Associate Director - Technology Risk Assurance

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Make an Impact at RSM UK

Consulting brings together multiple teams across Transactions, Risk & Consulting, ABA, and Outsourcing to provide client-centric solutions for RSM’s current and future clients within the middle market. Our Consulting team has a major role to play in driving forward the growth of the firm with over 1,700 people delivering almost £200m revenue.

At the heart of Consulting are the six solutions we offer our clients: business transformation, deal services, finance function support, risk and governance, forensic and investigation services, and restructuring. Our solutions create an enhanced tailored approach to support our clients in achieving their strategic goals and empower our people to make an impact and develop their own unique career path.

As an Associate Director within Technology Risk Assurance, you’ll be responsible for advising our clients on strategy and risks associated with areas such as cyber and data privacy, change programmes and transformations, third party and cloud, operational resilience, mergers and acquisitions, controls and compliance, and emerging technology (e.g. artificial intelligence, Blockchain and robotics).

You’ll benefit from ongoing coaching, career mentoring, and be supported by the TRA career pathway that was launched in 2021. This provides you with an opportunity to continue to develop market leading skills across our different capabilities and advance your professional development by undertaking accredited certifications via our training hub.

You’ll be able to take your career in any direction by choosing to either specialise or gain wide ranging skills by working across a range of industry sectors and TRA capabilities.

You will make an impact by:

• Leading and coaching high performing teams, resource management, recruitment, and development for team members.
• Helping clients develop their digital strategy by leading teams that provide specialist risk assurance and advice.
• Developing proposals that demonstrate our capability to meet new and existing client needs.
• Being responsible for leading a TRA client portfolio in conjunction with the Partners to ensure our work adds value and is delivered timely and profitably.
• Managing your client portfolio, including the development of plans and quality assurance of all aspects of the work and reporting.

What we are looking for:

Are you someone who thrives on variety, loves learning new things, and enjoys connecting with people? If you can spot inefficiencies in everyday life and are passionate about making improvements, this role is perfect for you!

We value diverse experiences and perspectives. Here’s what we’re looking for in our ideal candidate:

• Someone who is confident in:
  • Staying current with the latest technology trends, leading risk management practices, and industry sector issues.
  • Performing risk management processes and developing commercial arrangements.
  • Shaping our future by leading innovation streams that build future products, services, and solutions.
  • Representing RSM in external meetings, including attendance at client workshops, audit committees, and regional networking events.
  • Leading our efforts on local Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives.
  • Building trusted relationships with senior client stakeholders, and identifying opportunities where we could assist them.
  • Meeting agreed business development targets.
• Decisions and actions based on our values delivering purposeful impact.
• To be successful in this role you’ll be:
  • Passionate to continue your career in technology, cyber, risk management, and partner with clients.
  • Business and commercial minded in your approach.
  • Motivated to lead with purpose, innovate, and make a genuine lasting impact.
• Able to offer a strong and compelling view of technology and risk management.
• Self-organised and able to manage your time effectively to prioritise and achieve deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Confident with excellent written, oral communication, and presentation skills.
• An active listener and proactive in taking action; able to work autonomously, pro-actively, and effectively with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
• Have demonstrable experience in identifying opportunities to partner with clients and successfully deliver these.

What we can offer you:

We recognise that our people are our most important assets. That’s why we offer a flexible reward and benefits package that will help you have fulfilling experience, both in and out of work.

• Hybrid working.
• 27 Days Holiday.
• Lifestyle, Health, and Wellbeing including financial wellbeing benefits such as financial tools, electric car scheme and access to a virtual GP.
• Access to a suite of 300+ courses on demand developed by our inhouse Talent Development team.