R&I Independence Joint Business Relationships Manager

Industry/Sector Not Applicable Specialism IFS - Risk & Quality (R&Q) Management Level Manager Job Description & Summary 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. Those in enterprise risk management at PwC will focus on identifying and mitigating potential risks that could impact an organisation's operations and objectives. You will be responsible for developing business strategies to effectively manage and navigate risks in a rapidly changing business environment. Enhancing your leadership style, you motivate, develop and inspire others to deliver quality. You are responsible for coaching, leveraging team member’s unique strengths, and managing performance to deliver on client expectations. With your growing knowledge of how business works, you play an important role in identifying opportunities that contribute to the success of our Firm. You are expected to lead with integrity and authenticity, articulating our purpose and values in a meaningful way. You embrace technology and innovation to enhance your delivery and encourage others to do the same. Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to: - Analyse and identify the linkages and interactions between the component parts of an entire system. - Take ownership of projects, ensuring their successful planning, budgeting, execution, and completion. - Partner with team leadership to ensure collective ownership of quality, timelines, and deliverables. - Develop skills outside your comfort zone, and encourage others to do the same. - Effectively mentor others. - Use the review of work as an opportunity to deepen the expertise of team members. - Address conflicts or issues, engaging in difficult conversations with clients, team members and other stakeholders, escalating where appropriate. - Uphold and reinforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements. The Opportunity As part of the Joint Business Relationships (JBR) Independence team within Risk & Independence, you will consult with and provide guidance to teams on the application of the business relationship rules in areas such as provision of services, procurement, use of third-party technology, marketing, participation in conferences and events, publications, among others. Responsibilities - Analyze complex independence issues and provide practical solutions - Work with cross-functional teams to promote understanding of independence rules - Develop training materials to educate staff on independence requirements - Monitor changes in regulations and adjust practices accordingly - Facilitate discussions to address compliance challenges and opportunities - Build meaningful relationships with stakeholders to promote awareness of independence rules What You Must Have - High School Diploma - At least 4 years of experience of risk, compliance or PwC experience What Sets You Apart - Bachelor’s Degree preferred - Applying independence rules from SEC, AICPA, PCAOB, and IFAC to business relationships for PwC as a public accounting firm - Maintaining a consultancy mindset to research issues, solve problems, and deliver effective independence-related solutions - Using advanced analytical skills to compare fact patterns with regulatory and policy requirements, identifying similarities and differences - Communicating effectively—both orally and in writing—to gather information and convey messages with clarity and empathy - Demonstrating proven organizational and interpersonal skills to manage multiple priorities - Leading or participating in special projects - Collaborating across multiple lines of service on consultations and projects - Developing, reviewing, and drafting independence policies and procedures - Documenting positions concisely and communicating knowledgeably in written and verbal formats from an independence perspective Travel Requirements Up to 20% Job Posting End Date The salary range for this position is: $73,500 - $212,280. For residents of Washington state the salary range for this position is: $73,500 - $244,000. 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. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled or the posting is removed, unless otherwise set forth on the following webpage. 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