Director - Risk & Quality

Preferred Knowledge/Skills :

Demonstrates thought leader - level abilities with, and/or a proven record of success directing efforts in the following areas:

- Reviewing and comparing R&Q policies and procedures across the Business in order to develop and formulate a consistent approach;

- Partnering with other OFRO functions (e.g. R&Q, independence, internal audit), and other support functions (e.g. OGC, E&C, NIS and other AC functional teams) to provide comprehensive support to the Business;

- Operating and collaborating effectively with diverse teams across the world and embracing the views of others to develop optimal solutions;

- Executing project management (including work plan development and management, issues tracking and status reporting) on both strategic and tactical initiatives with multiple workstreams, with ability to raise and vet complex and/or time sensitive matters;

- Developing and sustaining extensive relationships across OFRO, the Business and other enabler groups to positively impact strategic initiatives and related programs;

- Exercising a proactive mindset, with proven ability to independently solve problems with minimal supervision;

- Demonstrating excellent leadership, people management, communication and influencing skills at a senior level;

- Demonstrating the ability and willingness to travel in current or historical roles where considered necessary;

- Demonstrating the ability and willingness to regularly work outside normal business hours (mornings and/or evenings) in order to effectively collaborate with teams across multiple time zones;

- Understanding the implications of the unique nature of PwC's position in the market and as a public accounting firm that requires sound policies and procedures to ensure compliance with industry and regulatory requirements, to maintain our reputation, to protect our brand, and to deliver the consistent quality that our clients expect from PwC's brand;

- Leading on-boarding to help new joiners get up to speed quickly on the policies and operating procedures that help the firm mitigate risk, comply with industry regulations, and provide consistent quality service to clients;

- Maintaining digital acumen with ability to leverage technical skills in project management and process improvements;

- Identifying, socializing and implementing continuous improvement opportunities;

- Possessing executive presence communication skills capable of influencing and driving accountability for results;

- Identifying and escalating matters and facilitating required discussions within OFRO, the Business, and with other stakeholders;

- Planning for, escalating, and communicating resource needs as well as driving the resolution of issues as appropriate and developing program direction and changes;

- Driving initiatives and partnering with senior leadership and project teams within a professional services environment;

- Demonstrating an open mind in giving and receiving feedback for personal and professional growth;

- Collaborating with clients in an organized and knowledgeable manner; and,

- Demonstrating flexibility in prioritizing and completing initiatives.