Career Opportunities at PricewaterhouseCooper (PwC) Nigeria

Ref No: 228372WD
Line of Service: Assurance
Industry/Sector: CM X-Sector
Specialism: Conduct and Compliance
Management Level: Associate

Job Description & Summary

• The Business Unit Administrator & Executive Assistant will work with and report to the Sustainability Partner, providing administrative support, secretarial assistance, project management, and research & data analysis.
• A career in Administration and Secretarial Services, within Internal Firm Services, will give you the opportunity to provide administrative support to PwC employees. You’ll focus on using business software applications to prepare reports, receiving and directing incoming calls or emails to the appropriate parties, arranging business travel, tracking expenses, and coordinating meeting arrangements.
• 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 an 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:
• Technical writing including presentations, reports, letters, and speeches.
• Meeting management including preparation of agenda, meeting scheduling, provision of minutes of meetings and executive summaries
• Tasks scheduling, managing e-calendar and meeting commitments.
• Organize and coordinate travel and related logistics
• Managing correspondence with clients, regulators, organized private sector and other external parties
• Research, data analysis, and management reporting
• Organize events and support corporate responsibility initiatives
• Create and maintain records, electronic files and databases
• Perform other job-related assignments

Qualification

• First Degree in any Social Sciences or Business-related fields with a minimum of Second-Class Division.

Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years experience as Executive or Personal Assistant to an Executive Director, CEO, or equivalent levels in a medium or large organization.
• Experience in sustainability-related fields will be an added advantage
• 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)
• Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

 Skills and attributes:

• Organization and personal effectiveness
• Taking initiatives and self-driven
• Excellent skills in Office applications
• Professionalism, high-level of integrity, and discretion
• Competent in the use of technology
• Global perspective (time zones, languages)
• Excellent research skills
• Good numerical abilities, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective listening, oral communication, and interpersonal skill
• Excellent writing skill
• Attention to details
• Knowledge of Power BI or Alteryx is an added advantage

Travel Requirements:

• Up to 20%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

• No

Government Clearance Required?

• No.

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Ref No: 229195WD
Line of Service: Assurance
Industry/Sector: Not Applicable
Specialism: Assurance
Management Level: Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary

• A career within our Financial Risk and Regulatory team (FSRR) team will provide you with the opportunity to help business leaders embed forward looking and dynamic risk management capabilities into their corporate business practices. From strategy through to implementation, we help put in place people, processes and technology our clients can leverage to identify new opportunities and pursue success as smoothly, systematically and sustainably as possible, in the face of changing markets, technologies and competition.
• We work with a broad range of financial institutions and corporate organisations to develop robust financial risk management frameworks that satisfy compliance demands, contribute to better decision making and enhance performance.
• The scope of our work covers the full spectrum of financial risks such as credit risk, market risk, operational risk and liquidity risk; economic capital & capital management, stress testing, risk modeling and validation; regulatory compliance issues; and emerging risk areas
• We have current emphasis on leveraging analytics and technology solutions in risk management.

Job Profile

• As a Senior Associate, the candidate, as a part of the PwC’s Financial Risk and Regulation team, will be a part of project delivery teams to deliver risk management solutions to a diverse range of clients, with focus on the financial services sector.

Responsibilities
Specifically, the successful candidate’s job functions shall include:

• Assessing the risk strategy and management processes established by financial institutions over their operational and regulatory processes, including entity level and delivering required solutions.
• Designing and executing advanced risk data analytical methods or analytical models over the risk management.
• Assessing financial institutions response to leading and regulatory requirements, including relevant regulatory risk management requirements; ICAAP, ILAAP, RRP, Risk Framework design and implementation, etc.
• Developing an understanding of key end-to-end risk management flows associated with various financial products and any associated operational and financial reporting risks; and
• Working within a large team of consultants to deliver a detailed program of work, meeting exacting quality standards, within tight timeframes.
• Identify opportunities and provide support to senior team members on business development activities.
• Contribute to PwC’s thought leadership on emerging risk issues.

Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree from a reputable university.
• Professional qualification(s) such as ACCA, FRM, CFA or equivalent are an added advantage;
• Minimum of 4 - 5 years relevant experience.
• Practical experience and working knowledge in three or more of the following: risk governance and analytics, market risk management, credit risk management, treasury and liquidity risk management & ILAAP , operational risk management; capital management and ICAAP, ideally in a professional service environment or financial institution.
• Strong experience in the model development tasks, including data cleaning, credit risk modelling (e.g. PD / LGD / EAD estimation), risk parameters application, A-IRB, economic capital, RAPM, IFRS-9 models and stress testing Models, big data AI modelling and application is a plus.
• Experience with the development and use of enterprise risk systems and tools.
• Working understanding of risk management and analysis methodologies, approaches and techniques;
• Familiarity with evolving and complex regulatory environment including Basel III / Solvency II / EBA RM Guidelines in the context of financial institutions.
• Planning, implementation, and process optimization of enterprise risk management for financial institutions.
• Valuation, modelling and quantitative management of financial instruments.
• Experience with R Studio, Alteryx, Murex, Bloomberg, SAS, Fincard, and Reuters would be an advantage.
• Strong organisational skills and able to work autonomously with minimal supervision, good analytical, problem solving and presentation skills.
• Bright, team player, who works effectively under pressure with a positive and can-do attitude.

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Job ID: 228902WD
Service: Assurance
Specialism: Assurance
Management Level: Associate

Job Description & Summary

• A career within Capital Markets Accounting Advisory Services, will provide you with the opportunity to be responsible for complex financial reporting issues around deals and other transformational events.
• You’ll tackle client’s needs with a solution oriented approach that creatively addresses complex financial reporting problems for high profile transactions and you’ll have significant interaction with senior company management teams, bankers, lawyers and other advisers.
• 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 an 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:
  • Invite and give in the moment feedback in a constructive manner.
  • Share and collaborate effectively with others.
  • Identify and make suggestions for improvements when problems and/or opportunities arise.
  • Handle, manipulate and analyse data and information responsibly.
  • Follow risk management and compliance procedures.
  • Keep up-to-date with developments in area of specialism.
  • Communicate confidently in a clear, concise and articulate manner - verbally and in the materials I produce.
  • Build and maintain an internal and external network.
  • Seek opportunities to learn about how PwC works as a global network of firms.
  • Uphold the firm's code of ethics and business conduct.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Preparation of financial statements in compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
• Prepare high quality reports as client engagement deliverables.
• Provide accounting advice and support to internal teams on external audit and tax engagements.
• Support engagement teams on conversion of financial statements from previous GAAP to IFRS.
• Maintain strong relationships with new and established clients.
• Assist with the preparation of proposals and scoping documents for IFRS advisory services.
• Support knowledge transfer by preparing IFRS training materials (on new IFRS, amendments to existing standard).
• Assist with the preparation and organization of training materials/facilities for external client trainings.
• Assist with carrying out research on topical accounting issues.
• Identify and resolve GAAP differences between previous GAAP and IFRS for companies.

Requirements

• A good University Degree
• Good working knowledge and understanding of IFRS (minimum of 1 -3 years working experience with IFRS would be an advantage)
• ACCA/ACA qualification (or equivalent)
• Focused and initiative driven (required to maximise growth potential)
• A passion for delivering exceptional client service
• Good analytical and organisational abilities
• A proven track record of establishing and maintaining strong relationships with clients
• Effective communication skills when working at all levels
• A demonstrated ability to take responsibility, work autonomously and use initiative, especially when working to tight deadlines
• Strong team-working
• Desire for continuous improvement
• Good listening skill
• A proactive approach to problem solving and delivering client solutions

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Job ID: 229159WD
Service: Assurance
Specialism: Assurance
Industry: Not Applicable
Management Level: Senior Manager

