SATIC: Independence, Ethics and Business Conduct – PI Analyst

Management Level

Associate

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.

Driven by curiosity, you are a reliable, contributing member of a team. In our fast-paced environment, you are expected to adapt to working with a variety of clients and team members, each presenting varying challenges and scope. Every experience is an opportunity to learn and grow. You are expected to take ownership and consistently deliver quality work that drives value for our clients and success as a team. As you navigate through the Firm, you build a brand for yourself, opening doors to more opportunities.

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

• Apply a learning mindset and take ownership for your own development.
• Appreciate diverse perspectives, needs, and feelings of others.
• Adopt habits to sustain high performance and develop your potential.
• Actively listen, ask questions to check understanding, and clearly express ideas.
• Seek, reflect, act on, and give feedback.
• Gather information from a range of sources to analyse facts and discern patterns.
• Commit to understanding how the business works and building commercial awareness.
• Learn and apply professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), uphold the Firm's code of conduct and independence requirements.

About PwC SATIC and the role

PwC’s South African Technology & Innovation Centre (SATIC) delivers critical support to global PwC teams, including the UK Independence team. The SATIC Personal Independence Associate is integral to safeguarding PwC’s reputation and regulatory compliance by reviewing personal financial interests of UK partners and directors. This role ensures that investments and financial relationships logged in the Checkpoint system comply with strict independence requirements, enabling PwC to maintain trust and uphold audit quality.

Summary:

As a Personal Independence Associate, you will work virtually with the PwC UK Independence team, reviewing and assessing investments and financial interests submitted by UK partners and directors via the Checkpoint platform. Your primary responsibility is to determine whether these interests are permitted under PwC’s independence policies and relevant regulatory frameworks. You will play a key role in protecting the firm’s independence, supporting audit quality, and enabling business growth in a highly regulated environment.

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.
•Exposure to reviewing financial interests, investments, or personal holdings for regulatory compliance.
•Familiarity with independence requirements in a professional services or audit environment is preferred.
•Experience working in a fast-paced, detail-oriented team, ideally with virtual collaboration across geographies.
•Prior use of compliance systems is beneficial but not required.

Responsibilities of role:

•Review investments and financial interests from PwC UK partners and directors.
•Assess whether reported interests comply with PwC’s independence policies and relevant regulatory standards.
•Provide clear, accurate guidance to UK stakeholders regarding permitted and prohibited interests.
•Maintain up-to-date records and documentation of reviews and decisions.
•Liaise with the UK Independence team and other stakeholders to resolve queries and escalate complex cases.
•Support continuous improvement of review processes and contribute to team knowledge sharing.
•Participate in ad-hoc projects and regulatory updates as required.

Desirable skill sets include:

•High level of accuracy and attention to detail in reviewing financial information.
•Ability to interpret complex rules and apply them to real-world scenarios.
•Strong written communication for documenting decisions and communicating with UK stakeholders.
•Proactive problem-solving and willingness to seek clarification when needed.
•Collaborative mindset for working in a virtual, cross-border team.
•Discretion and integrity in handling sensitive personal and financial data.

Role related attributes:
•Trustworthiness and professionalism in managing confidential information.
•Analytical thinking and sound judgment in decision-making.
•Ability to work independently and manage multiple reviews simultaneously.
•Effective communication and relationship-building skills with remote colleagues.
•Commitment to upholding PwC’s values and independence standards.

Industry Experience:
•Experience in professional services, audit, or compliance environments.
•Exposure to compliance frameworks
•Understanding of personal financial instruments and investment vehicles.
•Experience supporting global teams or working in a multinational context is an advantage.

Travel Requirements

Up to 20%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Job Posting End Date

August 20, 2026