Firmwide Risk Senior Associate

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Job Summary

Job Description

As a Firmwide Risk Senior Associate, you will support the Firmwide Risk Manager in coordinating a wide variety of Risk Management projects and requirements across the firm. Responsibilities include assisting in updating the Annual Risk Management Framework, supporting the PwC Network Standards reporting and submission process, preparing the Enterprise Risk Management Programme Network Standards Assessment, and supporting the oversight of the Policy Hub. The role also involves monitoring changes to Network Risk Management Policies, supporting the administration of the Risk & Quality Committee, and assisting in the delivery of the Enterprise Risk Management program. You will also work with stakeholders to manage enterprise-level risks, implement and improve the ISO 22301 Programme, and act as a Business Continuity Coordinator.
Must have:
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Experience in Risk Management Policies and Standards

Job Details

Line of Service

Internal Firm Services

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

IFS - Risk & Quality (R&Q)

Management Level

Senior Associate

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.

As a risk management generalist at PwC, you will provide advisory and practical support to teams across a wide range of specialist risk and compliance areas.

Role: Firmwide Risk Senior Associate
Location: Guernsey or Jersey
Line of Service: Risk, Ethics & Compliance Pillar, Part of Business Enablement
Grade: Senior Associate
Contracted Hours per Week: 37.5 hours per week


PwC Channel Islands Overview
PwC 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 across Jersey, Guernsey and Alderney and is part of an international network of 151 PwC firms employing over 364,000 staff.

Job Summary:
As a Firmwide Risk Senior Associate, you will support the Firmwide Risk Manager in coordinating a wide variety of Risk Management projects and requirements across the firm. You will work alongside leadership within the firm, gaining insight and contributing to how we manage risk, particularly around Risk Strategy and Framework, Enterprise Risk Management, and PwC Network Standards Compliance. We are looking for a proactive individual with a passion for innovation, eager to learn and grow, and willing to undertake risk management certificates to support and enhance this vital business function.

Responsibilities:

  • Assist in coordinating the various functional heads on the updating of the Annual Risk Management Framework.

  • Support the PwC Network Standards reporting and submission process.

  • Reporting for areas outsourced or aligned to PwC UK.

  • Assist in preparing the Enterprise Risk Management Programme Network Standards Assessment for submission.

  • Support the oversight of the Policy Hub.

  • Monitor changes to Network Risk Management Policies (NRMPs) and prepare impact assessments as required.

  • Support administration of the Risk & Quality Committee.

  • Assist in the delivery of the Enterprise Risk Management programme.

o Support leadership in the development of a firm-level Risk Appetite Statement and the associated statements for key risk areas.

o Help maintain a register of firmwide risk assessments.

o Assist in designing and producing monitoring reports.

o Maintain regular engagement with relevant stakeholders to support the ongoing management of enterprise-level risks.

  • Support the implementation and continuous improvement of the ISO 22301 Programme.

  • Act as alternate in the role of Business Continuity Coordinator, part of the Incident Management Team.

  • Assist in preparing the annual Business Continuity Network Standards Assessment.

  • Help develop and maintain Business Continuity Plans.

  • Assist in developing and maintaining Business Impact Analysis documentation.

  • Support the development and release of Emergency Communications.

  • Assist in the planning and executing testing of the Business Continuity Plan.

  • Assist the Pillar Lead on ad hoc risk projects as required.

Direct Reports:
This role reports to:

  • Firmwide Risk Manager

There are no direct reports into this role.

Qualifications & Certifications:

  • Graduate qualification in Risk Management or related area OR

  • Willingness to undertake Risk Management qualification or certificates.

Skills & Experience Required:
Essential skills:

  • Strong organisational skills

  • Enthusiastic, energetic and driven by a challenge.

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders at all levels.

  • Proactive, self-motivated and able to take responsibility for own work.

  • Team player and able to work closely with the Risk colleagues across the PwC network

  • Experience in development and implementation of Risk Management Policies and Standards

  • Know when to be decisive and when to consult.

  • Willingness to undertake relevant training and certificates.

Travel Requirements:
It is anticipated that this role will require travel between the islands of Jersey and Guernsey once a quarter.

The skills we look for in our people:
All 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, The PwC Professional.


The 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.

Diversity:

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. 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://www.pwc.co.uk/diversity

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)

Degrees/Field of Study required:

Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Coaching and Training, Communication, Compliance Advisement, Compliance Oversight, Compliance Program Implementation, Compliance Risk Assessment, Confidential Information Handling, Contract Review, Contractual Risk Mitigation, Contractual Risk Monitoring, Contract Writing, Creativity, Crisis Management, Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Data Security, Discretion and Business Ethics, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Financial Risk Management {+ 32 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Up to 20%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

Yes

Job Posting End Date

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About The Company

At PwC, our purpose is to build trust in society and solve important problems. We’re a network of firms in 152 countries with over 327,000 people who are committed to delivering quality in assurance, advisory and tax services. Find out more and tell us what matters to you by visiting us at www.pwc.com. PwC refers to the PwC network and/or one or more of its member firms, each of which is a separate legal entity.


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