Deals - Risk and Quality, Senior Manager

The Opportunity

As a Deals Risk & Quality, Senior Manager, you will play a key role in enabling the Deals practice to manage risk effectively, deliver with quality, and respond to evolving business needs. Your role will include, but isn’t limited to:

• Lead the delivery of Deals R&Q activities within the first line of PwC’s risk and quality model, including engagement contracting, quality initiatives, delivery excellence priorities, and practice-facing risk support.

• Provide practical, risk-informed guidance to Deals partners and engagement teams on R&Q processes, compliance requirements, and complex or higher-risk engagement matters.

• Work closely with second-line risk teams and Deals leadership to support client and engagement risk management activities, ensuring alignment with firm policies and One Firm Risk requirements.

• Lead or support enhancements to tools, processes, and guidance used to identify, assess, monitor, and manage risk across the Deals engagement lifecycle.

• Apply strong knowledge of Deals services, engagement letters, contractual terms, and engagement acceptance processes to advise the business and identify practical risk management solutions.

• Analyze reporting data and emerging trends to develop insights for Deals leadership, inform risk priorities, and support continuous improvement across the practice.

• Track and manage issues arising from engagements and R&Q activities, including developing guidance, documentation, and action plans to support resolution and consistency.

• Lead or contribute to Risk and Quality projects, including regulatory initiatives, One Firm Risk priorities, and process improvement projects identified within the Deals R&Q group.

• Develop and deliver Deals R&Q training and communications for staff, partners, and other stakeholders, helping build awareness and strengthen quality behaviors across the practice.

• Prepare and review risk- and quality-related communications, including risk alerts, highlights, guidance materials, and leadership updates.

• Coach and support junior team members, helping build capability within the Deals R&Q team and supporting effective delivery of team priorities.

What You'll Bring

Your skills, knowledge, and experiences are what set you apart. Here's what we look for:

• Strong judgment, investigative, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess complex issues, manage ambiguity, and provide balanced, practical recommendations.

• Proven business experience in risk management, quality, advisory, professional services, or a related commercial environment, ideally with exposure to transactional or client-facing work.

• Demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders, influence outcomes, and communicate risk considerations clearly and confidently.

• Excellent communication, presentation, facilitation, and business writing skills, including the ability to prepare clear guidance and leadership-ready materials.

• Strong organizational, project management, and prioritization skills, with the ability to lead initiatives, manage multiple priorities, and work independently in a fast-paced environment.

• Keen interest in the PwC Deals practice and its services, with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with client-facing teams, partners, and risk management professionals in a collaborative environment.

• Experience coaching, supervising, and supporting the development of others, with a collaborative leadership style and commitment to building team capability.

• Undergraduate degree (business, commerce, law, or a related field); professional designations such as CPA, CFA, or risk management certifications would be considered an asset.

• PwC Canada is committed to cultivating an inclusive, hybrid work environment. Exact expectations for your team can be discussed with your interviewer.
  

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:

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