Nigeria - Governance, Risk & Compliance Manager

Department:

West Market Area

Job type:

Experienced Hire

Closing date:

22-Nov-13

Reference Number:

ADSP00022

The Company

PwC firms help organizations and individuals create the value they are looking for. We are a network of firms in 158 countries with more than 180,000 people who are committed to delivering quality in Assurance, Tax and Advisory services

We are looking for a Manager to manage complex engagements for clients aimed at addressing enterprise risk and regulatory profile, advising on the overall management and performance of their business, with a focus in compliance management, business continuity, risk and governance, and treasury management

Roles & Responsibilities

Undertake business development through active identification of leads, conversions of leads to expressions of interest, proposals and engagements
Managing Governance, Risk and Compliance projects of high complexity through projects plans, economics, monitoring and evaluating risks, budgets and delivery of projects as per required standards
Identifying and addressing client or management needs: build, maintain, and utilize networks of client or management relationships; manage resource requirements, project workflow and budgets
Engage successfully in complex, broad and often ill-defined business issues through deep understanding of both the particular enterprise and industry specific issues
Conducting and managing a broad range quantitative and qualitative research, applying the full suite of both primary and secondary analytical approaches from operational benchmarking to strategic voice of the customer.
Managing risks within the standard PwC’s global policies and procedures
Ensuring engagement economics through efficient project management, billing, collection and WIP management
Manage, coach, develop and mentor staff and project teams
To participate in the firm's activities 

Requirements

Education:
Bachelor’s degree
Master’s degree in relevant field will be an added advantage


Job Experience:
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in strategy and operations consulting in a professional services environment or 2 years relevant experience in a large/global organization.
Experience outside market of operation will be an added advantage
Experience in building and maintaining strong relations with senior level clients and key industry contacts
Experience designing sustainable risk management and compliance processes and structures, including governance and oversight, standards and processes, tools and technology, metrics and reporting.
Experience leading and managing assignments that assisting clients with achieving a competitive advantage by managing risk and compliance in a streamlined manner and creating greater resilience to risk. .
Demonstrates thought leader-level abilities with, and/or a proven record of success directing efforts, identifying and addressing client needs: developing and sustaining extensive client relationships using networking, negotiation and persuasion skills to identify and sell potential new service opportunities; preparing and presenting complex written and verbal materials; defining resource requirements, project workflow, budgets, billing, collection
Demonstrates intimate abilities and/or a proven record of success as a team leader: leading teams to generate a vision, to establish direction and motivate members, as well as create an atmosphere of trust, leverage diverse views, coach staff, to encourage improvement and innovation
Strong analytical and problem solving capabilities



Job Knowledge Requirements:
Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of one of the following industries – Financial Services, Government Agencies, Consumer products and Telecommunication, Energy and Mining
Working knowledge and understanding of compliance and risk review procedures, business processes and internal controls



Job Related Skills and Competencies:
Flexibility in your approach to meeting goals as team manager
Ability to communicate clearly with colleagues and senior clients
A proven track record of establishing and maintaining strong relationships
A proactive approach to problem solving, delivering results and meet client expectations
Strong IT Skills and technical depth
Project management skills – ability to manage across multiple and complex projects,
Understand and live the PwC values
Demonstrable creativity and innovation
Presentation, communication and facilitation skills
Adapting and responding to change 

Additional Information

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