Compliance Manager at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)

Reference Number: 125-NIG00167
Department: Assurance
Job type: Permanent

Job Profile

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

Roles & Responsibilities

• Leading teams and delivery of compliance related projects of varying complexity through projects plans, economics, monitoring and evaluating risks, budgets and delivery of projects in line with required standards.
• Provide compliance advisory and assurance services to clients across all industries in line with evolving compliance framework and standards.
• Lead effectiveness reviews of compliance programs and benchmarking against applicable standards and international leading practices.
• Provide recommendations to ultimately improve entity-wide compliance policies/processes and practices, and aid the development of a sound ethical and compliance culture within the organisation.
• Develop and implement robust business ethics and compliance structures, frameworks and policies to support organisations seeking to improve their effectiveness and establish a culture of sound ethical practices.
• Lead risk assessments on compliance and ethics risk areas.
• Develop, implement and review a controls framework around the organisations compliance processes.
• Develop training materials and facilitate compliance-training programs.
• Review, analyse and advise on new and evolving regulations, and their potential impact/ implications for organisations in various respective sectors.
• Play a key role in people development activities (coaching/ mentoring) for less experienced team members and play a key role in attracting and retaining talent to build the team as the business grows.
• 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 compliance management for companies across various industries.
• Promote the Compliance team within PwC in order to encourage collaboration and increase internal leads.

Experience & Requirements

• Minimum of First degree in any discipline is required (Master’s degree would be an added advantage).
• Experience in a consulting firm and/or industry.
• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in a compliance role, with at least 2 years in at management level.
• Excellent knowledge of Compliance practices and the Nigerian regulatory environment.
• Knowledge of ISO 19600 and ISO 31000 (and other compliance related standards).
• Experience with developing compliance solutions including executing assurance programs.
• Experience in building and maintaining strong relationships with C-Level client stakeholders.
• Experience in business development and relationship building.
• Strong IT skills and technical depth.
• Excellent analytical skills, attention to detail and problem solving skills.
• A proactive approach to problem solving, delivering results and meeting client expectations.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills (presentation & facilitation).
• Project management skills - ability to manage across multiple and complex projects.
• Demonstrable creativity and innovation.