Senior Compliance Manager

Job Description & Summary

 The PwC Technology and Network Information Security (NIS) team at PwC is searching for talented security and technology professionals to build out a new center of excellence in the Netherlands.  

Operating on a local, regional and global scale, Network Information Security (NIS) is responsible for the definition of our security strategy to hands on execution of our global Cyber Readiness Program, moving from predominantly local to centralized services. Global Technology is responsible for driving the adoption and operation of global IT services across the organization.   

If you are seeking an exciting career with the scope to grow your cyber security and technology skills through major change on a global scale, then NIS and PwC Technology will empower you to do so. 

NIS and PwC Technology are building the first global cyber security and technology function at PwC. Our mission protects 300,000 PwC members across 160 member firms worldwide as well as our global clients. 

What does your work look like? 

To really stand out and make us fit for the future in a constantly changing world, each and every one of us at PwC needs to be an authentic and inclusive leader, at all grades/levels and in all lines of service. To help us achieve this we have the PwC Professional; our global leadership development framework. It gives us a single set of expectations across our lines, geographies and career paths, and provides transparency on the skills we need as individuals to be successful and progress in our careers, now and in the future.  

A career in Global Technology and Information Security, within Internal Firm Services, will provide you with the opportunity to develop and support our internal security technologies and services across the entire global and local PwC network.  

PwC IT Services Limited (ITSCo) was created to provide shared technology services to PwC firms in a secure, legally compliant, efficient, and transparent manner. ITSCo is a separate legal entity owned and sponsored by a number of Strategy Council firms on behalf of the network with a head office in the UK, and subsidiaries and legal branches in the countries where it has operations (US, Singapore, Canada, Germany, Czech Republic, and Romania). ITSCo: 

• Operates PwC’s Global Hosting Service; 

• Manages and supports many of PwC’s global applications; and 

• Manages and operates the PwC Network Information Security (NIS) Operations Centre. 

ITSCo’ solutions are used by most PwC firms, whether they be infrastructure, back office, or front office solutions and hosted on premises or in the cloud. 
 
ITSCo provides you with an opportunity to be at the centre of the network's leading-edge technology strategy. Being a key part of the compliance function is a key role in supporting the strategy. Being part of a global team, you will get the opportunity to work at a global level with multi-functional, multi-disciplinary teams from around the PwC network.  
 
The ITSCo Compliance & Independence Operations Senior Manager supports the Compliance Officer & CISO with compliance, risk management projects, and ITSCo processes. They work with stakeholders to ensure compliance, assist with documentation and regular reporting, and update leadership on status. The role requires flexibility due to evolving requirements. 
 

Key Responsibilities: 

 
Key responsibilities include overseeing compliance and independence operations, focusing on adherence to PwC Network Risk Management standards across the entity, but with a particular focus on US subsidiary compliance.

Demonstrates extensive abilities and/or a proven record of success in security engineering with enterprise security technology including the following areas: 

 
 US Subsidiary Compliance (including Independence compliance) 

• Lead day-to-day management of core independence processes essential to operational activities. 

• Support onboarding for US-based employees, including compliance confirmations and training. 

• Manage assessments and consultations with key stakeholders, providing guidance on independence and compliance policy matters. 

• Offer expert advice by interpreting compliance and independence policies in the context of specific queries and jurisdictional considerations. 

• Maintain an accurate entity portfolio in Checkpoint for the US pension scheme and other financial interests 

• Oversee the annual compliance confirmation and training process, including resolution of disclosures. 

• Support the handling of ethics cases and contribute to ad-hoc independence-related projects. 

Group Networks Standards & Entity Compliance 

• Support the Compliance Officer in ensuring ITSCo’s adherence to all applicable network standards, including internal audit, sanctions, ethics and business conduct, independence, anti-bribery, and brand compliance. 

• Monitor and support key stakeholders in delivering against standard requirements. 

