Deals Fraud & Forensics Senior Manager New

Job Description & Summary

Description

We’re a team trusted to shape the biggest moves in business. We look for those who lead with precision when the stakes are high - bold, sharp, and decisive minds behind every successful move.

SHAPING TOMORROW

Make a real impact, today, and tomorrow, through work that matters. Here, you will tackle today’s toughest challenges with a future-focused mindset; so our clients turn to us first when it matters most.

Make a real impact

In this dynamic environment, we are looking for a seasoned and commercially astute Senior Manager to join our Deals & Strategy, Fraud & Forensics team in Athens. You’ll lead high-impact engagements, drive strategic growth, and shape the direction of the practice, all while mentoring the next generation of forensics professionals and redefining what’s possible.

The Deals & Strategy Fraud and Forensics team offers services designed to help organisations manage risks related to fraud, disputes, and other critical events and emerge stronger. Our offerings include conducting fraud investigations, enhanced by eDiscovery and advanced data analytics, to identify fraudulent activities and efficiently collect digital evidence. Additionally, we specialise in dispute resolution, encompassing commercial and M&A disputes, as well as claim support. This includes calculating damages to strengthen or counter legal claims and providing expert testimony in legal proceedings.

As part of our team, you will:

Leading and overseeing multiple project teams towards the efficient and timely delivery of high-profile and sensitive assignments, including:

Leading and overseeing a diverse portfolio of engagements across the full range of Forensics service offerings, including forensic investigations (e.g. financial statement fraud, asset misappropriation, procurement fraud, bribery and corruption, anti-competitive behaviour) and Special Reviews; eDiscovery procedures covering the acquisition, processing and review of electronically stored information; Quantification of Damages / Loss of Profit and Claims; Non-Permitted Leakage and Completion Accounts Reviews post-closing in M&A Transactions; and the review and analysis of business plans, forecasts, estimates and presenting findings as a Financial Expert witness in Disputes / Arbitrations.

Overseeing and participating end-to-end in the service delivery of multiple engagements, including managing senior client relationships, defining, delegating and supervising tasks, monitoring engagement workstreams, timelines and budgets, and ensuring deliverables adhere to the firm’s quality standards and risk management policies. The role demands strong technical expertise, hands-on involvement in the work, and actively educating, coaching and teaching junior staff with less experience on how to perform the work and draft reports

Directing and strategising the approach and methodology for complex engagements within the context of each case and engagement’s needs, to produce a clear, well-structured, focused and targeted scope of services to be offered, bringing clarity to both the client and the delivery team

Managing and resolving sensitive, demanding and often complex client situations with composure and sound judgment

Demonstrating a sound risk management understanding, strong adherence to risk management policies and the ability to proactively identify and escalate issues

Demonstrating creative thinking and designing hypothesis-based approaches to solving important problems

Leading client interviews, managing senior stakeholder relationships and chairing project steering meetings

Building and maintaining long-lasting, trust-based relationships with senior client stakeholders, internal leadership and external peers, and acting as a key point of contact for the practice

Acting as a role model and people leader – developing, mentoring and coaching managers and junior staff, and being accountable for their career growth, performance and development

Driving collaboration with PwC Fraud and Forensics specialists across the global PwC network, leading cross-border engagements and leveraging the firm’s international capabilities

Leading and originating business development activities, including the development and execution of go-to-market strategies, proposals, pitch presentations and thought leadership materials

Shaping the strategic direction of the practice, spearheading product development efforts and representing the Forensics practice in external forums, industry events and client workshops

Being a driver for change, championing the adoption of new technologies, data analytics tools and innovative approaches that enhance service delivery

What you bring matters

10+ years of working experience in a Big-4 or mid-tier professional services firm, out of which 5+ years in a Forensics practice managerial role, is required. Complementary working experience in Statutory Audit, Tax Audit, Internal Audit, Business Recovery Services or other relevant offerings is strongly preferred.

Excellent academic track record including a bachelor’s or postgraduate degree from a top-tier university in Accounting and Finance, Forensic Accounting, Economics, Engineering, Business Administration or other related field

An ACA, ACCA, CFE, CIA or equivalent professional qualification is required

A proficient user of MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Visio etc.) with demonstrated experience in D&A tools (Power Query, Power Pivot, BI, Alteryx) and AI tools, and a commitment to continuous upskilling in data analytics and technology-enabled solutions

Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, a synthesiser with attention to detail and thinking outside the box mentality

Excellent organisation skills to manage large volumes of information/data

Excellent report writing, data analysis and presentation skills

A highly motivated leader with an inquisitive mindset and relentless appetite to solving important problems and finding facts

Ability to express ideas verbally and in writing, in a clear, concise and professional manner, in English & in Greek

Significant hands-on experience in fraud investigations, eDiscovery, dispute resolution, damages quantification, or the design and testing of controls to prevent fraud risk

Deep understanding of financial risks, business processes, accounting document flows and internal controls

Proven people leadership and project management skills, including experience managing teams of 5+ members

Solid experience with Financial Modelling or reviewing clients’ financial models and business plans

Military service fulfilled for candidates that are required to serve

BRING YOUR BEST, EVERYDAY

Your skills, integrity, and curiosity make the difference. At PwC Greece, we match that with an environment that brings out your best every day – supported by people who inspire, challenge, and grow with you.

What we offer goes beyond a competitive package. It’s about creating the conditions for you to learn, belong, and deliver impact. That means:

Your work life-balance supported by a hybrid working model

Your creativity sparked in collaborative office spaces

Your career growing through local and global opportunities

Your development advanced with continuous learning and professional certifications

Your well-being cared for with extra leave days and wellness initiatives

Your perspective valued in an inclusive team where your impact matters

Want to unlock new value by applying your unique perspective and talents? At PwC Greece, you lead by example. Our standards for quality and care are high – and together we surpass them. We redefine possibilities for our clients and communities.

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