Senior Associate II – Risk Management

DescriptionAt A.F.Ferguson & Co, our vision is to be the first choice employer for professional staff. As a trusted business advisor, we work in a changing world which offers great opportunities for people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We seek to attract and employ the best people from the widest talent pool, as well as those who reflect the diverse nature of our society. And we aim to encourage a culture where people can be themselves and be valued for their strengths.At PwC, our people in Risk Management focus on maintaining regulatory compliance and managing risks for the firm, providing consultations, and monitoring. They help organisations navigate complex regulatory landscapes and enhance their internal controls to mitigate risks effectively.Those in Risk Management at PwC will be responsible for confirming regulatory compliance and managing risks for PwC. Your work will involve assessing risk and implementing monitoring controls to help the firm navigate complex regulatory landscapes and enhance their internal controls to mitigate risks effectively. The candidate will be involved in all aspects of Risk Management including rolling out and monitoring of PwC Network Standards and local requirements across Lines of Service, preparing annual plans, co-ordinating annual PwC assessments with various stakeholders, assisting with day to day Risk Management tasks including client and engagement acceptance and continuance, audit partner rotation and QRP allocation, KYC procedures, contract reviews, R&Q trainings and communications.Focused on relationships, you are building meaningful client connections, and learning how to manage and inspire others. Navigating increasingly complex situations, you are growing your personal brand, deepening technical expertise and awareness of your strengths. You are expected to anticipate the needs of your teams and the firm, and to deliver quality. Embracing increased ambiguity, you are comfortable when the path forward isn’t clear, you ask questions, and you use these moments as opportunities to grow.Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:Respond effectively to the diverse perspectives, needs, and feelings of others.Use a broad range of tools, methodologies and techniques to generate new ideas and solve problems.Use critical thinking to break down complex concepts.Understand the broader objectives of your project or role and how your work fits into the overall strategy.Develop a deeper understanding of the business context and how it is changing.Use reflection to develop self awareness, enhance strengths and address development areas.Interpret data to inform insights and recommendations.Uphold and reinforce professional and technical standards, Network Risk Management Policies, ISAs, the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements.Qualification & Minimum years experience required:Qualified Chartered Accountant.Demonstrated experience in Risk Assessment, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), and Anti-Money Laundering (AML).Strong analytical skills to assess and identify risks effectively.Ability to use data driven insights to assess and manage risks. Prepare data driven dashboards.Excellent communication skills for presenting findings and recommendations clearly to stakeholders.