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: 

• The opportunity to work with leading organisations and cutting-edge technology that challenge and expand your expertise. 

• Flexibility means trusting you to choose when, where, and how you work—balancing what’s best for you, your team, and your clients to grow and thrive together. 

• Clear paths for career progression supported by continuous learning and leadership development. 

• Generous leave entitlements including four weeks’ annual leave and float public holidays to support your work-life balance. 

• A world-class parental leave policy offering up to 26 weeks of leave for caregivers, supporting your family and personal life. 

We know that perks are as important as your financial rewards. Explore all the benefits that PwC has to offer here. 

Ready to grow here and go further? Join PwC Australia as a Senior Associate| Financial Crime and make an impact that goes beyond the expected. Apply now and take your next step with a team shaping the future. 

We’re committed to treating all our job applicants fairly and with respect, irrespective of their actual or assumed background, disability, neurodivergence, or any other protected characteristic. We want you to have every opportunity to thrive in our selection process. In the application form, you can let us know what adjustments you require during our recruitment process and/or any workplace accommodations you anticipate needing to help you perform your role.  

No Agencies Please: We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not submit CVs in response to this advertisement. We are only accepting applications direct from individuals. 

 

 

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, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Communication, Compliance Oversight, Compliance Risk Assessment, Corporate Governance, Creativity, Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, Debt Restructuring, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Evidence Gathering, Financial Crime Compliance, Financial Crime Investigation, Financial Crime Prevention, Financial Record Keeping, Financial Transactions, Forensic Accounting, Forensic Investigation, Fraud Detection, Fraud Investigation {+ 12 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Up to 20%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

Yes

Government Clearance Required?

No

Job Posting End Date

September 29, 2025