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Assurance - Market Value Direct - Senior Associate

PwC  •  Auckland, NZ (Onsite)  •  3 hours ago
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Job Description

Management Level

Senior Associate

& Summary

Kia ora,

Innovate. Build. Reinvent. Make your skills count at PwC New Zealand.

At PwC, our purpose is clear: to build trust in society and solve important problems.

This is a place to keep growing. You’ll learn from the best, take on meaningful challenges, and make a lasting impact for our clients, our communities, and Aotearoa.

Ngākōreromotēneitūranga About the role

As a Asia Pacific centre of excellence, the MVD (Market Value Direct) team focuses on supporting clients and audit teams across the region by estimating appropriate valuations on their financial instruments – from simple equity holdings to complex structured products.

Many of PwC’s clients hold financial instruments – equities, debt, derivatives, etc. The problem is, it helps to have an independent view on the value of these transactions. Whether it’s estimating the valuation impact of credit risk, capturing the impact of complex terms or managing poor or non-existent input data, this can be a real challenge and that’s where clients turn to PwC’s MVD team for help.

As a Senior Associatein our Assurance – MVDteam,you'llplay a key role in delivering high-quality audit engagements while building trusted client relationships.You'lllead the planning and execution of projects, manage risks and commercial outcomes, and contribute to business development, working alongside a collaborative team to deliver meaningful results for our clients.

This is a permanent, full-time opportunity,minimum of37.5 hoursper week.

Your day-to-day could include:

  • Perform valuations across a wide range of financial instruments, from straightforward tohighly complexproducts, using market data and valuation models.

  • Manage multiple valuation engagements from planning through to delivery, ensuring work is completed on time and to a high standard.

  • Review valuation models,reportsand supporting analysis to ensure accuracy, quality and compliance with accounting and regulatory requirements.

  • Partner with clients and audit teams to provide technical advice and support on financial instrument valuations and fair value assessments.

  • Coach and mentor junior team members, while contributing to knowledge sharing, processimprovementsand the ongoing development of the team's valuationexpertise

Ngāpūkengakakaweamaiekoe, kawhakawhanakehiarāneiitēneitūrangaSkills you will bring or develop in this role

  • Bachelor's Degree or above in a quantitative field such as mathematics, physics, economics, financeetc.

  • 3+ yearsof professional experience for a financial or professional services firm.

  • Significant understanding of financial instruments with practical experience in the valuation of derivatives.

  • Theability to successfully deliver multiple engagements concurrently.

  • Attention to detail and ability to self-check or check workings of others to ensure quality delivery of output and service.

  • Knowledge of AI tools and some coding experience, such as Python, VBA or similar, with an interest in using these skills responsibly to improve workflows, support dataanalysisand enhance valuation modelling.

  • Strong communicationskills, with an ability to collaborate effectively within a team environment, in addition to being able to successfully convey engagement progress, issues rising, and observations to various stakeholders.

Ngāāhuatangahirahiraotemahi ki PwC / Highlights of working at PwC NZ

  • Rewards- Discretionary bonus opportunities; generous referral bonuses; retail discounts & deals

  • Growth- Global network; leadership development; A.I. tools and training; formal learning pathways

  • Wellbeing- $250 annual wellbeing allowance;Life & income protection;Sonder/EAP/Headspace;15dayspaid sick leave; group-rate health insurance (eligibility applies)

  • Reputation- PwC is known for shaping tomorrow. Join us and you’llaccelerate your career while helping clients and communities solve their most important problems.

  • Flexibility- Flexible working; supportive coaching culture

  • Time off- Twopaidrecognition daysoffprovided each yearduring ourannual summer shutdown period;purchaseup to two extra weeks’ annual leave

  • Whānau & community- Paid parental leave for all parents with flexible options and financial planning support; inclusive networks; paid volunteering leave

teahatāuetatariana? / What are you waiting for?

Belong to a community of problem solvers where differences are embraced.We’llempower you with technology, coaching,flexibilityand trust to make a meaningful difference. Learn more on our careers site at https://www.pwc.co.nz/careers.html

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Ngāwhakautuki opātaiYour questions answered

Motuhake / Independence:Maintainingindependence is fundamental todemonstratingthat PwC has not been influenced by any relationships or situations that undermine our objectivity. This role requires anindependencereview process.

Tono tikamai Please apply directly:We’renot currently partnering with recruitment agencies for this role. Ifyou’dlike to be considered, please apply directly -we’dlove to hear from you.

Naumaingātonowawe We encourage early applications:This role may close before the listed date if weidentifya suitable candidate.

Atamaihangahanga A.I. usage:Please note that secure, A.I.-enabled tools may support parts of our recruitment process, but all applications are reviewed and decisions made by our people.

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

Yes

Job Posting End Date

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About PwC

At PwC, we help clients drive their companies to the leading edge. We’re a tech-forward, people-empowered network with more than 370,000 people in 149 countries. Across audit and assurance, tax and legal, deals and consulting we help build, accelerate and sustain momentum. Find out more at www.pwc.com.

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