Lead development and implementation of enterprise risk management strategies, identify and mitigate operational risks, coach and direct teams through complex issues, apply systems thinking and business process improvement, communicate outcomes to stakeholders, and ensure regulatory and professional standards are met.
The Opportunity
As a Senior Manager in the R&I Managed Services Deals Desk, you will play a pivotal role within our Internal Firm Services practice, focusing on enterprise risk management. You will be responsible for identifying and mitigating potential risks that could impact an organization's operations and objectives, developing business strategies to navigate risks in a rapidly changing business environment. As a Senior Manager, you will leverage your skills and network to deliver quality results, motivating and coaching teams to solve complex problems. You will apply sound judgment, recognizing when to take action and when to escalate, while fostering high-performing, diverse, and inclusive teams.
In this role at PwC, you will craft and convey clear, impactful messages that tell a holistic story, applying systems thinking to identify underlying problems and opportunities. You will validate outcomes with clients, share alternative perspectives, and act on feedback, directing the team through complexity with composure. Your commitment to excellence and ability to initiate open and honest coaching conversations will contribute to the success of our firm. This opportunity allows you to deepen your skills, evolve your professional capabilities, and make difficult decisions to resolve issues hindering team effectiveness.
Responsibilities
- Leading the development and implementation of enterprise risk management strategies to navigate complex regulatory landscapes
- Identifying and mitigating potential risks that could impact organizational operations and objectives
- Crafting and conveying clear, impactful messages that tell a holistic story to stakeholders
- Applying systems thinking to identify underlying problems and opportunities within risk management frameworks
- Validating outcomes with clients and acting on feedback to enhance risk mitigation strategies
- Directing teams through complex and ambiguous situations, maintaining composure and focus
- Developing and sustaining high-performing, diverse, and inclusive teams to drive operational excellence
- Initiating open and honest coaching conversations to foster team growth and effectiveness
- Making informed decisions to resolve issues hindering team performance and project success
- Modeling and reinforcing professional and technical standards, including adherence to regulatory guidelines and the firm's code of conduct
What You Must Have
- At least a High School Diploma or the equivalent degree
- At least 6 years of experience
What Sets You Apart
- Preference for at least one of the following fields of study: Accounting, Business Administration/Management, Computer Science/Information Systems, Cybersecurity, Finance, Risk Management/Insurance
- Demonstrating advanced skills in Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)
- Utilizing Business Process Improvement to enhance operational efficiency
- Excelling in Contractual Risk Mitigation and Negotiation Coaching
- Applying systems thinking to identify underlying problems and opportunities
- Leading teams through complex and ambiguous situations
- Crafting and conveying clear, impactful messages that tell a holistic story
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 in the R&I Managed Services Deals Desk, you will play a pivotal role within our Internal Firm Services practice, focusing on enterprise risk management. You will be responsible for identifying and mitigating potential risks that could impact an organization's operations and objectives, developing business strategies to navigate risks in a rapidly changing business environment. As a Senior Manager, you will leverage your skills and network to deliver quality results, motivating and coaching teams to solve complex problems. You will apply sound judgment, recognizing when to take action and when to escalate, while fostering high-performing, diverse, and inclusive teams.
In this role at PwC, you will craft and convey clear, impactful messages that tell a holistic story, applying systems thinking to identify underlying problems and opportunities. You will validate outcomes with clients, share alternative perspectives, and act on feedback, directing the team through complexity with composure. Your commitment to excellence and ability to initiate open and honest coaching conversations will contribute to the success of our firm. This opportunity allows you to deepen your skills, evolve your professional capabilities, and make difficult decisions to resolve issues hindering team effectiveness.
Responsibilities
- Leading the development and implementation of enterprise risk management strategies to navigate complex regulatory landscapes
- Identifying and mitigating potential risks that could impact organizational operations and objectives
- Crafting and conveying clear, impactful messages that tell a holistic story to stakeholders
- Applying systems thinking to identify underlying problems and opportunities within risk management frameworks
- Validating outcomes with clients and acting on feedback to enhance risk mitigation strategies
- Directing teams through complex and ambiguous situations, maintaining composure and focus
- Developing and sustaining high-performing, diverse, and inclusive teams to drive operational excellence
- Initiating open and honest coaching conversations to foster team growth and effectiveness
- Making informed decisions to resolve issues hindering team performance and project success
- Modeling and reinforcing professional and technical standards, including adherence to regulatory guidelines and the firm's code of conduct
What You Must Have
- At least a High School Diploma or the equivalent degree
- At least 6 years of experience
What Sets You Apart
- Preference for at least one of the following fields of study: Accounting, Business Administration/Management, Computer Science/Information Systems, Cybersecurity, Finance, Risk Management/Insurance
- Demonstrating advanced skills in Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)
- Utilizing Business Process Improvement to enhance operational efficiency
- Excelling in Contractual Risk Mitigation and Negotiation Coaching
- Applying systems thinking to identify underlying problems and opportunities
- Leading teams through complex and ambiguous situations
- Crafting and conveying clear, impactful messages that tell a holistic story
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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