Risk & Independence Contract Specialist, Senior Manager

PWC

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Work type
On-site
Location
Tampa, FLRaleigh, NCCharlotte, NCChicago, ILCincinnati, OH
Salary
$91,000–$321,500 / yr
Employment
Contractor
Posted
6 days ago

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Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $192k
This role $206k
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This role pays more than 68% of similar roles. Most pay $161,881–$222,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $206k versus about $192k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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About PWC

PwC (PricewaterhouseCoopers) is one of the "Big Four" accounting and professional services firms, providing audit, tax, and advisory services to companies, governments, and institutions worldwide. Industry: Professional Services & Accounting

PWC currently has 46 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $99,000–$232,000 across 44 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Risk & Independence Contract Specialist, Senior Manager

As a Senior Manager in Risk & Quality at PwC, you will lead enterprise risk management initiatives focusing on business continuity and regulatory compliance. Your day-to-day responsibilities include negotiating complex commercial contracts with clients' procurement teams, assessing contract risks, and developing internal controls to ensure compliance. You will collaborate closely with diverse teams to implement robust risk management frameworks and enhance operational resilience. This role demands a strategic mindset, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to translate technical terms into actionable guidance for stakeholders. Ideal candidates have at least 6 years of experience in managed services contract negotiations and a deep understanding of finance, technology, cyber, or regulatory compliance domains. A Juris Doctorate is preferred, along with expertise in drafting and reviewing detailed risk and legal terms.

What you'll do

  • Manage contract reviews to strengthen delivery and compliance with risk management frameworks.
  • Negotiate sell-side services contracts by redlining terms directly with clients' legal teams.
  • Identify and mitigate operational risks in managed services engagements across diverse teams.
  • Educate stakeholders on contract provisions to prevent issues and ensure effective execution.
  • Develop internal controls to enhance contract compliance and reduce exposure throughout delivery.
  • Lead governance and alignment of contract risk management, ensuring clear audit trails.

What we're looking for

  • At least 6 years of experience in contract management or related field.
  • Substantive negotiation of complex commercial contracts and detailed review/redlining of risk, legal, and commercial terms.
  • Understanding of managed services offerings including finance, technology, cyber, and risk & regulatory services.
  • Ability to translate contract provisions into clear guidance for stakeholders and clients.
  • Leading process improvement initiatives in contracting approaches and processes.
  • Juris Doctorate degree preferred with experience in managing contract negotiations autonomously.

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