Joint Business Relationships Senior Associate

Zip Hustle; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm in Birmingham is seeking a professional for the Business Relationships team to oversee assessments of external collaborations. The successful candidate will manage independence queries, work collaboratively with various teams, and track approval rates. Strong experience in risk management and compliance, alongside excellent communication skills, is essential for this role. Great opportunity for those looking to contribute to strategic objectives while maintaining independence standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in risk management, compliance, or a regulatory environment.
• Capability to manage competing priorities effectively.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Oversee creation and review of Joint Business Relationship assessments.
• Advise on independence queries and interpret policy requirements.
• Liaise with teams to ensure completion of JBR processes.
• Track JBR volumes and identify process improvement opportunities.
• Support resource planning and process optimization.

Skills

Experience in risk management

Attention to detail

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to manage competing priorities

Collaborative work skills

Job description

The Business Relationships team is central to PwC’s ability to pursue innovative collaborations while maintaining strict compliance with independence regulations. As the firm expands its service offerings and global reach, the Business Relationships team’s work is increasingly business critical. You will gain exposure to a wide range of PwC activities, build a strong internal network, and contribute directly to the firm’s strategic objectives. You will also play a key role in safeguarding PwC’s independence and reputation by managing the assessment and approval of business relationships with external parties.

What Your Days Will Look Like

• Oversee creation, review, and refresh of Joint Business Relationship (JBR) assessments in Salesforce for proposed external collaborations, ensuring compliance with IESBA and SEC independence rules.
• Advise on independence queries related to business relationships, interpreting policy requirements and offering practical solutions.
• Liaise with engagement teams, risk teams, and global independence colleagues to ensure timely and accurate completion of JBR processes.
• Track JBR volumes, approval rates, and SLA performance, identifying trends and opportunities for process improvement.
• Support the growth of the JBR Centre of Excellence through resource planning and process optimisation.
• Participate in ad hoc projects, assist with other independence activities, and coach junior team members to promote best practice.

The Role Is For You If

• you have experience in risk management, compliance, or working in a regulatory environment
• you can demonstrate excellent attention to detail and an ability to manage competing priorities
• you have excellent written and verbal communication skills
• you have the ability to work collaboratively across teams and geographies