Forensics Manager

Job Description & Summary

At PwC, our people in forensic services focus on identifying and preventing fraudulent activities, conducting investigations, and maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements. Individuals in this field play a crucial role in safeguarding organisations against financial crimes and maintaining ethical business practices.

In fraud, investigations and regulatory enforcement at PwC, you will focus on identifying and preventing fraudulent activities, conducting investigations, and confirming compliance with regulatory requirements. You will play a crucial role in safeguarding organisations against financial crimes and maintaining ethical business practices.

PwC is looking for a Manager to join our Forensic and Financial Crime Compliance team in Kazakhstan, working with clients across Eurasia. 
 
General information 

We help financial institutions, corporates and public sector organisations investigate suspected misconduct, prevent financial crime and strengthen compliance. Our work spans corporate investigations, fraud risk management, anti-bribery and anti-corruption, AML/CFT, sanctions and integrity due diligence. 

You will lead engagements, develop colleagues and build client relationships, working closely with partners and specialists across the PwC network. 

Your responsibilities 

• Lead engagements from scoping and planning through to reporting, taking responsibility for delivery, quality and deadlines. 

• Manage investigations into suspected fraud, corruption, misappropriation and conflicts of interest. Plan investigative procedures, analyse documents and transactions, conduct interviews and develop findings supported by evidence. 

• Assess and improve financial crime compliance programmes, including anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT), know your customer and customer due diligence (KYC/CDD), sanctions screening and transaction monitoring. 

• Assess fraud and compliance risks, test the design and operating effectiveness of controls, and help clients strengthen anti-fraud and anti-bribery programmes through practical remediation. 

• Prepare and review clear, objective reports and present findings and recommendations to senior stakeholders. Work with data analytics and forensic technology specialists where the engagement requires their expertise. 

• Manage day-to-day client relationships, clarify expectations and keep engagement leaders informed of significant findings, scope changes and delivery risks. 

• Manage engagement budgets, staffing and financial performance, including billing and follow-up on outstanding fees. 

• Supervise and coach team members, review their work and provide constructive feedback. Contribute to training and the development of practical tools and methodologies. 

• Support business development through proposals, engagement scoping, fee estimates and client presentations. Identify opportunities to address further client needs and collaborate with other PwC teams. 

• Maintain confidentiality and uphold PwC’s quality, independence and risk management requirements. 
  

What you bring 

• At least 5 years of relevant experience in forensic investigations, financial crime compliance, fraud risk management or related advisory work, gained in professional services, financial institutions or relevant corporate or regulatory roles. 

• Demonstrated experience leading projects or substantial workstreams, supervising colleagues and taking ownership of deliverables. 

• Strong expertise in forensic investigations and/or financial crime compliance, with the ability and interest to develop across related areas. 

• A sound understanding of business processes, financial transactions and internal controls, and the ability to apply relevant regulatory requirements to practical client situations. 

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, economics, law, business or another relevant discipline. 

• Excellent report writing, presentation and communication skills in English and Russian, including the ability to explain complex findings clearly and handle sensitive discussions. 

• Strong analytical skills, confident use of Excel and the ability to work with financial and transactional data. 

• Professional scepticism, sound judgement and the ability to manage competing priorities. Willingness to travel for assignments across the region.

Additional experience we value 

• A relevant professional qualification, such as CFE, CAMS, ICA, ACCA, CPA or CIA. 

• Experience with forensic data analytics, eDiscovery, financial crime technology or compliance remediation projects. 

• Experience working across jurisdictions or with clients in Central Asia and the Caucasus. 

• Knowledge of Kazakh or other languages used across the region. 

Why join our team 

• Lead investigations and compliance projects that help clients resolve sensitive issues and make informed decisions. 

• Work across sectors and markets in Eurasia, collaborating with specialists from PwC’s international network. 

• Work closely with partners and senior colleagues, with opportunities to strengthen your technical expertise and leadership skills. 

• Play an active role in developing our team, expanding client relationships and shaping the growth of the regional practice. 

Apply with your CV, highlighting the projects you have led and your experience in investigations and/or financial crime compliance.