findings that connect facts, analysis, and recommendations
• Coordinating assigned workstreams and tracking deadlines, milestones, and deliverables across multiple matters
• Reviewing documents, records, and source data to validate accuracy and identify gaps that affect case direction
• Supporting regulatory response activities by interpreting guidelines, compliance requirements, and case-specific facts
• Developing meaningful client relationships through timely updates, thoughtful follow-through, and responsive service
• Guiding junior team members by reviewing task output, sharing technical knowledge, and offering practical feedback
• Using critical thinking and professional judgment to navigate ambiguity and adapt to changing case conditions

What You Must Have

• At least a Bachelor's degree
• At least 3 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
• Demonstrating forensic accounting or investigative analysis skills
• Interpreting financial data, transaction patterns, and evidence
• Using data analytics tools for fraud detection insights
• Communicating findings clearly to diverse stakeholders
• Supporting client engagements while navigating ambiguity

The salary range for this position is: $77,000 - $202,000. 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 an equal 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.