Job descriptionPwC’s Operate delivers operational and managed services solutions to clients across a range of situations often associated with their regulatory, risk and/or compliance agendas. We bring together regulatory insight, highly skilled operational resources and an unrivalled technology offering to provide a high quality and cost effective solution to operational delivery challenges.Our capabilities stretch across a number of Service Areas including; Financial Crime, Customer Management, Compliance Testing, PMO, Contract Solutions, Finance Solutions, Business Operations, Change Solutions and Technology Solutions. We have over 2,000 people located in our purpose built, secure delivery centre in Belfast; across our regional offices in London, Manchester, Birmingham, Cardiff, Glasgow and Edinburgh; and on a range of client sites.This Associate role will vary depending on your individual experience and skillset, and also the nature of the individual projects on which you will work, but may include:Gathering/collation of financial informationPerforming compliance checks on client documentationDocument collation, evidencing paper trail of transactionsRegulatory remediation and quality compliance testingResearch - collating and preparing reportsData input of key information into spreadsheets and or proprietary systemsContract and documentation review - identify key facts, anomalies, etc.Complaint handling and customer redress Qualifications & ExperienceWe are looking for a number of candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds, to strengthen our existing team of client associates. We therefore welcome candidates who are:Graduates with a 2:2 or above from Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics degree subjects keen to build a career in financial servicesAttributesAbility to apply a logical and analytical approach to workAbility to manage time, prioritise tasks and work under tight deadlinesSelf-starter and motivated to succeedProfessionally sceptical mindsetExcellent written and verbal communication skillsAptitude for learning new systems and IT applications What is in it for you?This is a challenging but rewarding role, directly influencing team members to achieve our strategic growth ambitions. You will also be given the opportunity to employ your skills across a broad range of client programmes. We’re also exceptionally passionate about providing you with the necessary skills, experience and training to help you develop both personally and professionally. You’ll therefore be included on our specific training framework, tailored to match your skills, needs and career aspirations. Fully funded by us, you’ll complete externally accredited qualifications that will benefit you in the roles you are working in.Our training programme is further enhanced through a variety of softer skills training sessions focusing on your relationships right through to leadership skills.In addition to the client projects and training, our employees are also rewarded with various other benefits offered as part of your employment:Our dedicated internal Careers Service.Competitive salary25 days standard holiday pro rata, with options to increase this through your benefits packageA flexible benefits scheme that be tailored to suit your (and your family’s) needs. Provision of a group pension plan with additional funding provided by PwC Where will you be based?The role will be based in Belfast; however as a result of the wide variety of clients and projects, you may be asked to work in other locations within the UK and beyond for short, medium and long term periods of time. Your desire and ability to do this will be discussed as part of the recruitment process. Candidates who are unable or do not wish to work on projects in other locations will still be consideredNot the role for you? Did you know PwC offer arrangements as well as (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.