Corporate Independence Manager

About the role

We are looking for a Manager who is solutions-focussed, skilled at building relationships, enjoys being at the heart of change, and who wants to be part of a cohesive, vibrant and growing team.

The role requires a Manager who has a practical, thorough and positive approach to problem solving, who is good with details and able to cope with pressure. You must be confident in liaising with individuals at all levels throughout the firm, enjoy acquiring new knowledge and be able to deliver difficult messages on occasion. Previous high level knowledge of the independence or conflict rules would be preferred but is not an absolute requirement. Full training on these elements of the role will be provided.

What your days will look like

The department's role is to support the partners and staff within PwC through the provision of policy and guidance to the firm in respect of a number of regulatory areas, including Independence, Business Conduct and Ethics. The department also provides certain operational processes in support of those policies and is responsible for monitoring compliance with said policy and procedures. The Corporate Independence Team is responsible for working with the practice to ensure that the firm meets its regulatory responsibilities as required under PwC Global Independence policy and FRC, IFAC, SEC and other territories' rules.

The Corporate Independence team devotes time to consulting regularly with practice staff to help them understand the complex nature of the independence rules and to give them solutions-focussed guidance to help structure the services the Firm would like to provide to our clients.

This role is for you if:

As a Manager within the Channel Change function of the Corporate Independence team, you will be responsible for undertaking the following tasks:

• Providing advice and guidance regarding queries submitted by the practice. This will involve both the initial interpretation of the firm's independence rules against specific query related facts and the development of initial advice on matters under review, and also the review of junior team member's advice.
• Managing and coaching junior team members on various aspects of Independence (e.g. non-audit services, EU and SEC regulations, FRC Ethical Standards, core processes).
• Exhibiting role model behaviour in addition to helping junior members of the team fulfil their potential by assisting with their soft-skill learning and personal development.
• Day to day management of Core Independence processes which are key to operational activities.
• Managing own portfolio of consultations and assessments with key stakeholders in the practice to give guidance on Independence considerations.
• Other ad-hoc projects as the department so determines from time to time, including the provision of general support to other independence activities.
• Ability to demonstrate a clear understanding of commercial / client-facing issues, and empathy with the client facing practitioners who the Independence team support and Intellectual capacity to make good judgements with strong analytical, organisational, project management skills and attention to detail;
• Excellent communication skills, able to interact with self-confidence at all levels, as well as managing internal relationships, e.g. with key stakeholders;

What you'll receive from us

No matter where you may be in your career or personal life, ourare designed to add value and support, recognising and rewarding you fairly for your contributions.

We offer a range of benefits including empowered flexibility and a working week split between office, home and client site; private medical cover and 24/7 access to a qualified virtual GP; six volunteering days a year and much more.