Job Description & Summary

• A career within our Financial Risk and Regulatory team (FSRR) team will provide you with the opportunity to help business leaders embed forward looking and dynamic risk management capabilities into their corporate business practices. From strategy through to implementation, we help put in place people, processes and technology our clients can leverage to identify new opportunities and pursue success as smoothly, systematically and sustainably as possible, in the face of changing markets, technologies and competition.
• We work with a broad range of financial institutions and corporate organisations to develop robust financial risk management frameworks that satisfy compliance demands, contribute to better decision making and enhance performance.
• The scope of our work covers the full spectrum of financial risks such as credit risk, market risk, operational risk and liquidity risk; economic capital & capital management, stress testing, risk modeling and validation; regulatory compliance issues; and emerging risk areas. We have current emphasis on leveraging analytics and technology solutions in risk management.
• As a Senior Manager, the candidate, as a critical part of the PwC’s Financial Risk and Regulation leadership team, will help to solve complex clients’ risk management issues from strategy to implementation across multiple engagements.
• He/She will work with PwC teams to lead the development and delivery of tailored risk management solutions to a diverse range of clients with focus on the financial services sector.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for leading financial risk solutions that identify, design, and implement creative business solutions for our clients.
• Contribute to subject matter expertise and technical knowledge in financial risk and regulations on both local and global levels.
• Demonstrate proven intimate knowledge of, and/or success in understanding and applying banking laws and regulations, including Basel II/III implementation, Solvency, ICAAP, ILAAP and Recovery Resolution Planning requirements as well as emerging risk areas – conduct risk, cyber risk, etc.
• Advise clients on their financial risk frameworks – governance, policies, models, and systems and apply collaborative critical thinking to solve complex client problems.
• Lead client presentations and pitches with Senior Management and Board of Directors.
• Initiate and lead open conversations with clients and other relevant stakeholders to build trust and ensure effective communication of value proposition.
• Ensure effective navigation of the complexities of cross-border and/or diverse teams and engagements across the PwC network.
• Participate in firm go-to-market activities, identify new business opportunities, and development of proposals.
• Oversee the management of the multiple complex engagements including resource requirements, project workflow and schedule, budgets, billing, and collections.
• Develop thought leadership to address ongoing industry issues.
• Play a key role in people development activities (coaching/ mentoring) for team members and play a key role in attracting and retaining talent to build the team as the business grows.

Experience & Academic Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree from a reputable college/university.
• Professional qualification(s) such as FRM, CFA, ACCA or equivalent are an added advantage;
• Minimum of 9 years’ experience in a professional services firm or similar role in a financial institution; with a minimum of  3 years’ experience in a managerial capacity.
• Advanced problem solving and analytical skills with proven ability to use data effectively to identify and resolve issues
• Experience across all or majority of the following:
  • Basel II/III/IV and Solvency 2
  • Quantitative modeling: credit risk rating models, value at risk, economic capital models, economic value of equity and earnings at risk model, scenario analysis and stress testing, RAROC models, etc.
  • Demonstrated understanding of the credit life cycle and experience in credit rating, analysis, and approval delegation, etc.
  • Design of risk policies and procedures - credit risk, market risk, operational risk, liquidity risk, and interest rate risk management etc.
  • Treasury management, e.g. ALM, cashflow and liquidity management, funds transfer pricing etc.
  • Experience in analytical and risk management tools/systems (e.g. SAS, R, VBA, etc.)
• Excellent knowledge of CBN and Basel prudential risk and regulations requirements and the overall Nigerian regulatory landscape.
• Ability to establish and maintain strong working relationship with existing and potential clients, stakeholders, members of the C-Suite and Directors.
• Experience in working in a project-based and team-oriented environment, with a proven track record of managing teams and delivering in fast-paced and demanding environments; ideally one of the big 4 or other related consulting firms.

Skills and Attributes for Success:

• Proven experience in business development, relationship building and technical delivery.
• Experience in building and maintaining strong relationships with C-suite and board level stakeholders.
• Advanced analytical, attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced written and oral communications skills (presentation & facilitation).
• A proactive approach to problem solving, delivering results and meeting client expectations.
• Strong management skills and proven people management skills.
• Strong drive to excel professionally, and to guide and motivate others.
• Project management skills - ability to manage across multiple and complex projects.

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Job ID: 229179WD
Service: Assurance
Specialism: Assurance
Industry: Not Applicable
Line of Service: Assurance
Management Level: Manager

