Risk Management Generalist - Independence Manager at PricewaterhouseCoopers

Job Title: Risk Management Generalist - Independence Manager at PricewaterhouseCoopers

Date Posted: 24th November, 2025.

Expiry Date: December 5, 2025

About the Job

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.

Our Assurance Risk & Quality team focuses on promoting and monitoring compliance with applicable external laws and regulations as well as internal policies and procedures to help manage PwC s regulatory, litigation, and reputational risk. To really stand out and make us fit for the future in a constantly changing world, each and every one of us at PwC needs to be a purpose-led and values-driven leader at every level.

Your Job Description

Manager Overview

As a Manager, you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. The PwC Professional skills and responsibilities for this management level include but are not limited to:

Use multiple sources of information including broader stakeholder views to develop solutions and recommendations.
Address sub-standard work or work that does not meet firm’s/client’s expectations.
Use data and insights to inform conclusions and support decision-making.
Develop a point of view on key global trends, and how they impact clients.
Manage a variety of viewpoints to build consensus and create positive outcomes for all parties.
Simplify complex messages, highlighting and summarizing key points.
Uphold the firm’s code of ethics and business conduct.

Primary Job Responsibilities/Accountabilities

The Manager promotes adherence to PwC network and firm policies, professional standards and regulatory requirements.
The Manager is responsible for the execution of risk, compliance and the System of Quality Management (SoQM).
Project manage the implementation of the firm’s System of Quality Management, including coaching quality functions and process owners.
Implement ongoing monitoring activities through compliance testing and reporting of exceptions, action plans and conclusions.
Support periodic compliance and quality reviews (regulatory or PwC network).
Perform root cause analysis to identify and address audit quality issues.
Facilitate and monitor implementation of remedial actions to prevent recurring quality findings and highlight good practices.
Prepare required reports for assurance leadership, the PwC network and regulators as necessary.

Compliance and Risk Management

Facilitate understanding of and compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and professional standards.
Facilitate, implement and monitor compliance with PwC network and local policies and procedures to manage risk and enhance quality control.
Address practice inquiries on conflict of interest and independence matters related to assurance services.
Liaise with the internal counsel team on contracting, client/engagement acceptance and continuance procedures.
Train team members and the wider practice on risk and independence concepts affecting corporate and personal independence.
Manage independence thought leadership through alerts and guidance on local independence matters.

The Job Requirements

Qualifications

Educational qualifications: B.Sc in any discipline (preferably Accounting, Law, Risk Management)
ICAN, ACCA, CIA or equivalent qualification is required

Experience

At least 5 years relevant experience in risk management, compliance, independence, or ethics
At least 5 years in core audit practice

Technical Competencies

Strong background in accounting knowledge
Working knowledge of Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Hands-on experience in designing, implementing and assessing a compliance function in a professional services firm
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, analytical ability, and presentation skills
Ability to manage diverse and multi-locational teams, tight deadlines, and prioritize tasks
Willingness to travel as may be required in the role

Travel Requirements

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

Job Posting End Date

December 5, 2025

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