R&I Independence Joint Business Relationships Manager

PwC•Cincinnati, OH

5d•Remote

About The Position

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.

Requirements

High School Diploma
At least 4 years of experience of risk, compliance or PwC experience
Analyse and identify the linkages and interactions between the component parts of an entire system.
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.

Nice To Haves

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

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
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.
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.