PWC

Investigations & Forensics - Senior Associate

PWC • $77K — $202K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience
  • Background in Accounting, Analytics, Business Administration, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Economics, Engineering, or Finance preferred
  • Demonstrated skills in forensic accounting or investigative analysis
  • Proficient in interpreting financial data and transaction patterns
  • Experience using data analytics tools for fraud detection
  • Strong communication skills for diverse stakeholder engagement

Responsibilities

  • Conduct forensic investigations and fraud reviews for clients
  • Analyze financial records and digital evidence to identify anomalies
  • Apply forensic accounting and data analytics methods for case development
  • Draft clear workpapers and findings that connect facts and recommendations
  • Coordinate workstreams and track deadlines across multiple matters
  • Review documents to validate accuracy and identify gaps
  • Support regulatory response activities by interpreting compliance requirements
  • Develop client relationships through timely updates and responsive service
  • Guide junior team members by reviewing outputs and providing feedback
  • Use critical thinking to navigate ambiguity and adapt to case changes

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401(k) plan
  • Holiday pay and vacation time
  • Personal and family sick leave
  • Annual discretionary bonus eligibility
  • Comprehensive benefits package available
Full Job Description
Industry/Sector
Not Applicable

Specialism
Fraud, Investigations & Regulatory Enforcement (FIRE)

Management Level
Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary
The Opportunity

As a Investigations & Forensics Senior Associate you will focus on identifying and preventing fraudulent activities, conducting investigations, and confirming compliance with regulatory requirements within our Forensic Services practice. As a Senior Associate you will analyze complex issues, build meaningful client connections, anticipate team and client needs, and use critical thinking, data, and a range of methodologies to support investigations and regulatory enforcement work. In this role at PwC, you will contribute to workstreams that address fraud, investigations, and regulatory enforcement matters while developing your technical skills, growing your personal brand, and helping to guide junior team members through challenging client situations.

Responsibilities

- Conducting forensic investigations, fraud reviews, and regulatory enforcement support across client engagements
- Analyzing financial records, transactions, and digital evidence to identify anomalies, patterns, and potential misconduct
- Applying forensic accounting, evidence gathering, and data analytics methods to support case development and issue resolution
- Drafting clear workpapers, summaries, and findings that connect facts, analysis, and recommendations
- Coordinating assigned workstreams and tracking deadlines, milestones, and deliverables across multiple matters
- Reviewing documents, records, and source data to validate accuracy and identify gaps that affect case direction
- Supporting regulatory response activities by interpreting guidelines, compliance requirements, and case-specific facts
- Developing meaningful client relationships through timely updates, thoughtful follow-through, and responsive service
- Guiding junior team members by reviewing task output, sharing technical knowledge, and offering practical feedback
- Using critical thinking and professional judgment to navigate ambiguity and adapt to changing case conditions

What You Must Have

- At least a Bachelor's degree
- At least 3 years of experience

What Sets You Apart

- Preference for at least one of the following fields of study: Accounting, Analytics/Data Science, Business Administration/Management, Computer Science/Information Systems, Cybersecurity, Economics, Engineering, Finance
- Demonstrating forensic accounting or investigative analysis skills
- Interpreting financial data, transaction patterns, and evidence
- Using data analytics tools for fraud detection insights
- Communicating findings clearly to diverse stakeholders
- Supporting client engagements while navigating ambiguity

Travel Requirements
Up to 60%

Job Posting End Date

The salary range for this position is: $77,000 - $202,000. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. All hired individuals are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more. To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: https://pwc.to/benefits-at-a-glance

About PWC

PwC is a multinational professional services network of firms headquartered in London, United Kingdom, operating as partnerships under the PwC brand. PwC ranks as the second-largest professional services network in the world and is considered one of the Big Four accounting firms, along with Deloitte, EY and KPMG. PwC firms operate in 157 countries, 742 locations, with 276,000 people. As of 2020, 26% of the workforce worked in the Americas, 26% in Asia, 32% in Western Europe, 5% in Middle East and Africa and 11% in Central and Eastern Europe and Central Asia.
Learn more about PWC
Size
284,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1998

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