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. 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 in offices across Jersey, Guernsey and Alderney and is part of an international network of 151 PwC firms employing over 364,000 staff. The Compliance Team plays a vital role in ensuring PwC CI complies with its regulatory obligations under the Guernsey and Jersey financial crime laws, regulations, rules and codes of practice. We do this by designing a robust compliance framework comprising policies, procedures, systems and controls; and carrying out monitoring and testing of compliance with the Firms’ policies and procedures; ensuring we keep policies and procedures up to date and issuing a number of reports to the Leadership team. In this dynamic role you will lead and coach a team to develop, maintain and implement the firm’s compliance framework. You will also play a pivotal role in embedding technology to enhance our compliance framework, driving efficiencies, and ensuring adherence to regulatory standards. The role includes acting as primary support to the firm’s MLCO in developing and applying the firm's AML/CFT and CPF policies and procedures and in managing our relationships with the Jersey Financial Services Commission ( JFSC ) and Guernsey Financial Services Commission ( GFSC ). You will also build and maintain relationships with Network colleagues and participate in relevant Network Forums in your areas of responsibility. This position is a great opportunity for professionals in compliance jobs and risk management careers seeking to enhance their expertise within a leading professional services firm, offering exposure to various regulatory landscapes and strategic compliance initiatives across the Channel Islands.

Eligibility / Qualification Required:

Qualifications & Certifications:

• A relevant professional qualification (ie. ACCA, ICAEW).
• ICA Diploma in Governance, Risk and Compliance or similar (where not already held, this would need to be completed by the individual in role).

Degrees/Field of Study required:

Not specified.

Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Not specified.

Certifications:

Not specified beyond what's listed in "Qualifications & Certifications".

Skills & Experience Required:

Essential skills:

• Good knowledge and understanding of relevant CI laws and regulations and relevant related Network Standards and Network Risk Management Policies and procedures covering AML/CFT/CPF and Sanctions.
• Ability to identify, evaluate, and mitigate financial crime, sanctions and risks. This involves conducting risk assessments and developing strategies to minimise potential compliance issues.
• Analytical skills to understand complex legal documents, interpret regulations, and analyse the potential impact of regulatory changes on the organisation; and then to apply this knowledge and understanding in the design of relevant related policies, procedures and controls for the firm.
• Experience in compliance monitoring, audit or internal audit: ability to prepare and carry out compliance monitoring procedures by applying a risk based approach and relevant PwC methodology.
• Ability to identify, escalate and/or address and resolve compliance issues as they arise, and develop practical solutions to complex compliance challenges.
• Ability to draft policies and procedures and design controls for application by the business to ensure ongoing adherence to relevant CI laws and regulations, Network Standards and Network Risk Management Policies.
• Strong written and spoken communication skills and strong interpersonal skills for engagement with internal and external stakeholders, including employees, management, and regulatory bodies.
• Ability to recommend compliance solutions which align to business strategy, applying a commercial mindset.

Training and Education:

• Skills in developing and implementing compliance training programs for employees at all levels of the firm.
• Proficiency in relevant systems and technologies: Understanding of compliance software and tools that aid in monitoring, reporting, and managing compliance-related data.
• Leadership skills - self and others.
• Strong collaboration and team management skills.

Desirable skills:

• 3 - 5 years relevant experience, preferably in a compliance role.
• Experience in managing relationships with regulators.
• Familiarity with global compliance frameworks.
• Advanced proficiency in compliance-related technologies.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to recommend practical compliance solutions.
• Experience as an MLRO, Deputy MLRO or within a financial crime team with a role in receiving, investigating and reporting SARs to the authorities would be beneficial.

Travel Requirements:

• Occasional travel between Guernsey and Jersey - circa 6-8 times per annum.
• Potential travel to other PwC offices or relevant external locations for training and meetings.

The skills we look for in our people (The PwC Professional):

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 five core attributes; whole leadership, business acumen, technical capabilities, global acumen and relationships. We use this framework to recruit, develop, and assess our people, at all grades and in all areas of our business, because we expect all of our people to be leaders.

Required Skills:

• Accepting Feedback
• Active Listening
• Analytical Thinking
• Anti-Money Laundering (AML)
• Coaching and Feedback
• 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
• {+ 37 more skills not explicitly detailed in the provided text}

Desired Languages:

Not specified.

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

• No

Government Clearance Required?

• Yes

How to Apply:

No specific application instructions were provided in the text. Typically, applications for PwC roles are submitted online through their official career portal.

General Conditions:

No general conditions or instructions were specified in the provided text.
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