Senior Associate-Financial Crime and AML

Line of Service Advisory Industry/Sector Not Applicable Specialism Cybersecurity & Privacy Management Level Senior Associate Job Description & Summary At PwC, our people in cybersecurity focus on protecting organisations from cyber threats through advanced technologies and strategies. They work to identify vulnerabilities, develop secure systems, and provide proactive solutions to safeguard sensitive data. As a cybersecurity generalist at PwC, you will focus on providing comprehensive security solutions and experience across various domains, maintaining the protection of client systems and data. You will apply a broad understanding of cybersecurity principles and practices to address diverse security challenges effectively. The Opportunity As a Senior Associate-Financial Crime and AML, unlock your potential and embrace the chance to drive meaningful outcomes that’ll elevate your career. Your role will include, but isn’t limited to: • Support the planning and delivery of client engagements, producing high-quality work on time and within scope • Develop analytical frameworks, workplans and testing approaches tailored to each engagement • Work directly with clients to identify, analyze and resolve complex issues, provide practical insights and maintain engagement progress • Synthesize findings, develop practical recommendations, draft reports and presentations, and support implementation as required • Proactively coordinate multiple workstreams and client priorities, escalating risks and reporting progress to Managers and senior leaders • Build trusted, effective working relationships with clients and internal stakeholders • Contribute to the development of your own and team’s technical acumen • Keep up to date with local and national business and economic issues • Be actively involved in business development activities to help identify and research opportunities on new/existing clients • Continue to develop internal relationships and your PwC brand What You'll Bring Your skills, knowledge, and experiences are what set you apart. Here's what we look for: • Curiosity about emerging technology and a demonstrated ability to learn new tools and adapt ways of working • A bachelor’s or master’s degree in business, finance, accounting, law, information security, computer science, engineering or a related field • C stuff • A relevant professional designation—such as CAMS, an ICA qualification, ACSS, CFI, CAFP, the CIPFA Certificate in Fraud Risk Management or an ACFCS credential—is preferred • Two to five2–5 years of hands-on AML experience, is required, along with a strong understanding of the end-to-endfull AML program, including governance, risk assessment, policies lifecycle and procedures, customer due diligence, transaction monitoring, investigations, reporting, training and independent testingits core components. • Experience in financial services and client-facing consulting or advisory work is considered an asset • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex concepts clearly to different audiences • Ability to work effectively within project teams and take ownership of assigned workstreams • Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint • High personal integrity, sound judgment, a collaborative mindset and a commitment to continuous learning • Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines • Ability and willingness to travel within Canada and internationally, as required • Knowledge of applicable financial crime regulatory requirements and leading risk management practices • Experience assessing, designing or enhancing financial crime compliance programs and risk management frameworks • Exposure to financial crime transformation initiatives, including process, technology, data or operating model changes, is an asset • Awareness of current financial crime risks, regulatory developments, industry practices and enabling technologies • Ability to develop practical, risk-based solutions that support regulatory compliance and operational efficiency • Experience assessing and improving first-line business processes and controls related to financial crime risk This newly created role reflects our commitment to growth and delivering distinctive value for our clients and stakeholders. The salary range for this position is $84,700 - $134,700. The posted salary range represents the expected hiring range for PwC locations in major city centres. Given our national recruiting approach, ranges may vary for positions in other locations. At PwC Canada, base salary is determined by your skills, experience, qualifications and work location. In addition to base salary, eligible employees may have opportunities to participate in variable incentive pay programs which are designed to reward individual and firm-wide achievements. We are committed to offering competitive compensation and adhere to all relevant pay transparency legislation. During the hiring process, our Talent Acquisition team will provide details about our comprehensive total rewards package. Why you’ll love PwC We’re inspiring and empowering our people to change the world. Powered by the latest technology, you’ll be a part of diverse teams helping public and private clients build trust and deliver sustained outcomes. This meaningful work, and our continuous development environment, will take your career to the next level. We reward your impact, and support your wellbeing, through a competitive compensation package, inclusive benefits and flexibility programs that will help you thrive in work and life. Learn more about our Application Process and Total Rewards Package at: https://jobs-ca.pwc.com/ca/en/life-at-pwc PwC Canada acknowledges that we work and live across Turtle Island, on the land that is now known as Canada, which are the lands of the ancestral, treaty and unceded territories of the First Nations, Métis and Inuit Peoples. We recognize the systemic racism, colonialism and oppression that Indigenous Peoples have experienced and still go through, and we commit to allyship and solidarity. 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, Agile Methodology, Analytical Thinking, Azure Data Factory, Communication, Creativity, Cybersecurity, Cybersecurity Framework, Cybersecurity Policy, Cybersecurity Requirements, Cybersecurity Strategy, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Encryption Technologies, Inclusion, Intellectual Curiosity, Learning Agility, Managed Services, Optimism, Privacy Compliance, Regulatory Response, Security Architecture {+ 8 more} Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified) Travel Requirements 0% Available for Work Visa Sponsorship? No Government Clearance Required? No Job Posting End Date We’re committed to providing accommodation throughout the application, interview, and employment process. If you require accommodation to be at your best, please let us know during the application process. The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in recruiting is just getting started, so we know you have questions about how and why we use it. At certain points during our recruiting process, we rely on AI to improve your experience. This could be during resume review or curating personalized job recommendations, asking you clarifying questions via a chatbot or during our interview scheduling to improve your experience. Our use of AI helps ensure we combat bias by evaluating candidates equally and fairly, without seeing identity information, such as your name, or gender for example). AI also helps us better predict successful hires by reviewing all applicants