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Risk Assurance Technical Lead Author - Flexible Working Available

Employer
PwC
Location
London (Greater)
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
15 Aug 2019

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Job Details

This role is being offered on a 12 month fixed term basis and can be based at any one of our PwC offices nationally


About the Team
A career in Learning and Development, within Internal Firm Services, will provide you with the opportunity to contribute to the success of our people by developing quality and relevant learning initiatives that constantly improve the PwC experience. You’ll help us identify and source the best instructors, develop learning and performance improvement solutions across traditional and virtual classroom environments, and consult with other areas of the Firm to ensure our curriculums and initiatives support the PwC strategy.

Reporting to the Technical Content Senior Manager, the Risk Assurance (RA) Technical Lead Author is responsible for the development of RA technical learning content which includes all entry routes (e.g. Technology Assurance, Business, Risks and Controls, Apprenticeships and Interns) as well as proposition training from Associate to Partner. We operate in a strict regulatory environment based on defined learning objectives, findings from regulatory reviews and input from various subject matter
experts (SMEs).

 

The work undertaken and the specific projects you will be involved with will be based on your skillset and areas of expertise and interests. A background working in RA is preferable but not mandatory.

 

About the Role
The Assurance Technical Lead Author is responsible for applying foundation design skills in conjunction with their technical Assurance expertise to develop Assurance training material for classroom or technology-enabled solutions. As current client facing practitioners, the authors are the first line of defence to ensure materials are technically accurate, however, they will work closely with the relevant SMEs.

Specifically, they will be responsible for designing and writing Assurance technical learning materials in partnership with experienced T&D professionals including both new content required to address emerging business requirements, and substantial tailoring of existing UK content to reflect changing business requirements. This will be across a range of delivery approaches, e.g. face-to-face sessions, simulation or elearn.

 

Who we are looking forRequirements

 

  • Experience working in RA is preferable but not required

  • A strong interest in RA is required

  • Have strong technical Assurance skills – with current client engagement exposure

  • Have a strong working knowledge of Aura and other systems / tools used within the Assurance environment

  • Work and operate within an environment of constant regulatory scrutiny

  • Strong interest in T&D design and delivery, and application of 70 20 10

  • Proven ability to self-motivate and work independently as well as a track record of working professionally and collaboratively as part of a wider-team

  • Ability to build and maintain good relationships

  • Communicate confidently and effectively, both in written and verbal form

  • Innovative and creative in approaching new challenges

  • Proven ability to work to deadlines and manage time effectively

  • Effectively use online collaboration tools e.g. online meetings and Google@Work

  • An experience of tutoring / facilitating Assurance programmes would be beneficial



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Not the role for you?

Did you know PwC offer flexible contract arrangements as well as contingent work ( ie temporary or day rate contracting)?

The skills we look for in future employees

All our people need to demonstrate the skills and behaviours that support us in delivering our business strategy. This is important to the work we do for our business, and our clients. These skills and behaviours make up our global leadership framework, ‘The PwC Professional’ and are made up of five core attributes; whole leadership, technical capabilities, business acumen, global acumen and relationships.

Learn more here www.pwc.com/uk/careers/experienced/apply

Diversity

We work in a changing world which offers great opportunities for people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We seek to attract and employ the best people from the widest talent pool, as well as those who reflect the diverse nature of our society. And we aim to encourage a culture where people can be themselves and be valued for their strengths. Creating value through diversity is what makes us strong as a business and as an organisation with an increasingly agile workforce, we're open to flexible working arrangements where appropriate.

Learn more here www.pwc.com/uk/diversity

Company

Your career is just that; yours. You choose it. You live it. You make it happen. To get the best from it, you need the best opportunities. That’s why opportunities are at the heart of a career with us. Opportunities to grow as an individual, to build lasting relationships and make an impact in a place where people, quality and value mean everything.  What we do We’re one of the world’s leading professional services organisations. From 158 countries, we help our clients, some of the most successful organisations on the globe, as well as its most dynamic entrepreneurs and thriving private businesses, to create the value they want. We help to measure, protect and enhance the things that matter most to them.  Where you could work: Assurance Consulting Financial Advisory/ Deals Human Resource Services Internal Firm Services PwC Legal LLP Tax Technology As a leading professional services network we’re confident we can offer outstanding training and development opportunities, exposure to multi-disciplinary teams, and support from industry-leading experts. Discover where your talent could take you and join an employer focused on helping you reach your full potential. Take the opportunity of a lifetime

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