A career in our Forensic Consulting Generalist practice, within Fraud, Investigations and Regulatory Enforcement (FIRE) services, will provide you with the opportunity to help our clients understand where they might have vulnerabilities and develop solutions to manage the risks involved. We prevent, respond to and remediate a wide range of business threats, risks and complex issues. Our forensic specialists provide solutions and support for clients dealing with regulatory and crisis situations. As part of the team, you’ll help provide support to our clients who wish to investigate potential financial crime, support clients responding to regulatory enquiries, deal with cybersecurity breaches and provide expert advice and opinions in legal proceedings. You’ll also help clients review and remediate systems and controls to prevent further issues. You will also participate in our dispute resolution services. You will assist in the preparation of expert reports produced in a wide variety of disputes. You will apply concepts of financial analysis and business valuation in order to quantify financial damages or to formulate conclusions on financial elements at the heart of disputes

Meaningful work you’ll be part of

As a Forensic & Dispute Services Senior Associate, you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve business issues, deliver high quality client service and operational efficiency. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Performing client pre-acceptance procedures including conflict checks, client investigation checks and drafting engagement letters
• Coordinating with clients to obtain the necessary information to perform the agreed upon services
• Prepare various detailed analysis including financial analysis, develop data analytics procedures/scripts when required
• Preparing high quality investigative or damage quantification reports to be presented before the Courts
• Preparing external working paper files with documentation of procedures performed and evidence obtained
• Preparing and delivering internal and external presentations related to our services
• Attending and participating in project team meetings to discuss findings to date and brainstorm on additional areas to investigate and additional forensic services (i.e. computer forensics) that would be beneficial to the client

Experiences and skills you’ll use to solve

• The successful candidate requires fluency in English, in addition to French as they will be required to support or collaborate with English-speaking clients, colleagues and/or stakeholders during the course of their employment with PwC Canada
• Completion of one or more professional designations (CPA, CBV, MSc, CFE, CFF, CFA) preferred
• Proficiency in data analytics and visualization platforms such as Alteryx, Power BI, Tableau and Microsoft would be an asset
• Strong oral and written communication skills with experience in client-facing consulting/advisory work
• Experience in working as part of a project team in a support or lead role
• A high level of personal integrity and energy, a commitment to teamwork and a strong desire to learn
• Excellent professional judgment, intellectually curious and strong analytical skills.
• This role doesn’t support completion of the Canadian CPA designation
• PwC Canada is committed to cultivating an inclusive, hybrid work environment. Exact expectations for your team can be discussed with your interviewer

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.

At PwC Canada, our most valuable asset is our people and we grow stronger as we learn from one another. We’re committed to creating an equitable and inclusive community of solvers where everyone feels that they truly belong. We understand that experience comes in many forms and building trust in society and solving important problems is only possible if we reflect the mosaic of the society we live in.
We’re committed to providing accommodations throughout the application, interview, and employment process. If you require an accommodation to be at your best, please let us know during the application process.