Specialty/Competency: IFS - Risk & Quality (R&Q)
Industry/Sector: Not Applicable
Time Type: Full time
Travel Requirements: Up to 20%
At PwC, our team in risk and compliance focuses on helping clients maintain regulatory compliance and manage risks effectively. We assist organizations in navigating complex regulatory environments and enhancing their internal controls to mitigate potential risks.
As a leader in enterprise risk management at PwC, you will be at the forefront of identifying and addressing potential risks that could affect an organization's operations and objectives. Your role will be crucial in developing business strategies that aid in the effective management of risks in an ever-changing business landscape.
As you evolve into a strategic advisor, you will utilize your influence, expertise, and network to deliver exceptional results. You will inspire and mentor others, collectively addressing complex problems. With increased autonomy, you will exercise sound judgment, discerning when to take action and when to escalate issues. Your capacity to navigate complexity, pose insightful questions, and articulate connections clearly will be highly valued. Your commitment to building and sustaining high-performing, diverse, and inclusive teams will contribute significantly to our Firm's success.
Key skills, knowledge, and experiences essential for this role include:
Creating and communicating clear, impactful messages that convey a comprehensive narrative.
Utilizing systems thinking to uncover core issues and opportunities.
Validating outcomes with clients and integrating their feedback into your approach.
Guiding teams through complexity with composure in challenging and uncertain situations.
Enhancing and evolving your expertise to remain relevant in the field.
Engaging in open and honest coaching conversations across all levels.
Tackling difficult decisions and implementing solutions to remove obstacles hindering team effectiveness.
Upholding professional and technical standards, including PwC's code of conduct and independence requirements.
The Opportunity
As a Senior Manager focused on Risk Management and Contract Services, you will lead initiatives in enterprise risk management with a focus on business continuity, risk model implementation, and regulatory compliance. You'll play an essential role in identifying and mitigating risks, ensuring that operations and core functions remain robust against unforeseen disruptions. Your strategic advising expertise will guide project success and operational excellence, while you build high-performing teams and navigate complex challenges with informed decision-making.
In your capacity as a contract specialist, you will negotiate risk-related, legal, and commercial terms in service contracts with PwC's clients, focusing on sell-side contracts. You will work closely with R&I risk management and PwC business teams to evaluate contract-related performance risks, educate stakeholders on contract provisions, negotiate terms, and develop internal controls that reinforce contract compliance. Collaboration across diverse teams will be essential in implementing risk management frameworks and enhancing business processes, ultimately driving PwC's success.
Responsibilities
Oversee contract reviews and engagement planning by applying risk management frameworks and governance considerations to strengthen delivery and compliance.
Lead negotiations for sell-side service contracts, redlining and negotiating terms with clients' procurement, legal teams, and outside counsel.
Collaborate with R&I risk management and business teams to identify and manage contract, operational, and performance risks in managed services engagements.
Translate contract provisions into clear guidance for stakeholders and clients, enabling effective execution and proactive issue prevention.
Establish and improve internal controls and compliance processes to promote consistent delivery and adherence to negotiated terms.
Direct contract risk alignment and governance across engagements, applying sound judgment and documenting decisions to maintain clear audit trails throughout the contract lifecycle.
What You Must Have
What Sets You Apart
Preferred Juris Doctorate degree.
Experience leading negotiations of complex commercial contracts.
Proficiency in reviewing and redlining detailed contract terms.
Understanding of managed services offerings and relevant contract terms, performance metrics, and experience across various domains including finance, technology, cyber, and risk & regulatory services.
Entrepreneurial and problem-solving mindset, with autonomy in managing contract negotiations.
Able to explain contract terms collaboratively to internal stakeholders and external parties.
Committed to process improvement and enhancing the overall contracting experience.
The salary range for this position is: $91,000 - $321,500. Actual compensation will be determined based on skills, experience, qualifications, and location, in accordance with applicable laws. All hires are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. PwC offers a comprehensive range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, vacation, and personal leave.
PwC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected characteristics such as race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, veteran status, and more.
PwC does not intend to hire applicants needing sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, unless otherwise noted in policy announcements.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled or the posting is removed, unless specified otherwise.