Who we are looking for
The London Banking and Capital Markets (B&CM) division of our client is currently looking for Risk Assurance Senior Managers with previous Financial Services Experience. The London division is a Market Leader in the UK in audit and other professional services. B&CM service some of the largest UK and International Financial Services organisations.

We provide assurance services to a broad range of clients including:
• Investment Banks / Retail Banks;
• Mortgage Lenders;
• Brokers and Dealers;
• Exchanges; and
• Regulators and other Financial Intermediaries.

In Risk Assurance (RA) it will be you job to help clients to develop their RA plans. In the simplest terms, you help clients to identify, measure and manage their risks more effectively. The business' specialist knowledge extends to clients' internal controls (including IT systems), technology, non-financial reporting, and regulatory compliance as well as a variety of internal audit services.

About the role
The company is globally recognised as a leader in information security and IT risk. What makes us different is our ability to combine strategic thinking, risk management and complex engagement delivery with client service excellence.

You should have a proven track record of delivering complex engagements and should either have experience of developing new business in a professional services firm or the credibility and drive to do so as well as having a significant understanding of recent developments in information security, IT risk and IT audit, particularly as they relate to the banking sector, gained through either holding a senior position within a banking or capital markets organisation, or through the delivery of such services for a professional services firm.

You will use this knowledge in the delivery of professional services to clients and to help develop and evolve the firm's services. Management skills will also allow successful project management of a number of teams simultaneously and the coaching and development of those teams.

For the right individual, this role provides an outstanding opportunity to progress, develop and be rewarded for achievement as part of a dynamic team with challenging and fast growing targets within our Assurance business.

As a Senior Manager within our B&CM business unit, there is the opportunity to get involved with:
• Cross line of service client targeting initiatives;
• Championing initiatives, such as the launch of new services;
• Developing or tutoring on many training courses; and
• Counselling and mentoring other staff by acting as a People Manager.

Requirements

Demonstrable skills in the following areas are required for this position:

• A relevant professional qualification (i.e. CA, IISP, CISA, CISSP, CIA or CISM);
• Exceptional client relationship skills, with a proven track record of dealing with Board and/or Audit Committee members;
• A proven track record of experience in the areas described above from either a big 4 practice, consulting or from within the Banking & Capital Markets sector;
• The ability to lead and work successfully in and across teams;
• The ability to manage across multiple complex projects.
Desirable general skills:
• A strong personal network and the ability to play a significant role in the development of new business;
• Strong business awareness, sound reporting skills and the ability to work under your own initiative; and
• The ability to apply independent judgement during engagements and to support conclusions reached to senior level personnel both internally and externally.