• Proactively manage obligations owned by the ITSCo compliance team, including policy development, risk assessments, training, communications, and audit activities. 

• Assist the Compliance Officer in fulfilling the responsibilities of broader compliance function within ITSCo. 

Risk Governance & Oversight 

• Manage the ITSCo Risk Committee, ensuring effective governance and oversight. 

• Maintain annual action and audit plans aligned with PwC Network Risk Management standards. 

• Ensure policies and guidance materials are regularly reviewed and updated. 

• Track and assess key compliance metrics and contribute to risk assessment processes. 

• Support the delivery of training and awareness initiatives across the organization. 

Does this describe you?  

• Demonstrates a high level of autonomy, taking initiative to drive work forward independently while adapting confidently to shifting priorities and evolving contexts.  

• Demonstrating knowledge of task-planning and resource allocation; time management, finance and quality management; teamwork dynamics and effectiveness; analytics and metrics monitoring and reporting; and documentation and recordkeeping;  

• Demonstrates prior success of navigating ambiguity and evolving requirements, especially as compliance standards continue to shift. 

• Intellectual capacity to make good judgments with strong analytical skills and attention to detail 

• Demonstrates strong abilities, and/or a proven record of success, preferably for a global network of professional services firms  

• Applying creative conflict resolution and negotiation skills within a context of political sensitivity and conflicting interests;  

• Advising and/or assisting teams in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment with the ability to prioritise and complete tasks according to project needs;  

• Working both as a collaborative member of a high-performing team and working independently and proactively;  

• Developing strategy; as well as writing, communicating, facilitating, and presenting cogently; to and/or for all levels of internal staff and management;  

• Contributing to a positive working environment by building solid relationships with team members from many different disciplines with varying degrees of technical experience, proactively seeking clarification and feedback, and keeping leadership informed of progress and issues;  

• Utilising interpersonal skills by collaborating effectively; communicating clearly, concisely and tactfully with senior management, clients, peers, and staff;  

• Applying problem-solving and business analysis, including exhibiting flexibility to manage through unanticipated issues, ad hoc requests, and exercising professional skepticism and judgement;  

• Anticipating and negotiating consensuses amongst diverse groups while creating a positive impact in the activities of others not in own reporting structure;  

• Creating and producing presentation slides; practice methodologies and tools; policies and procedures; and/or other standard business communications;  

• Driving report creation, consolidation, and analysis, by utilising Microsoft Office tools, including Copilot, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, to create deliverables;  

• Implementing or operating with compliance standards  

• Understanding legal and regulatory requirements and business drivers, and how to integrate these into the operating model;  

• Designing, evaluating and documenting process improvements;  

• Ability to solve problems and manage own workload. 

What can we offer you? 

We believe in the power of an inclusive culture and we want everyone to feel free to be themselves. We offer access to a PwC global network, where you can exchange knowledge, ideas and questions with other professionals regarding other disciplines. We also offer you: 

• Numerous training sessions and courses that contribute to your personal and professional development; 

• An appropriate salary and extensive employment conditions, including a well-being budget. This is a personal annual budget of € 1.000 to spend on your health, for example on mindfulness, sport, lifestyle coachings & wellness; 

• A fully equipped, ergonomic home office with a second monitor; 

• A monthly internet allowance; 

• A lease car/car allowance, laptop and iPhone;  

• 30 (or 32) holiday days per year;  

• Flexibility in working at the client, at home and at the office; 

• The possibility, within standard working hours, of focusing on Corporate Responsibility, various networks, diversity, innovation and/or recruitment along with enjoyable informal activities and social parties. 

Apply Now! 

Are you enthusiastic? Then let us have your CV, and a cover letter explaining why you’re applying and why you’re the right person for this position. Click on the red button and apply immediately! If you have any questions about the vacancy, please contact our Recruiter Dominique Spruit.

Please note: direct applications only, no recruiters.