Job Description & Summary

• The candidate will function as a Manager specializing in Corporate Governance and Compliance Services, as part of PwC Nigeria’s Governance Risk and Compliance (GRC) team.
• He/She will lead the delivery of Corporate Governance solutions to a diverse range of clients in various industry sectors, and work with PwC teams both within and outside GRC to develop tailored Corporate Governance solutions for clients.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead corporate governance projects such as Board and Individual Directors’ Assessments; corporate governance audits/reviews; corporate governance due diligence; development of corporate governance training materials, and induction packs, etc
• Lead effectiveness reviews of corporate governance and compliance systems, and benchmarking against applicable regulatory standards and international leading practices
• Providing recommendations to ultimately improve entity-wide governance policies/processes and practices, and aid the development of a sound ethical and compliance culture within the organisation
• Develop and implement robust corporate governance structures, frameworks and policies to support organisations seeking to improve their effectiveness and establish a culture of sound ethical practices
• Develop and facilitate corporate governance training materials and Board induction programs
• Develop business ethics and regulatory compliance management frameworks and policies for clients across different industries and sectors
• Review, analyse and advise on new and evolving regulations, and their potential impact/ implications for entity governance in various respective sectors
• Establish and maintain strong working relationship with existing and potential clients, stakeholders and members of the C-Suite
• Engage in business development activities and initiatives
• Develop thought leadership in corporate governance and compliance management for companies across various industries
• Manage teams to function effectively and efficiently, while producing high quality deliverables
• Project management and economics
• Provide coaching to junior staff or less experienced team members to develop technical competence and administrative skills

Job Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in any discipline
• Membership of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries & Administrators (Nigeria or United Kingdom) would be an added advantage

Job Criteria:

• Strong knowledge of corporate governance and the Nigerian regulatory environment
• 5 - 7 years’ experience in corporate governance/corporate legal/company secretarial services role, with at least 2 years’ in team leadership role
• Experience with developing governance and compliance solutions
• Experience interfacing with C-Suite Executives
• Excellent analytical skills, attention to detail and problem solving skills,
• Strong team player
• Strong organizational skills and ability to perform well under pressure
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral)

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Ref No: 229191WD
Line of Service: Assurance
Industry/Sector: Not Applicable
Specialism: Assurance
Management Level: Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary

• A career within our Compliance Management Services will provide you with the opportunity to help organisations rethink their approach to compliance management. We are part of a unique client proposition, assisting our clients develop proper controls by leveraging analytics and technology solutions to underpin efficient execution to optimise their compliance policies and processes, and improve business performance.

Responsibilities
Specifically, the successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Leading projects and supporting organisations and regulatory bodies to identify, stop and prevent money laundering and counter terrorist financing.
• Supporting our capabilities to assess, test and optimise anti-money laundering or sanctions screening systems.
• Leading compliance risk assessment projects including AML/CTF, Sanctions compliance, CDD/KYC process implementation or testing activities
• Reviewing, analysing and advising on new and evolving regulations, guidelines, laws, standards and their potential impact/ implications for organisations across various sectors.
• Leading the compliance culture, control measures and whistleblowing channels effectiveness assessment.
• Developing data driven compliance training programs for various clients.
• Researching, reviewing and analysing latest developments in applicable laws and regulations (e.g. Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Corruption, Sanctions Laws etc.).
• Leading effectiveness reviews of compliance culture, program and systems, as well as benchmarking against applicable standards and international leading practices.
• Supporting with developing and implementing robust compliance structures, frameworks and policies in organisations.
• Conducting research and supporting with development of capability, proposals and training materials.
• Identifying, investigating and explaining trends and patterns in data using data tools, platforms and analytical tool kits.
• Developing predictive models using machine learning, natural language, and statistical analysis methods such as classification, time-series analysis, regression, statistical inference, and validation tools.
• Using data visualization skills and tools to analyze, package and communicate reports to key stakeholders, both internally and to external clients.

The Team

• PwC's Compliance professionals help clients understand, assess, mitigate and resolve all compliance related issues which prevent the achievement of their strategic goals.
• Our strength is our ability to leverage innovative technology and analytics solutions to operate across all the stages of design, execution and assurance of all compliance arrangements. We work with a broad range of financial institutions and corporate organisations to develop robust compliance risk frameworks that satisfy compliance demands, contribute to better decision making and enhance performance.
• The scope of our work covers the full spectrum of compliance risks

Experience and Qualification

• Minimum of first Degree in any discipline is required.
• Minimum of 3 – 5 years experience in Compliance.
• Ability to communicate clearly with colleagues and senior clients.
• A proactive approach to problem solving and delivering results.
• Strong IT skills, technical depth and analytical capabilities.
• Ability to multi-task simultaneous client engagements.
• Experience in data modelling.
• Experience using data processing tools: R, Python, Spark, or other relevant tool.
• Visualisation: PowerBI, Qlik,Tableau, or other relevant tool.