Director, Process and Controls, Risk Consulting; UKI

Director, Process and Controls, Risk Consulting (UKI)

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EY’s Risk Consulting Practice helps leading organisations navigate complex risk landscapes, through providing insight and expertise to deliver integrated, technology-enabled solutions across areas such as risk management, internal audit and internal controls and controls transformation.

Risk management is a vital enabler within an organisation;
Boards and Executives leverage it to make informed decisions, deliver assurance over key risks and drive effective transformations. Our team works with many of the world’s leading organisations to address the critical challenges they face. In a world marked by uncertainty and complexity, our clients demand integrated, strategic, and tech-enabled end-to-end solutions. We are committed to delivering tailored risk offerings that place client value and relationships at the forefront of our efforts.

By prioritising risk, we empower organisations to navigate opportunities and transformations effectively. You can expect to engage with senior client personnel and deliver high-quality outcomes that drive meaningful results.

Our Risk team is made up of talented professionals who value curiosity, innovation and collaboration. Here, you will have an opportunity to build a career as unique as you are, supported by EY’s global scale, inclusive culture, and cutting-edge technology. We’re committed to your growth, offering exceptional career development, diverse experiences, and a flexible work-life balance, including hybrid working. This senior leadership role is suited to a driven, passionate individual with an established network and prior success in opportunity generation and sales.

We are seeking a highly skilled, experienced and strategic Director in Risk Consulting to join our dynamic Risk team. The ideal candidate will possess a robust network of relationships and industry knowledge across key risk consulting offers and sectors. You will play a key role in leading complex engagements and guiding our diverse set of clients across our various process and controls solutions.

This role requires a proven track record of leveraging industry networks to identify and convert opportunities, as well as the ability to build strong relationships with C-suite executives.

• Business Development:
  Established networks/relationships across key sectors. Leverage networks to identify, pursue, and convert opportunities, such as proposal development, contribution to additional sales, and production of thought leadership.
• Engagement Delivery:
  Lead and own the delivery of Risk Consulting engagements (e.g., risk management, internal audit, UK Corporate Reform, SOX 404, controls transformation) ensuring projects are effective, exceeding client expectations and identifying sell-on work.
• Agility:
  Self-start and balance sales activity with engagement management.
• Trusted Advisor:
  Act as a trusted advisor to clients, guiding on regulations such as UK Corporate Reform, US SOX, Global Internal Audit Standards and industry-specific requirements; advise on how these impact internal controls and reporting obligations.
• Client relationship management:
  Build and maintain strong client relationships, understanding needs and delivering tailored solutions.
• Process & Controls Leadership:
  Lead across process and controls solutions and develop a positive team culture.
• Solution Development:
  Develop new and enhance existing risk and controls offerings.
• Quality and
  
  Risk Management:
  
  Demonstrate a track record of quality and risk management compliance.
• Business Acumen:
  Understand broader business context including financial, operational, compliance and strategic factors.
• Learning and Development:
  Foster a culture of continuous learning and professional development.
• Collaboration:
  
  Work cross-functionally with internal and client teams to drive integrated risk management solutions.
• Team Mentorship:
  Mentor and develop Risk professionals and contribute to a positive team environment.
• Industry Knowledge:
  Stay informed about regulatory changes, technology…