SATIC - Personal Independence Manager

Management Level

Manager

Job Description & Summary

At PwC, our people in risk and compliance focus on maintaining regulatory compliance and managing risks for clients, providing advice, and solutions. They help organisations navigate complex regulatory landscapes and enhance their internal controls to mitigate risks effectively.

Those in independence, ethics and business conduct at PwC facilitates adherence to ethical standards and promote a culture of integrity within the organisation. Working in this area, you will be responsible for developing and implementing policies and procedures to facilitate compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.

Enhancing your leadership style, you motivate, develop and inspire others to deliver quality. You are responsible for coaching, leveraging team member’s unique strengths, and managing performance to deliver on client expectations. With your growing knowledge of how business works, you play an important role in identifying opportunities that contribute to the success of our Firm. You are expected to lead with integrity and authenticity, articulating our purpose and values in a meaningful way. You embrace technology and innovation to enhance your delivery and encourage others to do the same.

Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:

• Analyse and identify the linkages and interactions between the component parts of an entire system.
• Take ownership of projects, ensuring their successful planning, budgeting, execution, and completion.
• Partner with team leadership to ensure collective ownership of quality, timelines, and deliverables.
• Develop skills outside your comfort zone, and encourage others to do the same.
• Effectively mentor others.
• Use the review of work as an opportunity to deepen the expertise of team members.
• Address conflicts or issues, engaging in difficult conversations with clients, team members and other stakeholders, escalating where appropriate.
• Uphold and reinforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements.

About PwC SATIC and the role

The Personal Independence Manager leads the team responsible for reviewing personal financial interests of UK partners and directors, ensuring compliance with independence requirements. The Manager drives team development, quality assurance, and process improvement, and is a key contributor to SATIC-wide initiatives.

Summary:

The Personal Independence Manager is accountable for leading and developing the independence review team, ensuring high standards of compliance and operational excellence. This role includes onboarding new team members, planning and monitoring their route to competency, managing team leave and performance, and serving as the primary liaison with UK stakeholders. The Manager implements quality control protocols, oversees complex reviews, and drives process improvements—including ISO9001 certification. The role also involves active participation in SATIC projects, such as the Business Services Junior Manco.

Qualifications / Certifications required:

University degree or professional qualification in Accounting, Finance, Law,

Business, or a related field.

Experience required:

• Experience in a compliance, risk management, audit, or regulatory review role, ideally with exposure to personal independence reviews.
• Proven ability to manage multiple cases and priorities in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment.
• Prior use of compliance systems (e.g., Checkpoint) and virtual collaboration across geographies is beneficial.
• Experience leading teams, including onboarding, training, and performance management.
• Track record of implementing quality control protocols and process improvements.
• Experience managing stakeholder relationships, especially with international teams.
• Involvement in cross-functional or strategic projects (e.g., SATIC initiatives).
• Familiarity with ISO9001 certification processes is an advantage.

Responsibilities of role:

• Lead, coach, and develop the Personal Independence team, including onboarding and competency planning for new members.
• Manage team leave requests, monitor performance, and address performance issues.
• Oversee and review complex independence submissions, ensuring compliance and quality.
• Implement and monitor quality control protocols for all team outputs.
• Serve as the focal point for stakeholder management with the UK Independence team.
• Drive process improvements and suggest enhancements to independence review procedures.
• Lead the implementation of ISO9001 certification within the team.
• Participate in SATIC projects, including the Business Services Junior Manco and other strategic initiatives.
• Allocate cases, monitor workflow, and ensure timely completion of reviews.
• Provide guidance and support for stretch projects and regulatory updates.

Desirable skill sets include:

• Advanced leadership, coaching, and mentoring abilities.
• Strong organisational and workflow management skills.
• Expertise in independence compliance and regulatory frameworks.
• Quality assurance and process improvement mindset.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience with ISO9001 or similar quality management systems.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and drive team success in a dynamic environment.

Role related attributes:

• Strategic thinking and initiative in team and process development.
• High level of integrity and professionalism in managing confidential information.
• Analytical skills and sound judgment in decision-making and quality assurance.
• Effective communicator and relationship builder across teams and geographies.
• Commitment to upholding PwC’s values, independence standards, and quality protocols.

Travel Requirements

Up to 20%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Job Posting End Date

July 13, 2026