Senior Associate - Risk, Regulation and Fintech

Line of ServiceAdvisoryIndustry/SectorFS X-SectorSpecialismAdvisory - OtherManagement LevelSenior AssociateJob Description & SummaryAt 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. In regulatory risk compliance at PwC, you will focus on confirming adherence to regulatory requirements and mitigating risks for clients. You will provide guidance on compliance strategies and help clients navigate complex regulatory landscapes. Role: Risk, Regulation and FinTech ConsultantLocation: Jersey/GuernseyLine of Service:

Advisory, Working in Financial Services Risk & Regulation, Financial Technology (FinTech) & FinCrimeGrade: Senior AssociateContracted Hours per Week: 37. 5PwC Channel Islands OverviewPwC is a highly dynamic professional services firm offering Advisory, Tax, Audit and other assurance services to a large portfolio of international and local clients. The Channel Islands firm employs 600+ staff in offices across Jersey, Guernsey and Alderney and is part of an international network of 151 PwC firms employing over 364,000 staff.

Job SummaryThe Risk & Regulation / FinTech team forms the largest and most prominent part of our Advisory business with the broadest range of projects and client diversity across a variety of industry sectors but primarily focused on financial services. Our subject matter experts are engaged by clients locally, globally and across the wider PwC network, regularly working with PwC counterparts around the world. The team is led by a UK & CI Partner, augmented with experienced Directors and a strong management team with excellent possibilities to progress given our continued and exciting growth.

The team provides advice and assistance based on deep financial, analytical and business process skills to help our clients improve the way they operate, innovate and grow, reduce costs, manage risks, leverage talent and change the way they do business. We work closely with client staff at global organisations across all levels. We bring our insight, experience and thought leadership to large, complex projects in core focus areas including:

Implementing cutting-edge global financial technology solutionsNavigating local and international risk, governance and regulatory changeAssisting with buy-side and sell-side Transactional Services (Reg Due Diligence)Managing multi-million pound financial services remediation programmesLeading global anti-financial crime consulting and managed servicesEmpowering local businesses to overcome transformational challengesOperating model design, optimisation and implementationWe are looking for ambitious and experienced professionals to join our team as we continue to grow our business. Whether you can manage challenging and complex technology implementation projects, provide critical advice around complex subject matter or assist our clients in delivering and implementing business transformation, we are looking for you. Responsibilities:

You will work closely with senior personnel internally and crucially externally, be involved in a variety of engagements, interacting with clients and building business relationships across the region. Being part of a smaller, agile department, you will also have excellent opportunities to be involved in strategic initiatives, have input into the management of the business and contribute directly to the running of the practice. Responsibilities include:

Working with a range of clients where you will deliver a tailored service to meet their requirementsCompleting a diverse range of assignments as part of teams, working collaboratively within themSupporting the development of client project deliverables and creation of proposal documentsBuilding relationships both internally within the PwC network and externally with senior client management teams on ongoing engagementsSupporting the leadership and management teams with the Advisory growth agendaOngoing development of in-depth industry experience and process expertiseContinuously remain abreast of any new regulations published in Jersey and/or GuernseyUtilising your proven track record and experience to assist clients in improving their business performance so they are able to respond quickly and effectively to situations, and extracting value from transactionsDevelopment of client project deliverables and creation of proposal documentsCoaching and supporting the development of junior team membersDirect ReportsThis role reports to:

Partners, Directors, Senior Managers, ManagersReporting to this role: AssociatesQualifications & CertificationsNo specific qualifications or certifications are needed for this role however it will be advantageous to hold a qualification such as those listed below or an equivalentUniversity degree (Upper Second Class or higher)ACA / ACCA (or equivalent)Compliance, Governance or Risk related qualifications e. g. CISI, ICA, ACAMS or equivalentOther industry recognised qualifications e. g. PRINCE2, Agile, Lean Six Sigma, CFA, or equivalentSkills & Experience RequiredAs a credible candidate you will have developed core skills in your associated discipline and be able to demonstrate prior experience in financial services.

You will also be digitally literate and / or are passionate about learning new digital skills to support our practice.

Essential skillsA minimum of 3 years’ experience working within financial servicesExisting knowledge of financial services regulatory frameworksStrong communication and stakeholder management skillsTechnologically minded, and/or a willingness to learn new skillsAbility to lead self, with a problem-solving mentalityAbility to accurately prepare and review reports on technical subject matterComfortable in providing support to less experienced members of the teamDelivering projects to tight deadlines and managing multiple stakeholdersProficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Powerpoint, etc)Desirable skillsExperience with various organisational risk, fincrime, compliance and governance regimesAn interest in technology and process automation with a particular focus on core industry technologies adopted within the financial services sector e.

g. CLM workflows, screening and data providers, transaction monitoring providers, etc. Familiarity with industry agnostic tools such as PowerApps, Salesforce and Alteryx. Data analytics and visualisation experience (e. g. Power BI/Tableau)A detailed knowledge of Anti-Financial Crime regulations in one or more relevant marketsPrior experience of working as a consultantExperience of business development such as proposal writingTravel RequirementsTravel may be required to visit client sites as part of day-to-day project delivery and some travel is required between the islands and the UK as you will be part of a x-island team.

However, for those candidates who actively want to travel with work, we have a number of projects that require extensive travel which you can request to be part of if you wish. The skills we look for in our peopleAll our people need to demonstrate the skills and behaviours that support us in delivering our business strategy. This is important to the work we do for our business, and our clients. These skills and behaviours make up our global leadership framework, Evolved PwC Professional. The Evolved PwC Professional focuses on two core behaviours: Trusted Leadership and Distinctive Outcomes.

Trusted Leadership is underpinned by core behaviours that Inspire, Empower and Evolve, and Distinctive Outcomes is underpinned by behaviours that Champion, Build and Deliver. DiversityWe 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. We aim to encourage a culture where people can be themselves and be valued for their unique strengths. Creating value through diversity is what makes us strong as a business. https: //pwc.

to/2vY6KZm. Required SkillsOptional SkillsAccepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Anti-Bribery, Anti-Money Laundering Compliance, Business Ethics, Code of Ethics, Communication, Compliance and Governance, Compliance and Standards, Compliance Auditing, Compliance Frameworks, Compliance Program Implementation, Compliance Reporting, Compliance Review, Compliance Risk Assessment, Compliance Training, Controls Compliance, Creativity, Cybersecurity Risk Management, Data Analysis and Interpretation, Data Protection Management (DPM), Disability Support, Embracing Change {+ 30 more}Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)Travel RequirementsUp to 20%Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?YesGovernment Clearance Required?YesJob Posting End Date