Forensic & Dispute Services Senior Associate

A career in our Forensic Consulting Generalist practice, within Fraud, Investigations and Regulatory Enforcement (FIRE) services, will provide you with the opportunity to help our clients understand where they might have vulnerabilities and develop solutions to manage the risks involved. We prevent, respond to and remediate a wide range of business threats, risks and complex issues.\n\nOur forensic specialists provide solutions and support for clients dealing with regulatory and crisis situations. As part of the team, you'll help provide support to our clients who wish to investigate potential financial crime, support clients responding to regulatory enquiries, deal with cybersecurity breaches and provide expert advice and opinions in legal proceedings. You'll also help clients review and remediate systems and controls to prevent further issues.
You will also participate in our dispute resolution services. You will assist in the preparation of expert reports produced in a wide variety of disputes. You will apply concepts of financial analysis and business valuation in order to quantify financial damages or to formulate conclusions on financial elements at the heart of disputes.

Finally, you will assist the experienced members of the team to prepare testimony in court or cross-examination of opposing experts.

What to consider before applying

• This role requires the candidate to be fluent in French and English.
• This role is based out of our Montreal office.

Purpose-led work you'll be part of

As a Senior Associate in the Forensics and Dispute team, you'll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Performing client pre-acceptance procedures including conflict checks, client investigation checks and drafting engagement letters;
• Coordinating with clients to obtain the necessary information to perform the agreed upon services;
• Prepare various detailed analysis including financial analysis, develop data analytics procedures/scripts when required;
• Preparing high quality investigative or damage quantification reports to be presented before the Courts;
• Preparing external working paper files with documentation of procedures performed and evidence obtained;
• Preparing and delivering internal and external presentations related to our services; and
• Attending and participating in project team meetings to discuss findings to date and brainstorm on additional areas to investigate and additional forensic services (i.e. computer forensics) that would be beneficial to the client.

Experiences and skills you'll use to solve

• Completion of one or more professional designations (CPA, CBV, MSc, CFE, CFF, CFA) preferred
• Proficiency in data analytics and visualization platforms such as Alteryx, Power BI, Tableau and Microsoft would be an asset
• Strong oral and written communication skills with experience in client-facing consulting/advisory work
• Experience in working as part of a project team in a support or lead role
• A high level of personal integrity and energy, a commitment to teamwork and a strong desire to learn
• Excellent professional judgment, intellectually curious and strong analytical skills
• A demonstrated commitment to valuing differences and working alongside diverse people and perspectives
• This position may require minimal travel at times within Canada and internationally.

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 amazing teams helping public and private clients build trust and deliver sustained outcomes. This purpose-led 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 us at http://pwc.com/ca/whypwc .

Your Application to PwC

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Putting the safety of our people and clients first as we look to a hybrid future

At this time, PwC does not require, but strongly encourages, full vaccination in order to access its offices. Some of our clients may require vaccination and other restrictions to be in place to access their premises. You may, therefore, be required to be vaccinated and comply with all other restrictions where applicable. At PwC, the future ways of work will be a hybrid of in-person and virtual, allowing choice and flexibility to explore new ways of working and collaborating, based on client, team and individual needs.
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.

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