Forensic Investigator: Senior Associate

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 fraud, investigations and regulatory enforcement at PwC, you will focus on identifying and preventing fraudulent activities, conducting investigations, and confirming compliance with regulatory requirements. You will play a crucial role in safeguarding organisations against financial crimes and maintaining ethical business practices. Focused on relationships, you are building meaningful client connections, and learning how to manage and inspire others. Navigating increasingly complex situations, you are growing your personal brand, deepening technical expertise and awareness of your strengths. You are expected to anticipate the needs of your teams and clients, and to deliver quality. Embracing increased ambiguity, you are comfortable when the path forward isn’t clear, you ask questions, and you use these moments as opportunities to grow. Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to: Respond effectively to the diverse perspectives, needs, and feelings of others. Use a broad range of tools, methodologies and techniques to generate new ideas and solve problems. Use critical thinking to break down complex concepts. Understand the broader objectives of your project or role and how your work fits into the overall strategy. Develop a deeper understanding of the business context and how it is changing. Use reflection to develop self awareness, enhance strengths and address development areas. Interpret data to inform insights and recommendations. Uphold and reinforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements. Job profile Role description   The Senior Associate supports the delivery of forensic engagements, helping clients identify , investigate, and address fraud, corruption, and integrity risks. The role combines analytical rigour with data-driven and technology-enabled approaches, supporting both reactive investigations and proactive, forward-looking forensic initiatives .

Key Responsibilities   Support delivery of fraud investigations, fraud risk assessments, and prevention initiatives   Conduct investigations into fraud, corruption, and irregularities, including evidence gathering and analysis   Perform proactive forensic analytics, identifying anomalies, trends, and emerging risks using advanced analytics and AI-enabled tools   Collect, analyse , and interpret financial and non-financial data, leveraging forensic technology platforms, data visualisation tools ( e.g. Power BI), and automation techniques   Contribute to the application of data-driven and technology-enabled investigation approaches, enhancing efficiency and insight generation   Support innovation in forensic methodologies, incorporating emerging technologies and digital solutions into engagements   Assist in developing clear, defensible forensic reports and presentations   Contribute to control enhancements and practical remediation actions   Conduct integrity due diligence and open-source intelligence reviews   Engage with clients and stakeholders, presenting findings and insights clearly and confidently   Contribute to business development and go-to-market initiatives, including proposal development, client presentations, and identification of new engagement opportunities   Support and lead small workstream's or junior team members, providing guidance, review, and coaching     Operational & Administrative Responsibilities   Perform document collection,