Controls Manager - Risk Advisory Services

Overview

As a Controls Advisory Manager in our Risk Advisory Services (RAS) team, you will be responsible for leading the delivery of controls and risk advisory engagements, managing client relationships and supporting the development of junior team members.

You will take day‑to‑day responsibility for engagements, ensuring work is delivered to a high standard, on time and within budget, while building trusted relationships with clients. You will also support Directors and Partners, contribute to the development of the Controls Advisory offering, and support marketing and business development activity across RAS.

• Proven experience delivering controls advisory, internal controls or risk management engagements, ideally within a professional services environment.
• Strong understanding of internal controls frameworks, including controls design, operating effectiveness, identification of deficiencies and remediation planning (e.g. US SOX, UK Corporate Governance Code or similar frameworks).
• A relevant professional qualification (e.g. ACA, ACCA, MIIA, CCAB or equivalent).
• Experience leading engagements at Manager level, including planning, delivery, review and senior stakeholder interaction; experience with GRC tools and/or AI testing capabilities would be desirable.
• A pragmatic, commercial approach to applying risk and controls concepts across different client environments and sectors.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage credibly with client stakeholders and explain complex issues clearly.
• Experience managing and developing others, with a collaborative and supportive leadership style, and the ability to balance multiple priorities effectively.