Ethics, Independence, and Conflict Associate

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Job Description:

Position Summary

The Ethics, Independence & Conflicts Associate supports the firm’s Ethics, Independence & Conflicts programs by performing operational, monitoring, and support activities across personal independence, conflicts, and monitoring functions. This role assists in maintaining compliance with applicable independence rules, firm policies, and regulatory requirements through accurate processing, documentation, and coordination of compliance and monitoring activities.

The Associate is responsible for executing routine processes, maintaining compliance systems and documentation, supporting research and data gathering, and assisting with the resolution of potential ethics, independence, or conflict matters. The role works closely with Senior Associates, Managers, engagement teams, and other stakeholders to support the effective operation of the firm’s governance framework.

This position provides foundational support across multiple compliance areas and contributes to the consistency, accuracy, and reliability of the firm’s ethics, independence, and conflicts processes.

Key Responsibilities

Personal Independence Support

• Assist in maintaining personal independence information within monitoring systems and related data.
• Support review processes by organizing and validating information related to financial relationships and independence requirements.
• Assist in identifying incomplete or inconsistent information and follow up for clarification as needed.
• Escalate potential independence concerns or unusual items to Senior Associates or Managers.

Conflicts Support

• Assist in performing conflict checks and relationship reviews for prospective and existing engagements.
• Compile and organize information used in conflict search and review processes.
• Support documentation of conflict checks, including maintaining records of search results and related analyses.
• Follow established procedures for escalating potential conflicts or unclear matters for further review.

Monitoring and Operations Support

• Assist in executing monitoring activities designed to assess compliance with ethics and independence policies and procedures.
• Maintain records of monitoring activities and support tracking of results and follow-up actions.
• Perform basic data validation and quality checks related to monitoring processes.
• Support documentation of monitoring outcomes and identified issues.

Systems and Data Management

• Maintain accurate and complete information within independence, conflicts, and monitoring systems.
• Perform data entry, updates, and validation activities across compliance platforms.
• Assist with system testing, data validation, and implementation of enhancements.
• Follow established procedures for maintaining data integrity across integrated systems.

Issue Identification and Escalation

• Identify potential data inconsistencies, compliance concerns, or process issues during routine activities.
• Gather relevant information to support review of potential issues.
• Escalate matters requiring analysis or interpretation to Senior Associates or Managers.
• Maintain documentation of identified issues and related actions.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Coordinate with Senior Associates and team members across personal independence, conflicts, and monitoring functions.
• Work with engagement teams and firm personnel to obtain required information and support compliance processes.
• Respond to basic inquiries regarding processes, systems, and requirements.

Process Support and Documentation

• Follow established procedures, policies, and controls related to ethics, independence, and conflicts processes.
• Maintain documentation and records supporting compliance activities.
• Assist with preparation of materials for internal reviews, audits, or regulatory inquiries.
• Support ongoing process standardization and documentation efforts.

Training and Administrative Support

• Assist with preparation and distribution of training materials and communications related to ethics and independence requirements.
• Support administrative aspects of training and awareness initiatives.
• Maintain records related to training and compliance communications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field preferred
• 0–2 years of experience in public accounting, compliance, risk management, or professional services operations
• Basic understanding of professional services or regulatory environments preferred
• Experience working with data systems or enterprise platforms preferred
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

Key Competencies

• Attention to detail and process discipline
• Basic analytical and problem-solving skills
• Regulatory and compliance awareness (developing)
• Effective communication and teamwork
• Ability to follow established procedures and escalate appropriately
• Organization and time management
• Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information
• Adaptability and willingness to learn

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.