Senior Associate | Forensics and Financial Crime | Fraud and Scams Data Analytics

Line Of Service

Assurance

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Assurance

Management Level

Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary

When fraud touches someone's life, it's not just about numbers in a system, it's about trust, security, and the peace of mind that comes from knowing you're protected. As a Senior Associate in Fraud and Scams specialising in Data Analytics, you'll play a vital role in designing and optimising fraud detection and prevention strategies that help safeguard customers and communities from sophisticated scams and financial crime. You'll be working with clients across banking, superannuation, and insurance to strengthen their defences against emerging threats.  

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 fraud and scams risk, regulation and compliance through the lens of data analytics and technology. You may also support in Financial crime risk, regulation, compliance or legal 
• Experience in data analytics tools and technologies, such as SQL and Python, to support detection efforts; 
• Proactive and pragmatic thinking, to provide clients with practical, actionable and feasible insights and recommendations; 
• Preparing findings, points of view and recommendations in a succinct and clear written manner including in reports, written presentations and thought leadership materials;  
• Create and execute on plans to utilise data analytics for the uplift in prevention, and detection of fraud and scams and/or financial crime risk; 
• Utilise analytical skills to support the management of fraud and scams detection technologies, strategies and controls; 
• Ability to dissect complex datasets to uncover patterns and trends indicative of fraud and scam activity, and translate findings into actionable insights; 
• Work with our technology partners to understand their solutions and practically apply these learnings with our clients; 
• 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:

• Data Analysis: strong analytical skills and experience with data analysis tools and techniques 
• Fraud and Scams knowledge and experience: proven understanding of common fraud and scams schemes and techniques, supported by 2-3+ years working experience in the industry (Financial Services, Retail or Consulting) 
• Risk Management: knowledge of risk management principles and frameworks 
• Compliance: understanding of relevant regulations including Scams Prevention Framework (SPF) and AML/CTF Act 
• 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: experience in the financial services industry is highly desirable 
• A supportive, inclusive culture where your ideas and perspective are welcomed from day one. 
• Access to tailored learning programs designed to develop your skills and unlock your potential. 
• Risk Management: knowledge of risk management principles and frameworks 
• Compliance: understanding of relevant regulations including Scams Prevention Framework (SPF) and AML/CTF Act 
• 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: experience in the financial services industry is highly desirable 
• A supportive, inclusive culture where your ideas and perspective are welcomed from day one. 
• Access to tailored learning programs designed to develop your skills and unlock your potential. 

What You’Ll Gain:

• Four weeks of annual leave plus floating public holidays & birthday leave giving you the space to rest and recharge. 
• Health and lifestyle perks, including wellness benefits and discounted memberships to support your wellbeing from the start. 
• Free barista made morning coffee and tea. 

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 in Fraud and Scams 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, Creativity, Credit Risk Assessment, Credit Risk Management, Credit Risk Mitigation, Credit Risk Model Development, Credit Risk Modeling, Credit Risk Monitoring, Data Analysis, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Financial Audit, Financial Budgeting, Financial Data Mining, Financial Forecasting, Financial Management, Financial Market, Financial Modeling, Financial Planning, Financial Research {+ 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

November 3, 2025