Reconciliation -DCM-Associate-Operate

At PwC, our people in finance consulting specialise in providing consulting services related to financial management and strategy. These individuals analyse client needs, develop financial solutions, and offer guidance and support to help clients optimise their financial performance, improve decision-making, and achieve their financial goals. In financial operations at PwC, you will specialise in improving the efficiency and effectiveness of financial operations within organisations. Your work will involve assessing financial processes, identify areas for improvement, and design and implement solutions to streamline financial operations, enhance controls, and reduce costs. You will be responsible for providing guidance on financial systems implementation, process automation, and financial shared services.

Driven by curiosity, you are a reliable, contributing member of a team. In our fast-paced environment, you are expected to adapt to working with a variety of clients and team members, each presenting varying challenges and scope. Every experience is an opportunity to learn and grow. You are expected to take ownership and consistently deliver quality work that drives value for our clients and success as a team. As you navigate through the Firm, you build a brand for yourself, opening doors to more opportunities.

Skills

Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:

• Apply a learning mindset and take ownership for your own development.
• Appreciate diverse perspectives, needs, and feelings of others.
• Adopt habits to sustain high performance and develop your potential.
• Actively listen, ask questions to check understanding, and clearly express ideas.
• Seek, reflect, act on, and give feedback.
• Gather information from a range of sources to analyse facts and discern patterns.
• Commit to understanding how the business works and building commercial awareness.
• Learn and apply professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), uphold the Firm's code of conduct and independence requirements.
  
  

Role 5: Reconciliation Analyst

Process: OTC

Level: Associate

Position

Role summary:

The Reconciliation team is responsible for overseeing the end-to-end reconciliation process for our safeguarding entities, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial data. This role focuses on managing complex exceptions, driving process improvements, and serving as a contact for cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily execution of safeguarding reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Lead the analysis and resolution of complex, aged, and high-value reconciliation breaks.
• Coordinate with Controllership, Treasury, and Engineering teams on exception analysis and resolution.
• Own and manage the creation, updating, and enhancement of process documentation, including runbooks, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and Lucid charts.
• Mentor and provide guidance to Reconciliation Analysts (Manager level), acting as a point of escalation.
• Report on reconciliation status, key metrics, and risks to senior leadership.
• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly reconciliations of client assets and company accounts.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies between internal records and external sources (exchanges, custodians, banks).
• Support month-end and quarter-end close activities related to reconciliation.
• Collaborate with Finance, Treasury, and Operations teams to ensure data integrity.
• Identify root causes of reconciliation breaks and implement preventive measures.
• Support internal and external audit requests related to safeguarding and reconciliation processes.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Analyst: 2+ years of experience in reconciliation processes, finance operations, or accounting, preferably in fintech or global environments.
• Strong understanding of reconciliation methodologies and controls.
• Proficiency in reconciliation software and accounting software.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel (advanced formulas, pivot tables, VLOOKUP).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
• Strong cross-functional communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Process improvement mindset and ability to identify automation opportunities.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in cryptocurrency, digital assets, or financial services industry.
• Knowledge of blockchain technology and digital asset custody.
• Experience with safeguarding regulations and requirements.
• Understanding of treasury operations and cash management.
• Project management experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
  
  

Required Tools

• Microsoft Office
• NetSuite
• Google Suite
• Slack
• SnowFlake
  
  

Preferred Tools

• Lucidchart
• FloQast
• Looker
• Jira
• Confluence
• Workday
• Bank Portals
• Kyriba