SATIC: Independence & Ethics - Senior Associate (BCI)

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**Job Title:** SATIC: Independence & Ethics - Senior Associate (BCI) **Company:** PwC --- **Overview** This role at PwC involves working virtually with the Channel Islands Compliance, Independence & Ethics team. The primary purpose is to support the delivery of compliance, independence, and ethics activities and projects. PwC Member Firms are responsible for implementing systems, policies, and procedures to comply with detailed Independence, Ethics, and Compliance Standards. This position offers crucial insight into how the Channel Islands Firm manages risk in response to evolving Network and regulatory requirements in these areas. **What you will do** * **Checkpoint support** * Review investments and financial interests logged by PwC CI partners and staff in the Checkpoint system, ensuring compliance with independence policies. * Provide clear, accurate guidance to CI stakeholders regarding permitted and prohibited interests. * Allocate cases to Associates and manage workflow to ensure timely and efficient reviews. * Liaise with the UK Independence team and other stakeholders to resolve queries and escalate complex cases. * **Policy Compliance, reviews, and investigations** * Support with annual reviews of and updates to policies and procedures. * Receive and review internal applications, e.g., external appointments for partners and staff; requests for firm sponsorship and speaking events. * Receive and review consultations and draft responses in line with policy. * Investigate breaches and support with root cause analysis self-reported/detected during compliance monitoring. * Review pre-joining independence forms and independence/conflicts disclosures for new joiners. * **Monitoring & Reporting** * Conduct compliance monitoring tests and prepare reports on the results, e.g., Personal Independence Compliance Testing PICT. * Maintain and update compliance registers (systems access, breaches, dispensations). * Manage and action assigned compliance tasks within various Compliance, Independence, and Ethics systems, e.g., Polaris, CTS, Checkpoint. * Assist with the preparation of quarterly reporting to internal governance committees and senior risk and compliance leadership. * Assist with the preparation of any reporting to regulators and preparation for regulatory inspections. * Oversee checkpoint-related activities for new joiners and promotions. * **Process & Documentation** * Maintain and update process notes for independence and ethics team tasks. * Maintain communications logs, including internal communications, regulatory communications, and communications from the PwC Network - assigning and tracking actions allocated to team members. * Coordinate review schedules for Directors/Partners. * Assist with implementing global independence and ethics applications for the Channel Islands firm, as well as User Acceptance Testing for system changes. * **Training & Communication** * Support the delivery of training to new joiners in the Channel Islands. * Support the preparation of training materials for new joiners and annual partner and staff training sessions. * Allocate Compliance Confirmations to new joiners. * Communicate independence matters to the firm using approved channels. * Support the roll-out and review of Annual Compliance Confirmations for all Partners and staff within the firm. * **Team Support** * Support with the organisation of monthly team meetings, set agendas, take notes, and track actions. * Manage schedule of reviews by leadership within the team. * Contribute to process enhancements to drive operational efficiency and excellence. * Work collaboratively with all remote teams and colleagues in other territories and locations. * Coach and mentor Associates, supporting their route-to-competency training and ongoing development. * Conduct first-level reviews of documentation and work performed by any Associates, ensuring accuracy and consistency before escalation. * Maintain up-to-date records and documentation of reviews, decisions, and training activities. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * **Qualifications / Certifications required:** * University degree or professional qualification in Accounting, Finance, Law, Business, or a related field. * CASA or internal audit certification preferred. * **Experience required:** * Experience in a compliance, risk management, audit, or regulatory review role, ideally with exposure to personal and corporate independence reviews. * Proven ability to manage multiple cases and priorities in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment. * Tech-savvy mindset with a willingness to explore and master internal systems to support business operations. * Experience in cross-team collaborative efforts and task delegation. * Experience coaching, mentoring, or training junior team members. * Familiarity with case allocation, workflow management, and quality assurance processes. **Who should apply** The ideal candidate will have: * Knowledge, understanding of, and experience in auditor independence rules, insider dealing requirements, and/or conflicts management. * Experience delivering training to the firm and developing training materials. * Experience in using AI tools such as Co-Pilot, Chat GPT in a work environment to drive efficiencies in operations. * Strong written and verbal communication for documenting decisions and training team members. * Leadership and mentoring skills, with a collaborative approach to team development. * Proactive problem-solving and willingness to seek clarification and share knowledge. * Discretion and integrity in handling sensitive personal and financial data. * Prior use of compliance systems and virtual collaboration across geographies is beneficial. * Trustworthiness and professionalism in managing confidential information and team responsibilities. * Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in both your own work and the work of others. * Analytical thinking and sound judgment in decision-making and quality assurance. * Ability to work independently and manage multiple reviews and team priorities simultaneously. * Effective communication and relationship-building skills with remote colleagues and stakeholders. * Adaptability and openness to process improvements, regulatory change, and policy updates. * Commitment to upholding PwC’s values, independence standards, and fostering a culture of learning and excellence. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/satic-independence-ethics-senior-associate-bci-pwc Source: myjobmag

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