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Senior Associate - Fraud and Forensic

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As a Senior Associate in PwC's Fraud and Forensics team, you will play a crucial role in assisting our clients in investigating and mitigating fraud risks. You will be responsible for conducting fraud and forensic investigations. You will collaborate with a team of professionals to deliver high-quality services, advise clients on security best practices, and enhance their overall security posture. You will leverage your data analytics expertise to uncover insights, detect irregularities, and support forensic investigations.

To really stand out and make us fit for the future in a constantly changing world, each and every one of us at PwC needs to be an authentic and inclusive leader, at all grades/levels and in all lines of service. To help us achieve this we have the PwC Professional; our global leadership development framework. It gives us a single set of expectations across our lines, geographies and career paths, and provides transparency on the skills we need as individuals to be successful and progress in our careers, now and in the future.

As a Senior Associate, you'll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. PwC Professional skills and responsibilities for level include but are not limited to:

  • Develop existing and new skills focused on fraud and forensic investigation.
  • Analyse complex ideas and build a range of meaningful recommendations.
  • Use multiple sources of information including broader stakeholder views to develop solutions and recommendations.
  • Deliver quality services that meet the firm's/client's expectations.
  • Develop a perspective on key global trends, including globalisation, and how they impact the firm and our clients.
  • Manage a variety of viewpoints to build consensus and create positive outcomes for all parties.
  • Focus on building trusted relationships.
  • Uphold the firm's code of ethics and business conduct.

About the Role:

  • Involvement in conducting fraud investigations, forensic accounting engagements, and litigation support.
  • Utilize data analytics tools to analyze large datasets and identify patterns indicative of fraudulent activities.
  • Apply data analytics techniques to extract insights from financial and operational data.
  • Demonstrating considerable knowledge and analytical abilities through, leading the development of quantitative data analysis and data mining solutions in support of forensic investigations, litigation and/ or in responses to regulatory compliance-related enquiries, emphasizing the development of database driven reports and analyses
  • Drafting reports and presentations to explain the findings
  • Support Forensics Manager for fraud and forensics projects
  • Maintaining an organized workspace and office

Required Qualifications:

  • BS/MS degree in Accounting, Finance, Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in consulting or advisory work, specifically fraud investigations, forensic accounting, or a related field.
  • Proficiency and proven experience in data analysis, including the use of tools such as ACL, Python, R, SQL. Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) is preferred.
  • Preferred relevant industry certifications such as Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) by the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE), Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) by the Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS), Certified Financial Crime Specialist (CFCS) by the Association of Certified Financial Crime Specialists (ACFCS), Certified Forensic Accountant (Cr.FA) by the American College of Forensic Examiners Institute (ACFEI), other certifications focused on fraud or financial forensics.
  • Experience with industry standard forensic tools such as EnCase, FTK, X-Ways, Sleuthkit, UFED.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think critically and make informed decisions under pressure.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and build relationships with clients and internal teams.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
  • Willing to learn internal processes and applications.