Senior Associate | Forensics & Financial Crime | Financial Crime

Line of Service

Assurance

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Assurance

Management Level

Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary

Your expertise can shape better outcomes for communities, businesses, and the people who rely on them at PwC Australia. As a Senior Associate in our Forensics and Financial Crime team, you’ll play a vital role in supporting clients to manage financial crime risk more effectively. You'll be working with clients across the banking, superannuation, gaming, and retail industries. 

Why PwC? 

At PwC Australia, your skills meet purpose. We tackle big challenges across industries like finance, technology, energy, and health—giving you the chance to make a real impact. Here, your growth is our priority. You’ll work with leading teams, explore new technologies, and unlock your full potential. 

Join a global community of more than 370,000 people who value bold ideas, collaboration, and lasting change. Together, we’re building trust and shaping the future. 

What you’ll do: 

• Supporting the delivery of engagements relating to anti-money laundering/counter-terrorism financing (AML/CTF), sanctions, anti-bribery and corruption and fraud risk management 

• Advising clients on financial crime risk and compliance against regulatory requirements, reforms and governance frameworks 

• Proactive and pragmatic thinking, to provide clients with practical, actionable and feasible insights and recommendations 

• Work with our technology partners to understand their solutions and practically apply these learnings with our clients 

• Preparing findings, points of view and recommendations in a succinct and clear written manner including in reports and written presentations 

• Supporting the broader team in developing strategies to assist our clients in adapting to legal, regulatory and industry changes 

• Supporting business development including thought leadership, proposals and presentations for prospective and current clients 

• Coaching and mentoring other staff, and building an inclusive and positive working environment across our national team  

What we’re looking for: 

• Fraud and Financial Crime knowledge and experience: proven understanding of common Financial Crime risks, supported by 2-3+ years working experience in the industry (Financial Services or Consulting) 

• Risk Management and compliance: knowledge of risk management principles and frameworks, with understanding of relevant regulations including the AML/CTF Act and Rules 

• Domain intelligence: strong understanding of industry schemes, intelligence capabilities and the utilisation and emergence of technology in the management of Financial Crime risk 

• Communication: excellent communication skills both written and verbal 

• Problem Solving: ability to identify and solve complex problems 

• Advice: experience in providing advice to clients would be highly regarded 

• Financial Services/Gaming: experience in the financial services and/or Gaming industries is highly desirable 

What you’ll gain: