Senior Manager, Internal Investigations (Forensics Investigations)

The Opportunity

As a Senior Manager, Internal Investigations (Forensics Investigations) you will lead internal investigations and support the resolution of claims, disputes, and potential fraud matters through forensic accounting, investigative, valuation, and economic skills within our Internal Firm Services practice. As a Senior Manager you will leverage influence, sound judgment, and strategic advising skills to guide complex work, develop diverse teams, and communicate clear, thoughtful messages to stakeholders. In this role at PwC, you will oversee multiple workstreams, validate findings with clients and internal stakeholders, coach team members through ambiguity, and help identify issues that may affect compliance, conduct, and business integrity.

Responsibilities

• Leading internal investigations involving fraud, misconduct, ethical concerns, and regulatory issues across complex business situations

• Planning investigative approaches, scoping workstreams, and aligning timelines, evidence needs, and reporting requirements

• Conducting witness interviews, reviewing records, and analyzing financial transactions to identify patterns, gaps, and potential exposure

• Applying forensic accounting methods, claims management systems, and digital tooling to support fact finding and case development

• Drafting clear investigative reports, case summaries, and recommendations for leadership and legal stakeholders

• Advising on financial crime prevention, compliance oversight, corrective actions, and regulatory response activities

• Coordinating sensitive case handling, attorney client privilege considerations, and confidentiality requirements throughout the investigation lifecycle

• Coaching team members, reviewing work products, and guiding complex matters through ambiguity and changing priorities

• Building relationships across business, legal, compliance, and risk teams to move investigations forward and resolve issues

• Identifying process improvements that strengthen fraud detection, investigation quality, and claims risk management

What You Must Have

• At least a High School Diploma or the equivalent degree

• At least 6 years of experience

What Sets You Apart

• Crafting clear investigative narratives from complex evidence and interviews

• Applying systems thinking to identify underlying issues and patterns

• Validating outcomes with clients and adapting to feedback

• Directing teams through ambiguity with composed decision-making

• Initiating coaching conversations and developing inclusive team capability

• Modeling professional standards, conduct requirements, and independence guidance

The salary range for this position is: $91,000 - $321,500. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. All hired individuals are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more. To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: https://pwc.to/benefits-at-a-glance

As PwC is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity); age; disability; genetic information (including family medical history); veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or, any other status protected by law.

PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy: https://pwc.to/H-1B-Lottery-Policy.

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