Director, Process and Controls, Risk Consulting

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Director, Process and Controls, Risk Consulting – EY

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EY’s Risk Consulting Practice helps leading organisations navigate complex risk landscapes by delivering integrated, technology-enabled solutions across risk management, internal audit and internal controls, and controls transformation. We partner with senior client personnel to deliver high-quality outcomes that drive meaningful results while prioritising client value and relationships. This senior leadership role suits a driven, strategic individual with an established network and a track record in opportunity generation and sales.

Our Risk team values curiosity, innovation and collaboration, and operates with EY’s global scale, inclusive culture, and cutting-edge technology. We offer career development, diverse experiences and a flexible work-life balance, including hybrid working. You will engage with clients and contribute to a culture of continuous learning and growth.

• Business Development:
  Leverage established networks across key sectors to identify, pursue and convert opportunities, contribute to proposals, and produce 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) to exceed client expectations and identify 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 related requirements impacting internal controls.
• Client Relationship Management:
  Build and maintain strong client relationships and deliver tailored solutions.
• Process & Controls Leadership:
  Lead across risk and controls solutions and foster a positive team culture, talent development and internal initiatives.
• Solution Development:
  Develop new and existing risk and control solutions.
• Quality and
  
  Risk Management:
  
  Demonstrate compliance with quality and risk management principles.
• Business Acumen:
  Understand broader business context including financial, operational and regulatory considerations.
• Learning and Development:
  Promote continuous learning and professional development for yourself and the team.
• Collaboration:
  
  Work cross-functionally with risk, IT, compliance, finance and security teams to drive integrated risk management.
• Team Mentorship:
  Mentor and develop Risk professionals and contribute to a positive team environment.
• Industry Knowledge:
  Stay informed about regulatory changes and risk best practices.
• Performance Excellence:
  Monitor engagement metrics and proactively address deviations to deliver high-quality outcomes.
• Communication:
  Communicate effectively with stakeholders and adapt style as needed.
• Values:
  Promote Diversity, Equity and Inclusiveness.

You will be a trusted, inspirational Director with ability to balance sales activities and delivery of high-quality insights across risk, process and controls solutions. You will foster employee engagement and development.

• Industry Expertise:
  Expertise in risk, processes and controls solutions with agility across sectors.
• Business Development:
  Experience in leveraging networks to identify opportunities, proposal development and thought leadership.
• Relationships:
  Proven ability to engage with C-suite executives on complex risk solutions.
• Regulatory Knowledge:
  Understanding of UK Corporate Reform and US SOX with ability to guide clients on regulatory impacts.
• Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  Strong presentation and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Leadership:
  Ability to inspire, develop and motivate teams.
• Ethical Standards:
  Strong ethics and integrity in line with regulatory standards.
• Proactive Learning:
  Self-starter with commitment to continuous growth.
• Adaptability:
  Navigate changing regulatory environments and emerging risks.
• Audit & Accounting
  
  Experience:
  
  External audit and financial accounting experience informing strong control frameworks.
• Systems Expertise:
  Experience with core systems…