Financial Services Risk and Regulatory Advisory, Senior Associate

Line of Service

Assurance

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Conduct and Compliance

Management Level

Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary

Join a dynamic team of talented risk professionals who are at the forefront of transforming how organizations navigate today’s most critical challenges across key and emerging risk landscapes. In our Financial Services Risk and Regulatory Advisory practice, you’ll have the unparalleled opportunity to shape innovative solutions that tackle complex problems and drive meaningful business outcomes for leading financial institutions.

Our team is a trusted partner to leading financial services clients seeking to transform and enhance their risk management functions. We help clients navigate the full spectrum of financial and non-financial risks in today’s rapidly changing regulatory landscape. From operational resilience to third-party risk management to credit risk and emerging areas such as technology and GenAI risks, we help clients build robust frameworks that not only meet stringent regulatory requirements but also enhance their strategic agility. By integrating innovative risk management practices and advanced technologies, we enable our clients to proactively identify vulnerabilities, adapt to evolving regulations, and sustain long-term business success amid disruption and uncertainty.

Meaningful work you’ll be part of 

As a Financial Services Risk and Regulatory Advisory, Senior Associate you will play a pivotal role in delivering innovative solutions that empower our financial services clients to effectively manage their financial and non-financial risks – while driving superior customer outcomes and achieving their strategic goals. This area represents a critical growth area for our firm, offering you a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of expanding our advisory services during this period of significant change. 

We are looking for a candidate to: 

• Leverage risk and regulatory knowledge and a broad advisory skillset to develop and enhance client deliverables across financial and non-financial risk dimensions, including, enterprise risk, credit risk, operational resilience, third-party risk, compliance risk, and others – ensuring alignment with evolving regulatory expectations 
• Contribute to the design and delivery of innovative risk management solutions that extend beyond traditional risk and compliance functions to support broader business objectives and create measurable value for clients 
• Facilitate client workshops and collaborative sessions, applying strong industry insight, business acumen, and critical thinking to structure and communicate complex regulatory and risk concepts clearly and effectively 
• Support business development efforts by contributing to proposal writing, marketing initiatives, and thought leadership that elevate PwC’s profile and demonstrate our expertise in risk and regulatory advisory 
• Enhance PwC’s leadership position in Risk and Regulatory Advisory through active participation in industry forums, client presentations, and the publication of insightful research and viewpoints 
• Engage in continuous learning through targeted training programs covering risk and regulatory standards, use of technology and GenAI, engagement best practices, and sector-specific knowledge to drive professional growth and deliver exceptional client service 

Experiences and skills you’ll use to solve 

• Professional experience in one or more of the following sub-sectors in Financial Services: Banks, Insurance Company, Asset Management, Private Equity, Credit Unions, and Financial Crown Corporation
• Proven experience from consulting, industry, or regulatory roles, with strong knowledge of regulatory requirements across non-financial or financial risks (e.g., credit risk, operational risk, operational resilience, third party risk management, regulatory compliance, enterprise risk management, etc.) 
• Ability to critically analyze client operations to identify risk mitigation opportunities, drive improvements, and innovate solutions tailored to complex regulatory and business environments 
• Excellent report writing and stakeholder engagement skills with demonstrated experience managing senior-level client relationships and collaborating effectively within diverse project teams 
• Willingness and ability to quickly learn and apply emerging technologies—such as resilience tools and Generative AI—in risk and regulatory advisory contexts, adapting across diverse projects and client need 
• Demonstrated capacity to support conclusions with logical reasoning, provide clear recommendations to senior stakeholders, and lead the design, implementation, and management of effective compliance programs 
• A proactive mindset toward ongoing professional development to stay ahead of regulatory changes and industry best practices 

This position ensures continuity and upholds our standards of excellence following the departure of a valued team member. 

The salary range for this position is $73,400 - $122,400. The posted salary range represents the expected hiring range for PwC locations in major city centres. Given our national recruiting approach, ranges may vary for positions in other locations. At PwC Canada, base salary is determined by your skills, experience, qualifications and work location. In addition to base salary, eligible employees may have opportunities to participate in variable incentive pay programs which are designed to reward individual and firm-wide achievements.  We are committed to offering competitive compensation and adhere to all relevant pay transparency legislation. During the hiring process, our Talent Acquisition team will provide details about our comprehensive total rewards package.  

Why you’ll love PwC 

We’re inspiring and empowering our people to change the world. Powered by the latest technology, you’ll be a part of diverse teams helping public and private clients build trust and deliver sustained outcomes. This meaningful work, and our continuous development environment, will take your career to the next level. We reward your impact, and support your wellbeing, through a competitive compensation package, inclusive benefits and flexibility programs that will help you thrive in work and life. Learn more about our Application Process and Total Rewards Package at: https://jobs-ca.pwc.com/ca/en/life-at-pwc 

PwC Canada acknowledges that we work and live across Turtle Island, on the land that is now known as Canada, which are the lands of the ancestral, treaty and unceded territories of the First Nations, Métis and Inuit Peoples. We recognize the systemic racism, colonialism and oppression that Indigenous Peoples have experienced and still go through, and we commit to allyship and solidarity. 

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)

Degrees/Field of Study required:

Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Coaching and Training, Communication, Compliance Advisement, Compliance Oversight, Compliance Program Implementation, Compliance Risk Assessment, Confidential Information Handling, Contract Review, Contractual Risk Mitigation, Contractual Risk Monitoring, Contract Writing, Creativity, Crisis Management, Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Data Security, Discretion and Business Ethics, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Financial Risk Management {+ 32 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

No

Job Posting End Date

We’re committed to providing accommodation throughout the application, interview, and employment process. If you require accommodation to be at your best, please let us know during the application process.

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in recruiting is just getting started, so we know you have questions about how and why we use it. At certain points during our recruiting process, we rely on AI to improve your experience. This could be during resume review or curating personalized job recommendations, asking you clarifying questions via a chatbot or during our interview scheduling to improve your experience. Our use of AI helps ensure we combat bias by evaluating candidates equally and fairly, without seeing identity information, such as your name, or gender for example). AI also helps us better predict successful hires by reviewing all applicants for a role and the relationship between your skills, experience and likely success at PwC Canada. While AI supports parts of our recruitment process, final hiring decisions always involve human review. For more information about our use and protection of your data, please refer to our Privacy Policy (https://www.pwc.com/ca/en/privacy-policy.html).

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