Line of Service Advisory Industry/Sector Not Applicable Specialism Deals Management Level Senior Manager &

Summary A career in Deals Risk & Quality will provide you with the opportunity to help protect PwC’s reputation and enhance the Firm’s profitability by enabling our Deals practice to effectively manage risk and deliver with quality. As part of our One Firm Risk model, members of our team have an extensive track record of managing our overall risk management needs. We focus on supporting the business in delivering quality services to our clients and effective risk management through the engagement life cycle. The Deals practice continues to experience growth, and the Risk and Quality team must respond to those evolving needs.

The Deals

Risk and Quality (Deals R&Q;) group is seeking an experienced Senior Manager to join our team. The successful candidate will provide leadership and operational oversight across key Deals R&Q; activities, partnering with the Deals practice and Risk and Quality stakeholders to support effective risk management, quality delivery, and continuous improvement. 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 robust 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. 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. The posted salary range represents the expected hiring range for PwC locations in major city centres.

Given our national recruiting approach, ranges may vary for positions in other locations. During the hiring process,



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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. 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, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Coaching and Feedback, Coaching and Training, Communication, Compliance Advisement, Compliance Oversight, Compliance Program Implementation, Compliance Risk Assessment, Confidential Information Handling, Contract Review, Contractual Risk Mitigation, Contractual Risk Monitoring, Contract Writing, Creativity, Crisis Management, Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Data Security, Discretion and Business Ethics, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy {+ 40 more} Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified) Travel Requirements Not Specified Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

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📌 Deals - Risk and Quality, Senior Manager (Toronto)
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