Financial Crime Technology Senior Associate
About the role
Line of Service Advisory
Industry/Sector Not Applicable
Specialism Fraud, Investigations & Regulatory Enforcement (FIRE)
Management Level Senior Associate
Job Description & Summary Our Financial Crime Technology practice, operating under Forensic Services, focuses on enabling businesses with technologies to proactively detect and prevent financial crimes. Our clients include banks, credit unions, and institutions across industry sectors. At the core of our expertise is an ability to extract insights from vast amounts of data to make informed decisions. Our collective knowledge from the PwC network and business partners allows us to bring creative solutions to the continually evolving digital landscape.
**Meaningful work
you’ll
be part of**
As a Financial Crimes Technology 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:
-
Working closely with cross-functional teams to
provide
valuable insights, drive process efficiencies, and contribute to enhance clients’ compliance strategies
-
Using leading-edge technologies and software engineering principles to develop innovative solutions in enterprise risk operations, model implementations, tools development, and special projects as assigned
-
Querying and mining large data sets to discover transaction patterns, examining financial data
, and filtering for targeted information that
u
tilize
both traditional and predictive/advanced analytic methodologies
-
Communicating cogently when writing, speaking, and/or presenting to senior management, client personnel, client in-house and outside legal counsel, compliance personnel, investigators, vendors or subcontractors, and team members
-
Assisting
practice leadership in creating proposals, budgets, work plans, and other business development activities as appropriate
-
Fostering effective working
relationships directly
with clients and growing your own network
-
Keeping up to date with industry trends and market opportunities
**Experiences and skills
you’ll
use to solve**
-
Advanced
proficiency
in Java and Spring Boot for backend development
-
Expertise
in designing and integrating RESTful APIs
-
Experience with
ThreatMetrix
, TMX, Akamai, and
EdgeWorker
for enhanced security and performance
-
Secure data handling and management using SQL, MongoDB, and DB2
-
Knowledge of LDAP and directory services, specifically OUD
-
Integration of SSO, MFA, OAuth2, OIDC, and SAML for robust authentication and authorization
-
Deployment and scaling of applications using AKS (Azure Kubernetes Service)
-
Utilization
of Kafka for event-driven architecture and messaging
Frontend development skills with Angular
-
Nice to have integration experience with Ping, ForgeRock, and Transmit platforms
-
Proficient in CRUD operations within SQL, MongoDB, and DB2 environments
-
Unit testing using JUnit for backend and Jasmine for frontend code
-
Hands-on experience with JBOSS, Bitbucket, GIT, Confluence, and JIRA
-
Knowledge of CI/CD and DevOps pipeline tools for automated deployment
-
Familiarity with OAuth, event-driven messaging, and API testing using Postman
-
Operating system experience across Windows and Linux platforms
-
Competency in JBoss scripting and CLI for server management
-
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.
Required Skills
Optional Skills Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Communication, Compliance Oversight, Compliance Risk Assessment, Corporate Governance, Creativity, Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, Debt Restructuring, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Evidence Gathering, Financial Crime Compliance, Financial Crime Investigation, Financial Crime Prevention, Financial Record Keeping, Financial Transactions, Forensic Accounting, Forensic Investigation, Fraud Detection, Fraud Investigation {+ 12 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 November 3, 2025
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.
To learn more about inclusion and diversity at PwC Canada: https://www.pwc.com/ca/en/about-us/diversity-inclusion.html. Be a part of The New Equation.
Chez PwC Canada, notre atout le plus précieux, c’est notre personnel. Et c’est en apprenant les uns des autres que nous devenons plus forts. Nous avons à cœur de créer une communauté équitable et inclusive de professionnels de la résolution de problèmes, dans laquelle chacun se sent vraiment à sa place. Nous savons que l’expérience peut prendre diverses formes et, pour nous, donner confiance au public et résoudre des problèmes importants n’est possible que si notre milieu de travail reflète la diversité de la société dans laquelle nous vivons.
Nous tenons à répondre à vos besoins tout au long du processus de demande d’emploi, d’entrevue et d’embauche. Si vous avez besoin de mesures d’adaptation pour être parfaitement à l’aise, faites-le-nous savoir à l’étape de la demande d’emploi.
Pour en savoir plus sur l’inclusion et la diversité chez PwC Canada: https://www.pwc.com/ca/fr/about-us/diversity-inclusion.html. Faites partie de La Nouvelle équation.
About PwC Canada
Welcome to PwC Canada's official LinkedIn page.
On this page, you'll get the latest news, thought leadership, events and what it's like to work at the firm.
Our purpose to build trust in society and solve important problems is brought to life by more than 7,800 partners and staff in locations across Canada.
With more than 110 years of excellence in Canada, we provide industry-focused professional services including audit assurance, risk assurance, tax. deals and consulting. We work to provide clients with the best of our collective thinking, experience, and solutions.
