Line of Service

Internal Firm Services

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

IFS - Internal Firm Services - Other

Management Level

Specialist

Job Description & Summary

Are you ready to be part of a team that is at the forefront of innovation and excellence? PwC’s Business Enablement Services (BES) Line of Service combines support teams from across the firm who play pivotal roles in enabling our business delivery.  Our Compliance Middle Office is newly established and rapidly growing, offering a unique opportunity to shape the future of our company's compliance and quality standards.  

The CMO is a new Centre of Excellence aimed at processing, streamlining and enhancing our risk compliance activities.  

As an R&Q Compliance Specialist, you are responsible for ensuring that PwC adheres to all relevant regulatory and quality requirements. You will have a key role in operating and supporting the administration of internal systems and processes designed to ensure compliance with R&Q procedures within PwC.  

Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:  

New Client Onboarding 

Central Entity Services (CES) review and updates 

Client Acceptance  

Engagement Acceptance  

Anti-Money Laundering procedures 

Independence procedures incl. Authorisation for Services (AFS) where required 

Additional risk activities as required 

 

Additional responsibilities where required:   

Adjust risk management and quality assurance strategies to comply with new legal and regulatory requirements. 

Ability to perform quality checks and identify inconsistencies in compliance documentation 

Act as a liaison between CMO teams and Engagement teams to ensure alignment and understanding of compliance requirements. 

Embrace integration and adoption of globally rolled-out technologies or systems that affect risk and quality processes, ensuring seamless transitions. 

Other ad hoc responsibilities as required 

Experience & Skills: 

Keen interest in developing skills in Risk  

Following structured workflows and ensuring adherence to quality frameworks 

Prioritising tasks effectively to meet tight deadlines without compromising quality 

Strong understanding of compliance standards, quality checks, and risk controls 

Adaptable and resilient, thriving in a fast-paced environment and working effectively under pressure to meet deadlines without compromising quality 

Working seamlessly with cross-functional teams to maintain alignment and efficiency 

Collaborative team player with a positive attitude and commitment to shared goals 

Strong verbal and written communication skills to convey complex information clearly and succinctly to various stakeholders. 

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills 

Proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications & IT systems  

The ability to interact with various levels of firm management and staff. 

 

Unlock your potential with PwC Ireland 

We believe that challenges are better solved together! We’re inspiring and empowering our people to change the world. Powered by the latest technology, you’ll be a part of amazing teams encouraged to collaborate and innovate in a way that creates powerful solutions and makes a positive impact. This purpose-led work, and our continuous development and encouragement, will help unlock your potential and take your career to the next level. 

 

Enjoy PwC’s perks 

We reward your impact, and support your wellbeing, through a competitive compensation package, inclusive employee benefits and flexibility programs that will help you thrive in work and life. Learn more about us at Life@PwC. (https://www.pwc.ie/careers-ie/life-at-pwc.html). 

 

Being appreciated for being you 

Our most valuable asset is our people and we grow stronger as we learn from one another. We are an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.  We believe this so much that we have signed up for the Business in the Community Elevate Pledge. (https://www.bitc.ie/the-leaders-group-on-sustainability/inclusive-workplace-pledge/) 

 

You can learn more about our culture of belonging and explore our range of inclusive programmes, initiatives, employee resource groups and more at www.pwc.ie. 

 

Avoid the confidence gap; you do not have to match all the listed requirements exactly to apply, we’d love to hear from you! 

 

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please email us for more information. 

PwC Ireland is committed to creating an environment that promotes equality and dignity at work. Working together in an inclusive environment enables us to harness the collective and complementary skills, knowledge, background, and networks of our people.

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, 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, Crisis Management, Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Data Security, Discretion and Business Ethics, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Financial Risk Management, Governance Framework, Inclusion, Intellectual Curiosity {+ 27 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

No

Job Posting End Date