Leads complex internal investigations involving ethics, business conduct, risk, compliance, independence, and policy violations. Develops investigative plans, conducts fact finding, analyzes policies and regulations, advises leaders on findings and corrective actions, identifies control weaknesses and trends, recommends policy and process improvements, and coaches investigation teams while maintaining confidentiality and sound judgment.
The Opportunity
As a Senior Manager, you will lead internal investigations within our Internal Firm Services practice, focusing on ethics and business conduct matters that shape how the firm responds to sensitive issues, evaluates facts, and supports sound decision making. As a Senior Manager you will guide complex case work, apply judgment in uncertain situations, coach teams through careful fact finding, and communicate clearly with stakeholders while maintaining a calm, composed approach.
In this role at PwC, you will use your knowledge of risk and compliance, independence, and conduct matters to help develop policies and procedures that support legal and regulatory requirements. You will also help build effective teams, bring structure to complex investigations, and deliver practical guidance that aligns with the firm's code of conduct and independence requirements.
Responsibilities
- Leading internal investigations related to ethics and business conduct matters across the firm
- Developing investigative plans, interview strategies, and case documentation for complex issue management
- Analyzing facts, policies, and regulatory requirements to identify potential conduct concerns and control gaps
- Advising business leaders on case findings, risk themes, and actions to address policy violations
- Coordinating sensitive fact gathering across multiple functions while maintaining confidentiality and sound judgment
- Translating investigation outcomes into clear recommendations for policy updates, training, and process improvements
- Monitoring trends in ethics reporting, substantiation patterns, and recurring control weaknesses to inform preventive actions
- Coaching team members through complex investigations and promoting consistent application of standards and procedures
What You Must Have
- At least a High School Diploma or the equivalent degree
- At least 6 years of experience
What Sets You Apart
- Experience leading internal investigations in ethics and compliance
- Demonstrating sound judgment when escalating issues and taking action
- Applying systems thinking to complex ethics and conduct matters
- Crafting clear, engaging messages for varied stakeholders
- Coaching teams through ambiguity, uncertainty, and challenging situations
- Modeling professional conduct, independence, and Firm standards
The salary range for this position is: $91,000 - $321,500. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. All hired individuals are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more. To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: https://pwc.to/benefits-at-a-glance
As PwC is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity); age; disability; genetic information (including family medical history); veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or, any other status protected by law.
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.
Learn more about how we work: https://pwc.to/how-we-work
For only those qualified applicants that are impacted by the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable, arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with these laws. At PwC, we recognize that conviction records may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship to responsibilities such as accessing sensitive company or customer information, handling proprietary assets, or collaborating closely with team members. We evaluate these factors thoughtfully to establish a secure and trusted workplace for all.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled or the posting is removed, unless otherwise set forth on the following webpage. Please visit this link for information about anticipated application deadlines: https://pwc.to/us-application-deadlines
As a Senior Manager, you will lead internal investigations within our Internal Firm Services practice, focusing on ethics and business conduct matters that shape how the firm responds to sensitive issues, evaluates facts, and supports sound decision making. As a Senior Manager you will guide complex case work, apply judgment in uncertain situations, coach teams through careful fact finding, and communicate clearly with stakeholders while maintaining a calm, composed approach.
In this role at PwC, you will use your knowledge of risk and compliance, independence, and conduct matters to help develop policies and procedures that support legal and regulatory requirements. You will also help build effective teams, bring structure to complex investigations, and deliver practical guidance that aligns with the firm's code of conduct and independence requirements.
Responsibilities
- Leading internal investigations related to ethics and business conduct matters across the firm
- Developing investigative plans, interview strategies, and case documentation for complex issue management
- Analyzing facts, policies, and regulatory requirements to identify potential conduct concerns and control gaps
- Advising business leaders on case findings, risk themes, and actions to address policy violations
- Coordinating sensitive fact gathering across multiple functions while maintaining confidentiality and sound judgment
- Translating investigation outcomes into clear recommendations for policy updates, training, and process improvements
- Monitoring trends in ethics reporting, substantiation patterns, and recurring control weaknesses to inform preventive actions
- Coaching team members through complex investigations and promoting consistent application of standards and procedures
What You Must Have
- At least a High School Diploma or the equivalent degree
- At least 6 years of experience
What Sets You Apart
- Experience leading internal investigations in ethics and compliance
- Demonstrating sound judgment when escalating issues and taking action
- Applying systems thinking to complex ethics and conduct matters
- Crafting clear, engaging messages for varied stakeholders
- Coaching teams through ambiguity, uncertainty, and challenging situations
- Modeling professional conduct, independence, and Firm standards
The salary range for this position is: $91,000 - $321,500. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. All hired individuals are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more. To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: https://pwc.to/benefits-at-a-glance
As PwC is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity); age; disability; genetic information (including family medical history); veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or, any other status protected by law.
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.
Learn more about how we work: https://pwc.to/how-we-work
For only those qualified applicants that are impacted by the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable, arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with these laws. At PwC, we recognize that conviction records may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship to responsibilities such as accessing sensitive company or customer information, handling proprietary assets, or collaborating closely with team members. We evaluate these factors thoughtfully to establish a secure and trusted workplace for all.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled or the posting is removed, unless otherwise set forth on the following webpage. Please visit this link for information about anticipated application deadlines: https://pwc.to/us-application-deadlines
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