Financial Crime Technology Senior Associate
About the role
Line of Service Advisory
Industry/Sector Not Applicable
Specialism Fraud, Investigations & Regulatory Enforcement (FIRE)
Management Level Senior Associate
Job Description & Summary Our Financial Crime Technology practice, operating under Forensic Services, focuses on enabling businesses with technologies to proactively detect and prevent financial crimes. Our clients include banks, credit unions, and institutions across industry sectors. At the core of our expertise is an ability to extract insights from vast amounts of data to make informed decisions. Our collective knowledge from the PwC network and business partners allows us to bring creative solutions to the continually evolving digital landscape.
**Meaningful work
you’ll
be part of**
As a Financial Crimes Technology 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:
-
Working closely with cross-functional teams to
provide
valuable insights, drive process efficiencies, and contribute to enhance clients’ compliance strategies
-
Using leading-edge technologies and software engineering principles to develop innovative solutions in enterprise risk operations, model implementations, tools development, and special projects as assigned
-
Querying and mining large data sets to discover transaction patterns, examining financial data
, and filtering for targeted information that
u
tilize
both traditional and predictive/advanced analytic methodologies
-
Communicating cogently when writing, speaking, and/or presenting to senior management, client personnel, client in-house and outside legal counsel, compliance personnel, investigators, vendors or subcontractors, and team members
-
Assisting
practice leadership in creating proposals, budgets, work plans, and other business development activities as appropriate
-
Fostering effective working
relationships directly
with clients and growing your own network
-
Keeping up to date with industry trends and market opportunities
**Experiences and skills
you’ll
use to solve**
-
Advanced
proficiency
in Java and Spring Boot for backend development
-
Expertise
in designing and integrating RESTful APIs
-
Experience with
ThreatMetrix
, TMX, Akamai, and
EdgeWorker
for enhanced security and performance
-
Secure data handling and management using SQL, MongoDB, and DB2
-
Knowledge of LDAP and directory services, specifically OUD
-
Integration of SSO, MFA, OAuth2, OIDC, and SAML for robust authentication and authorization
-
Deployment and scaling of applications using AKS (Azure Kubernetes Service)
-
Utilization
of Kafka for event-driven architecture and messaging
Frontend development skills with Angular
-
Nice to have integration experience with Ping, ForgeRock, and Transmit platforms
-
Proficient in CRUD operations within SQL, MongoDB, and DB2 environments
-
Unit testing using JUnit for backend and Jasmine for frontend code
-
Hands-on experience with JBOSS, Bitbucket, GIT, Confluence, and JIRA
-
Knowledge of CI/CD and DevOps pipeline tools for automated deployment
-
Familiarity with OAuth, event-driven messaging, and API testing using Postman
-
Operating system experience across Windows and Linux platforms
-
Competency in JBoss scripting and CLI for server management
-
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.
Required Skills
Optional Skills Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Communication, Compliance Oversight, Compliance Risk Assessment, Corporate Governance, Creativity, Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, Debt Restructuring, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Evidence Gathering, Financial Crime Compliance, Financial Crime Investigation, Financial Crime Prevention, Financial Record Keeping, Financial Transactions, Forensic Accounting, Forensic Investigation, Fraud Detection, Fraud Investigation {+ 12 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 November 3, 2025
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.
To learn more about inclusion and diversity at PwC Canada: https://www.pwc.com/ca/en/about-us/diversity-inclusion.html. Be a part of The New Equation.
Chez PwC Canada, notre atout le plus précieux, c’est notre personnel. Et c’est en apprenant les uns des autres que nous devenons plus forts. Nous avons à cœur de créer une communauté équitable et inclusive de professionnels de la résolution de problèmes, dans laquelle chacun se sent vraiment à sa place. Nous savons que l’expérience peut prendre diverses formes et, pour nous, donner confiance au public et résoudre des problèmes importants n’est possible que si notre milieu de travail reflète la diversité de la société dans laquelle nous vivons.
Nous tenons à répondre à vos besoins tout au long du processus de demande d’emploi, d’entrevue et d’embauche. Si vous avez besoin de mesures d’adaptation pour être parfaitement à l’aise, faites-le-nous savoir à l’étape de la demande d’emploi.
Pour en savoir plus sur l’inclusion et la diversité chez PwC Canada: https://www.pwc.com/ca/fr/about-us/diversity-inclusion.html. Faites partie de La Nouvelle équation.
About PwC Canada
Welcome to PwC Canada's official LinkedIn page.
On this page, you'll get the latest news, thought leadership, events and what it's like to work at the firm.
Our purpose to build trust in society and solve important problems is brought to life by more than 7,800 partners and staff in locations across Canada.
With more than 110 years of excellence in Canada, we provide industry-focused professional services including audit assurance, risk assurance, tax. deals and consulting. We work to provide clients with the best of our collective thinking, experience, and solutions.