PwC is a global professional services network focused on audit, assurance, consulting, and tax. Its teams work with organizations across financial services, technology, media, telecommunications, and other industries on challenges such as cybersecurity, business transformation, sustainability, and broader business advisory needs. With operations spanning 157 countries and a workforce of more than 276,000 people, PwC combines industry expertise with specialized solutions designed to help clients create and protect value.
Senior Associate, Financial Crime and AML – PwC
PwC seeks a Senior Associate to help clients strengthen financial crime and anti-money laundering compliance programs. The role covers AML assessments, risk-based recommendations, testing strategies and advisory engagements.
Description
- Plan and deliver client engagements while meeting quality, timeline and scope expectations
- Create engagement-specific analytical frameworks, workplans and testing methodologies
- Collaborate directly with clients to investigate, assess and resolve complex issues
- Offer actionable insights and track engagement progress
- Consolidate findings, formulate recommendations, prepare reports and presentations, and assist with implementation
- Manage concurrent workstreams and client priorities, escalating risks and updating Managers and senior leaders
- Develop productive relationships with clients and internal stakeholders
- Strengthen individual and team technical expertise
- Monitor local and national business and economic developments
- Support business development by identifying and researching opportunities with current and prospective clients
- Expand internal networks and contribute to the PwC brand
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in business, finance, accounting, law, information security, computer science, engineering or a related discipline
- A relevant credential such as CAMS, an ICA qualification, ACSS, CFI, CAFP, the CIPFA Certificate in Fraud Risk Management or ACFCS is preferred
- Two to five years of practical AML experience
- Comprehensive knowledge of AML programs, including governance, risk assessment, policies and procedures, customer due diligence, transaction monitoring, investigations, reporting, training and independent testing
- Financial services experience and client-facing consulting or advisory experience are assets
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to collaborate on project teams and take ownership of assigned workstreams
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Strong integrity, sound judgment, collaborative approach and commitment to ongoing learning
- Ability to balance competing priorities and produce high-quality work under demanding deadlines
- Willingness and ability to travel within Canada and internationally when required
- Knowledge of relevant financial crime regulations and leading risk management practices
- Experience evaluating, designing or improving financial crime compliance programs and risk management frameworks
- Exposure to financial crime transformation projects is an asset
- Awareness of emerging financial crime risks, regulatory changes, industry practices and enabling technologies
- Ability to create practical, risk-based solutions that support compliance and operational efficiency
- Experience evaluating and enhancing first-line business processes and controls associated with financial crime risk
- Work visa sponsorship is not available
Benefits
- Eligible employees may have access to variable incentive programs
- Competitive compensation package
- Inclusive benefits offerings
- Workplace flexibility programs
- Environment focused on continuous professional development
- Accommodation is available throughout the application, interview and employment process