Independence Senior Associate
- Location
- Kolkata
- Work mode
- On-site
- Employment type
- Full-time
About the job
Industry/Sector Not Applicable Specialism IFS - Internal Firm Services - Other Management Level Senior Associate Job Description & Summary The Opportunity
Join our Acceleration Center India and help shape the future of business for our diverse client portfolio across geographies and jurisdictions. You’ll work at the heart of global teams across Advisory, Assurance, Tax and Business Services—solving real client challenges through connected collaboration. We’ll help you grow your skills so you can go further. With hands-on learning, cutting-edge tools and an inclusive culture, this is your opportunity to do inspiring work that makes a difference—every day.
As an Independence Senior Associate you will support governance, risk, controls and compliance work within our Internal Firm Services practice, helping teams manage regulatory requirements, assess risk, and strengthen internal controls. As a Senior Associate you will analyze complex issues, manage assigned workstreams, and develop deliverables while building meaningful relationships, anticipating stakeholder needs, and mentoring junior team members. In this role at PwC, you will contribute to ethics and compliance work by interpreting data, using critical thinking to break down complex concepts, and maintaining professional and technical standards while supporting the firm’s business services environment.
Responsibilities
- Reviewing independence matters and related compliance activities across internal firm support functions
- Analyzing policy requirements and applying independence guidance to day-to-day business processes
- Interpreting regulatory and firm standards to identify issues, exceptions, and documentation needs
- Supporting compliance reviews, controls testing, and operating effectiveness assessments for assigned workstreams
- Interpreting data and case information to develop findings, insights, and recommended actions
- Drafting clear summaries, trackers, and process documentation for internal stakeholders and review teams
- Building client and team relationships while responding to changing priorities and shifting requirements
- Guiding junior team members on task execution, issue resolution, and quality review activities
- Using analytical thinking and digital tools to streamline workflows and strengthen control monitoring
- Coordinating with internal risk, ethics, and compliance teams to address process gaps and emerging concerns
What You Must Have
- At least a Graduation or the Post Graduation degree
- At least 4 years of experience
- Oral and written proficiency in English required
What Sets You Apart
- Building meaningful client connections in ethics and compliance
- Anticipating team and client needs across shifting priorities
- Analyzing complex situations using critical thinking and judgment
- Interpreting data to shape insights and recommendations
- Applying compliance, controls testing, or governance program skills
- Developing self-awareness while embracing feedback and change
- Upholding professional standards and independence requirements
Travel Requirements Not Specified Job Posting End Date
From PricewaterhouseCoopers Acceleration Center Private Limited's careers page (Workday), checked 3 Nov 2026.
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Posted 3 Nov 2026 · checked 3 Nov 2026 · Report this job