Line of Service

Tax

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

General Tax Consulting

Management Level

Director

Job Description & Summary

Why Join PwC Ireland? 

At PwC Ireland, you’ll be part of a purpose-driven organisation dedicated to building trust in society and solving our clients’ most complex challenges. Here, diverse teams collaborate across sectors and geographies to deliver innovative solutions that make a real difference. 

We invest in your growth through continuous learning, leadership development, and access to cutting-edge technology, empowering you to shape your career and impact the future of business and society. 

What we do:

We provide independent advice to both employers and individuals, to ensure that they are managing their pension arrangements effectively and efficiently. Whether you are an individual, a company or a Trustee board, our team focuses on delivering an honest, unbiased view of the pension and investment strategy that will work for you. 

Our financial planning team works with clients to establish clearly defined financial objectives. We support people to develop a tailored structure and discipline around their financial affairs, and as they plan their savings and investments, retirement and family protection.

What you will do:

As a Director in the team, you will lead a dynamic and diverse team of problem solvers with extensive consulting experience, contribute significantly to creating a culture of collaboration and team-based learning while helping our clients implement pension and investment solutions from strategy to execution. 

 

You'll lead complex and challenging assignments while building strategic relationships with a diverse client base. You’ll be expected to bring innovative ideas to clients while keeping abreast of the wider pension policy landscape. You will be market facing, driving business development initiatives across all industries and sectors. You’ll be expected to innovate to solve complex problems and collaborate to develop digital tools to help us maximize the client experience. 

Who we are looking for:

Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

• Responsible for the success of a challenging, evolving and varied portfolio of clients 
• Responsible for driving growth via business development initiatives. A successful candidate will have a proven track record of extensive market-based business development activities which enable them to build their profile in the market. 
• Proven track record of working collaboratively with teams across the wider practice. An ability to bring a cross functional mindset to client issues. 
• Responsible for building strong client relationships and demonstrating a clear desire to actively build wider PwC relationships.  
• A successful candidate will be responsible for contributing significantly to our team culture which is focused on collaboration, team based learning and real time feedback, support and coaching.  
• Lead by example in an environment where innovative thinking, curiosity and a self-led approach to learning are at the forefront of everything we do. It is critical that you maintain relevance in the marketplace.  
• Coach team members and drive the team to make a difference and deliver results in a responsible, authentic and passionate manner. 
• Design and lead training initiatives for the team, promoting a culture of continuous learning. 
• Support our digital transformation strategy. Digital innovation is a key part of our business and we challenge ourselves to embrace and leverage technology in how we provide solutions and advice to clients. 
• Set the tone in promoting risk management and compliance procedures. 
• Responsible for the financial aspects of projects including budgetary and time constraints. 

About you – Key skills and competencies: 

• At least 10 years' experience in the Pension or Investment consulting space with at least 5 years of managerial experience. The ideal candidate would have spent the majority of their time on consulting projects. 
• Degree in accounting, economics, finance, international business, law or other relevant disciplines/areas. 
• Post-graduate degree or qualification with a strong academic record. 
• Excellent business acumen; ability to think commercially on projects and share industry insights with teams. 
• Ability to identify gaps in the market, undertake and lead business development activities.  
• Actively seeks market facing opportunities to build their profile in the market. 
• Proven track record of being responsible for multiple complex projects within budgetary and time constraints while consistently delivering a strong level of client satisfaction. 
• Proven track record of delivering year on year profitable growth for the business. 
• Expert at successfully leading multiple engagements across all attributes including coaching and training, technical disciplines and financial management. 
• Exceptional technical skills and a proven track record of maintaining relevance in an evolving marketplace. 
• Ability to move easily between big picture thinking and managing relevant detail.   
• Ambitious – demonstrate strong commitment to personal self-directed learning and development, building market profile, seeking growth and progression opportunities. 
• Enthusiastic team player with a passion to coach, motivate and encourage others to achieve their potential. It is important to us that you recognise and reward the contribution of others and value the diversity of our team.  
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal. 

Our commitment to you 
We’re committed to building an inclusive culture that empowers our people to thrive and feel a sense of belonging at PwC. We seek to attract talented people from different backgrounds with diverse perspectives who can bring innovation and creativity. At PwC, your hard work doesn't go unnoticed. We celebrate your achievements not just within the firm, but among your peers as well. Our rewards are designed to fit your unique lifestyle and needs.  And because being part of PwC should be rewarding every day, you'll have access to PwC perks a handpicked selection of exclusive discounts, experiences, and extras just for being part of our team. 

 

Application support 
We are committed to an inclusive recruitment experience. If you require any adjustments during the application or interview process, please let us know ([email protected]). All requests will be treated confidentially and supported wherever possible to help you showcase your strengths. 

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)

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Required Skills

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Actuarial Analysis, AI Fluency, AI-Human Collaboration, Analytical Thinking, Artificial Intelligence (AI) Platform, Auditing, Benchmarking Studies, Coaching and Feedback, Communication, Communications Planning, Communications Strategy, Compliance Oversight, Complying With Regulations, Creativity, Data Analytics, Data Processing, Data Visualization, Defined Benefit Pension Scheme, Defined Contribution Plans, Digital Tooling, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation {+ 46 more}

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Travel Requirements

0%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

Yes

Government Clearance Required?

No

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