MidFull TimeEN
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At Crowe, you can build a meaningful and rewarding career. With real flexibility to balance work with life moments, you’re trusted to deliver results and make an impact. We embrace you for who you are, care for your well-being, and nurture your career. Everyone has equitable access to opportunities for career growth and leadership. Over our 80-year history, delivering excellent service through innovation has been a core part of our DNA across our audit, tax, and consulting groups. That’s why we continuously invest in innovative ideas, such as AI-enabled insights and technology-powered solutions, to enhance our services. Join us at Crowe and embark on a career where you can help shape the future of our industry.
Job Description:
The Contract Management Associate supports the day-to-day administration of the contract management function within Firm Risk Management. This role assists with contract lifecycle activities, maintains accurate documentation, and supports compliance with firm policies and procedures. The Associate works collaboratively with Quality & Risk Management, Legal, partners, and business unit leadership to help ensure contracts are processed efficiently and accurately. They may also assist in the delivery of training to business unit personnel on contract management workflows and technology tools.
This is a dynamic, fast-paced environment with frequently shifting priorities; the successful candidate must be able to quickly assess and triage incoming contracts, adapt to changing timelines, and maintain accuracy under pressure.
This role is designed for an early-career professional who has developed foundational knowledge in contract management, business operations, and professional services practices and would like to expand on that knowledge. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong attention to detail, organization, accountability, and a willingness to learn and grow within a collaborative team environment.
Responsibilities
Support the administration of contract lifecycle processes, including document preparation, tracking, routing, and record maintenance.
Prioritize and respond to a high volume of incoming contract requests, escalating issues appropriately to ensure timely resolution.
Maintain accurate and organized contract documentation in contract management systems and shared repositories.
Assist with data entry, reporting, and updates within contract management systems (e.g., Icertis) to help ensure data accuracy and integrity.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including Legal, Quality & Risk Management, and business unit personnel, to support contract processing activities.
Monitor contract intake and workflow activities to support timely execution and delivery.
Assist in preparing contract-related reports and maintaining up-to-date records and documentation.
Assist management with other contract-related activities as requested.
Support team process improvement efforts by identifying opportunities for increased efficiency and workflow consistency.
Participate in training and learning opportunities related to contract management processes, systems, and business operations.
Communicate professionally and provide timely updates regarding assigned tasks and contract activities.
Organize and prioritize assigned work to meet deadlines while maintaining quality and accuracy.
Qualifications Required
Bachelor’s degree in business, law, or a related field, or equivalent relevant work experience.
Candidate must have at least three (3) years of experience in contract administration, legal support, business operations, or a related professional services environment preferred.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Effective English written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple assignments and follow established processes and procedures.
Willingness to learn contract management systems and business processes.
Should be comfortable to work 5:00 PM - 2:00 AM (IST) timings.
Preferred (Not Required)
Exposure to contract management systems or workflow tools.
Understanding of professional services business practices.
Experience supporting administrative processes or operational workflows.
Interest in process improvement and operational efficiency initiatives.
We expect the candidate to uphold Crowe’s values of Care, Trust, Courage, and Stewardship. These values define who we are. We expect all of our people to act ethically and with integrity at all times.
Our Benefits:
At Crowe, we know that great people are what makes a great firm. We value our people and offer employees a comprehensive benefits package. Learn more about what working at Crowe can mean for you!
How You Can Grow:
We will nurture your talent in an inclusive culture that values diversity. You will have the chance to meet on a consistent basis with your Career Coach that will guide you in your career goals and aspirations. Learn more about where talent can prosper!
More about Crowe:
Crowe Capability Center – India, operating under the legal entity C3 India Delivery Centre LLP (formerly known as Crowe Horwath IT Services LLP) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Crowe LLP (U.S.A.), a public accounting, consulting and technology firm with offices around the world. Crowe LLP is an independent member firm of Crowe Global, one of the largest global accounting networks in the world. The network consists of more than 200 independent accounting and advisory firms in more than 130 countries around the world.
Crowe does not accept unsolicited candidates, referrals or resumes from any staffing agency, recruiting service, sourcing entity or any other third-party paid service at any time. Any referrals, resumes or candidates submitted to Crowe, or any employee or owner of Crowe without a pre-existing agreement signed by both parties covering the submission will be considered the property of Crowe, and free of charge.
We are committed to a merit-based hiring process, evaluating all candidates consistently using objective, job-related criteria such as relevant experience, demonstrated skills, measurable impact, and alignment with the role’s responsibilities, and making employment decisions in a fair and inclusive manner free from discrimination.
