Forensics - Senior Analyst

Management Level

Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary

At PwC, our people in forensic services focus on identifying and preventing fraudulent activities, conducting investigations, and maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements. Individuals in this field play a crucial role in safeguarding organisations against financial crimes and maintaining ethical business practices.

In forensic claims and investigations at PwC, you will resolve conflicts and manage claims and disputes for clients using a combination of forensic accounting, investigative, valuation and economic skills. You will provide services and support in navigating complex quantum disputes and mitigating potential risks.

Kia Ora,

It’s a great time to be joining PwC New Zealand - a community of solvers that lead with the heart and live by our values. Join us and make a meaningful impact while working with cutting-edge tech.

Ngā Kōrero mo tēnei tūranga / About the role

Join our team as a Senior Analyst, where you’ll be at the forefront of forensic consulting, helping clients to detect, investigate, and prevent economic crime issues while complying with best practice standards, and regulatory requirements. You’ll work closely with organisations across multiple sectors to design fraud control and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) compliance programmes, conduct compliance related reviews and audits while analysing complex financial data to uncover irregularities, and enhancing organisational integrity.

You’ll be joining a close-knit, focused team, gaining broad exposure to a wide range of disciplines and contributing to high-profile, impactful projects that capture industry attention. As you work to protect businesses and uphold their integrity, you’ll strengthen your technical skills, expand your professional network, and have genuine opportunities for career progression.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee procedures to ensure precise and thorough analysis to support findings for investigations, forensic consulting, disputes, and financial crime projects.

• Draft insightful client reports and deliverables.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

• Apply consistent approaches to ensure high-quality project outcomes.

• Assist with engagement management to deliver assigned projects successfully.

• Contribute to the development and enhancement of our forensics methodologies.

Ngā pūkenga kei a koe / Skills and experience

• Tertiary qualification in Accounting, Commerce, Law or related field. A Chartered Accountancy Qualification would be an advantage.

• Affiliation with, or certification by, Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists would be an advantage.

• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in areas such as forensic consulting or financial crime compliance within a professional services or financial services environment.

• Independent critical thinker comfortable with variability; capable of developing non-standard solutions.

• Can work in a fast paced and, at times, ambiguous environment.

• Can deliver work autonomously as well as in a dynamic team environment.

• Strong interpersonal skills.

• Strong writing skills and experience with data analysis tools.

• Keen eye for detail and ability to clearly and methodically document work products.

Ngā āhuatanga hirahira o te mahi ki PwC / Highlights of working at PwC NZ

• Unrivalled level of access to industry expertise, both locally and through our wider global network of member firms, where you’ll be enabled by cutting-edge technology.

• PwC shows care to employees by providing life and income protection as part of our total remuneration package.

• PwC's paid parental leave applies to all parents regardless of gender, so all our employees can be involved with raising their children.

• Enhanced leave capabilities - an opportunity to purchase additional leave and two staff recognition days available each year.

• Digital upskilling through our Digital Academy.

Mo te aha tāu e tatari ana? / What are you waiting for?

Discover a life that works for you with our diverse, inclusive and flexible culture. To learn how you can grow and shine in your career at PwC, please visit: https://www.pwc.co.nz/careers.html

Mana motuhake / Independence

Maintaining independence is fundamental to demonstrating that PwC has not been influenced by any relationships or situations that undermine our objectivity. This role requires an independence review process.

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

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