Line of Service Internal Firm Services Industry/Sector Not Applicable Specialism IFS - Internal Firm Services - Other Management Level Senior Associate Job Description & Summary About the role: The Corporate Independence Team is responsible for working with the practice to ensure that the firm meets its regulatory responsibilities as required under PwC Global Independence policy and FRC, IFAC, SEC and other territories’ rules. We are looking for a Senior Associate who is solutions-focussed, skilled at building relationships, who enjoys being at the heart of change, and who wants to be part of a cohesive and vibrant specialist team. The role requires a Senior associate who has a practical and methodical approach to problem solving, who is good with detail and able to cope with pressure. You must be confident in liaising with individuals at all levels throughout the firm, enjoy acquiring new knowledge and be able to deliver difficult messages on occasion. What your days will look like: Providing advice and guidance regarding queries submitted by the practice. This will involve both the initial interpretation of the firm’s independence rules against specific query related facts and the development of initial advice on matters under review. Investigation of Independence breaches and communication with the practice. Reviewing SEC engagement letters; ensuring engagement letters are independence compliant. Input into a number of the core Independence processes within the Non-audit Services team, which are key to operational activities. Other ad-hoc projects as the department so determines from time to time, including the provision of general support to other independence activities. This role is for you if: Ability to demonstrate clear understanding of commercial / client-facing issues, and empathy with the client facing practitioners who the Independence team support; Intellectual capacity to make good judgements with strong analytical, organisational, project management skills and attention to detail; Excellent communication skills, able to interact with self-confidence at all levels, as well as managing internal relationships, e.g. with key stakeholders; Ability to interact with others' demands providing support and/or influencing, with the flexibility to change behaviour where necessary; and A conscientious, ambitious team player, with good self-management skills and an ability to take initiative. What you’ll receive from us: No matter where you may be in your career or personal life, our benefits are designed to add value and support, recognising and rewarding you fairly for your contributions. We offer a range of benefits including empowered flexibility and a working week split between office, home and client site; private medical cover and 24/7 access to a qualified virtual GP; six volunteering days a year and much more. 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, Analytical Thinking, 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, Creativity, Developing Policies and Guidelines, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Ethical Standards, Ethics Training { 19 more} Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified) Travel Requirements 0% Available for Work Visa Sponsorship? No Government Clearance Required? No Job Posting End Date