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Fraud Management - Sr Associate

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PwC

Fraud Management - Sr Associate

New York, NY

A career in our Anti Money Laundering practice, within Regulatory Response and Remediation services, will provide you with the opportunity to help organisations build resilience and embed regulatory compliance into their operating models by improving processes, technology, and data. We develop strategies that help business leaders and their board use regulation as a strategy enhancement, support ongoing regulatory efficiency, and provide confidence in their regulatory response. Our team helps organisations to harness technology to create effective, efficient, and sustainable Anti Money Laundering programmes. As part of our team, you'll help with vulnerability assessments, compliance programme evaluations, and gap analyses to assist clients in reducing their money laundering and sanctions exposure.

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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 a purpose-led and values-driven leader at every level. 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 this management level include but are not limited to:

  • Use feedback and reflection to develop self awareness, personal strengths and address development areas.
  • Delegate to others to provide stretch opportunities, coaching them to deliver results.
  • Demonstrate critical thinking and the ability to bring order to unstructured problems.
  • Use a broad range of tools and techniques to extract insights from current industry or sector trends.
  • Review your work and that of others for quality, accuracy and relevance.
  • Know how and when to use tools available for a given situation and can explain the reasons for this choice.
  • Seek and embrace opportunities which give exposure to different situations, environments and perspectives.
  • Use straightforward communication, in a structured way, when influencing and connecting with others.
  • Able to read situations and modify behavior to build quality relationships.
  • Uphold the firm's code of ethics and business conduct.

The Financial Crime Senior Associate is responsible for developing and implementing fraud detection and prevention strategies to help the clients within financial institutions. This role involves reviewing and enhancing various fraud programs and fraud prevention capabilities, helping to conduct fraud program and risk assessments, and enhancing the existing fraud prevention processes.

Job Requirements and Preferences:

Basic Qualifications:

Minimum Degree Required:
Bachelor's Degree

Minimum Year(s) of Experience:
3 year(s) in fraud-related consulting engagements or banking-related fraud risk management/advisory role

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred Fields of Study:
Accounting, Finance, Business Administration/Management, Management Information Systems, Information Technology

Certification(s) Preferred:

  • Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
  • Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (ACAMS)
  • Association of Certified Financial Crime Specialists (ACFCS)
  • Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM)

Preferred Knowledge/Skills:

Demonstrates thorough abilities and/or a proven record of success as a team leader in the following areas:

  • Experience designing data-driven fraud risk assessment programs;
  • Experience conducting detailed fraud risk assessments to identify potential fraud scenarios and vulnerabilities within the organization;
  • Design and implement controls to mitigate identified fraud risks;
  • Monitor/test the effectiveness of existing controls and recommend improvements;
  • Analysis of business processes and transactions to detect potential fraud risks;
  • Preferred experience evaluating, implementing, and developing fraud solutions and controls;
  • Experience analyzing fraud detection and monitoring systems and fraud controls;
  • Understanding of fraud policies, fraud procedures, and fraud controls to prevent fraud for clients;
  • Experience monitoring and analyzing data to identify unusual fraud patterns or red flags indicative of fraud;
  • Demonstrated knowledge of banking products and services, including commercial, retail, private banking, broker-dealers, and transactional flows;
  • Awareness of common and emerging issues impacting Financial Services clients;
  • High level understanding of regulatory requirements and authorities related to fraud prevention, particularly within banking and financial services;
  • Expertise in interpreting information and fraud regulatory requirements to create and implement fraud policies and procedures;
  • Ability to develop and review fraud-relevant controls, policies, and procedures, assessing the alignment with regulatory requirements; and,
  • Utilization of an analytic mindset and creative problem-solving abilities to apply regulatory requirements in a business environment.

Demonstrates a thorough level of abilities with, and/or a proven record of success as both an individual contributor and team member, identifying and addressing client needs:

  • Proven ability to communicate with external clients and internal staff in a structured and knowledgeable manner;
  • Identify and address client needs, build and maintain team and client relationships, and engage in community involvement;
  • Communicate value propositions, delegate work, project workflow, budgets, billing, and collections;
  • Prepare and coordinate complex written and verbal materials;
  • Manage multiple priorities / projects simultaneously;
  • This position typically works in an office environment but may require occasional travel to client sites or other company locations; and,
  • Occasional work outside of standard business hours may be required to meet deadlines or address urgent project matters.

Learn more about how we work: https://pwc.to/how-we-work

PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy: https://pwc.to/H-1B-Lottery-Policy.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; creed; color; religion; national origin; sex; age; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; genetic predisposition or carrier status; veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or any other status protected by law. PwC is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

The salary range for this position is: $84,000 - $202,000, plus individuals may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation and more. To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: https://pwc.to/benefits-at-a-glance

Client-provided location(s): New York, NY, USA; Charlotte, NC, USA
Job ID: PricewaterhouseCoopers-572436WD
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • FSA
    • HSA
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
  • Parental Benefits

    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Company Outings
    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • Happy Hours
    • Snacks
    • Some Meals Provided
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Leave of Absence
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Paid Holidays
    • Paid Vacation
    • Sabbatical
  • Financial and Retirement

    • Relocation Assistance
    • Performance Bonus
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • 401(K)
  • Professional Development

    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program