Line of Service

Advisory

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Operations Strategy

Management Level

Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary

A career within Financial Services Consulting will provide you with the opportunity to use sophisticated models to value complex financial instruments and design strategies that reduce risk and maximize business opportunities for our clients. We help on a wide variety of financial and valuation issues, as well as develop and test financial models, model risk scenarios, validate expertise across various financial areas, and deliver comprehensive analytics addressing client finance issues.To really stand out and make us fit for the future in a constantly changing world, each one of us at PwC needs to be a purpose-led and values-driven leader at every level. To help us achieve this we have the PwC Professional; our global leadership development framework. It gives us a single set of expectations across our lines, geographies and career paths, and provides transparency on the skills we need as individuals to be successful and progress in our careers, now and in the future.

Meaningful work you’ll be part of  

As a Senior Associate you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve business issues, deliver high quality client service and operational efficiency. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

Use feedback and reflection to develop self-awareness, personal strengths and address development areas.

Delegate to others to provide stretch opportunities, coaching them to deliver results. 

Demonstrate critical thinking and the ability to bring order to unstructured problems. 

Synthesize complex data into meaningful insights and understand analytical frameworks to use them effectively with qualitative and/or quantitative evidence.

Support delivery from project scoping to conclusion, while consistently keeping the client’s goals and objectives in mind.

Communicate complex information effectively in written and verbal formats to various situations and audiences. 

Approach new projects with an open mind .

Demonstrate empathy for coworkers and our clients .

Know how and when to use tools available for a given situation and can explain the reasons for this choice.

Seek and embrace opportunities which give exposure to different situations, environments and perspectives. 

Read situations and modify behaviour to build quality relationships. 

Uphold the firm's code of ethics and business conduct. 

Experiences and skills you’ll use to solve 

Good knowledge of Financial Services domain with a focus on Payments, Banking Operations, and/or Retail and Commercial Lending 

An interest in upskilling for a digital world and technology trends, an openness to learning new tools and adapting how you work 

2-4 years' experience in one or more areas in financial services with a focus on Retail and Commercial Banking, business operations, technology implementations and ideally a blend of consulting and domain knowledge

Experience in complex transformational and/or modernization programs built around technology solutions for financial services.  

Experience developing target operating models, process design, technology enablement strategies and roadmaps, including comfort with various frameworks and methodologies 

Familiarity with the Canadian payments landscape and upcoming changes as part of the Payments Modernization roadmap. 

Foundational understanding of transaction life cycles of payment products and solutions (e.g., cards, wires, etc.), financial operations, including settlement, reconciliation, and exception processing, and administration of financial services businesses 

Ability to multitask and manage ambiguity as you navigate change at the client site 

Willingness to learn, adopt and lead new ways of doing things (personas, journey mapping, gamification, etc.) 

Ability to build trusted advisor relationships with key FS clients with a focus on business relationships from front office to operations including technology functions 

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Why you’ll love PwC 

We’re inspiring and empowering our people to change the world. Powered by the latest technology, you’ll be a part of diverse teams helping public and private clients build trust and deliver sustained outcomes. This meaningful work, and our continuous development environment, will take your career to the next level. We reward your impact, and support your wellbeing, through a competitive compensation package, inclusive benefits and flexibility programs that will help you thrive in work and life. Learn more about our Application Process and Total Rewards Package at: https://jobs-ca.pwc.com/ca/en/life-at-pwc 

PwC Canada acknowledges that we work and live across Turtle Island, on the land that is now known as Canada, which are the lands of the ancestral, treaty and unceded territories of the First Nations, Métis and Inuit Peoples. We recognize the systemic racism, colonialism and oppression that Indigenous Peoples have experienced and still go through, and we commit to allyship and solidarity. 

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)

Degrees/Field of Study required:

Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Accounting Practices, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable Management, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Budgetary Management, Communication, Creativity, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Financial Accounting, Financial Audit, Financial Data Mining, Financial Forecasting, Financial Internal Controls, Financial Management, Financial Modeling, Financial Record Keeping, Financial Reporting, Financial Services Operations, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statement Preparation {+ 16 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

No

Job Posting End Date

At PwC Canada, our most valuable asset is our people and we grow stronger as we learn from one another. We’re committed to creating an equitable and inclusive community of solvers where everyone feels that they truly belong. We understand that experience comes in many forms and building trust in society and solving important problems is only possible if we reflect the mosaic of the society we live in.

We’re committed to providing accommodations throughout the application, interview, and employment process. If you require an accommodation to be at your best, please let us know during the application process.

To learn more about inclusion and diversity at PwC Canada: https://www.pwc.com/ca/en/about-us/diversity-inclusion.html. Be a part of The New Equation.

Chez PwC Canada, notre atout le plus précieux, c’est notre personnel. Et c’est en apprenant les uns des autres que nous devenons plus forts. Nous avons à cœur de créer une communauté équitable et inclusive de professionnels de la résolution de problèmes, dans laquelle chacun se sent vraiment à sa place. Nous savons que l’expérience peut prendre diverses formes et, pour nous, donner confiance au public et résoudre des problèmes importants n’est possible que si notre milieu de travail reflète la diversité de la société dans laquelle nous vivons.

Nous tenons à répondre à vos besoins tout au long du processus de demande d’emploi, d’entrevue et d’embauche. Si vous avez besoin de mesures d’adaptation pour être parfaitement à l’aise, faites-le-nous savoir à l’étape de la demande d’emploi.

Pour en savoir plus sur l’inclusion et la diversité chez PwC Canada: https://www.pwc.com/ca/fr/about-us/diversity-inclusion.html. Faites partie de La Nouvelle équation.