As one of the world's largest networks of audit, tax and consulting firms, RSM delivers big ideas and premium service to help middle-market businesses thrive. We are a fast-growing firm with big ambitions -- we have a clear goal to become the premium adviser to the middle market, globally. This vision touches everything we do, motivating and inspiring us to become better every day. If you are looking for a firm where you can build a future and make an impact, then RSM is the place for you.
At RSM, our consulting team brings together diverse advisory experts to deliver our six core solutions: business transformation, forensic, deal services, restructuring, finance function support, and risk and governance.
Our solutions are designed to address the unique needs, challenges, and opportunities our clients face as they strive to achieve their aspirations and organisational goals. Whether it’s supporting global expansion, developing acquisition strategies, facilitating private equity investments, or collaborating with boards to manage risk and governance, our consulting experts work as one cohesive team. We prioritise simplicity, providing data-driven insights, value-added assurance, and high-quality execution to empower our clients in building sustainable, future-fit businesses.
It’s an exciting time to join our consulting team, as we embark on ambitious growth plans that promise to create diverse career opportunities. We are committed to enhancing our six solutions, expanding and developing our team of expert consultants, embracing a digital-first approach, strengthening our global presence, and building strong client relationships.
Make an impact at RSM UK
Due to a rapid expansion of client work in the Financial Services Risk Assurance team and in particular our continued growth within the financial services space, we are looking to recruit a Manager into our Internal Audit team. We are looking for someone who wants to take the next step in their career, take on a portfolio of clients, grow talent from the ground up and work with a dynamic and experienced team focused on our financial services growth strategy.
You will report directly into Partners and Directors and have responsibility for managing your own client portfolio. Our financial services risk assurance clients range from high-street banks, building societies, insurance businesses, friendly societies to wealth managers and advice firms. The role will enable the successful candidate to work across multiple sectors, and develop their skills in managing clients and people and owning internal audit assignments, including the quality assurance process.
The ideal candidate will have great people skills and be comfortable leading and developing teams and individuals and dealing with clients. With a relevant internal audit or accountancy qualification, the ideal candidate will be an experienced internal auditor with a financial services background and someone with experience of leading internal audit teams or ready for the step up to that next level. We are looking for someone who wants to grow with us and develop their career in our Risk Assurance Team, benefiting form the limitless growth opportunities which are available.
You will make an impact by:
You will support the Partners, Directors and Senior Managers in the day-to-day management and delivery of internal audit to our financial services internal audit clients.
Staff Management
- You will have responsibility for developing more junior members of the internal audit team, dealing with team welfare and aiding in development plans;
- You will undertake resource and utilisation planning to ensure all client engagements are adequately resourced in a timely manner; and
- You will participate in the firm’s appraisal and development processes.
Client Delivery
- You will oversee delivery of client work as part of the engagement delivery team, being a recognised RSM Manager for client engagements;
- Managing agreed client portfolio delivering assurance activity, ensuring work is delivered to time, on budget and in line with the RSM Internal Audit Manual;
- Developing and agreeing engagement scopes with clients;
- Overseeing client delivery by team members;
- Undertaking more specialist/bespoke areas of auditing due to experience;
- Completing quality assurance reviews of internal audit files and reports;
- Overseeing the production of Progress Reports, Annual Reports and Audit Strategies prior to Senior Management sign-off;
- Providing effective stakeholder engagement and relationship management; and
- Representing RSM as required at networking events and industry group meetings, client management and audit committee meetings.
Financial
- You will work towards achievement of a client revenue target commensurate with the nature of the role and;
- Take responsibility for managing client contracts in line with agreed budgets.
Business Development
- You will assist Senior Management and Partners in business development initiatives, including writing tender proposals, being involved in tender presentations and visits to target clients.
- A strong ambassador for the RSM brand, you will promote brand awareness and uphold high ethical standards of business that protect the brand, the UK firm, its staff and clients.
What we're looking for:
Ideally, you will have practical experience of working in an equivalent position in a professional services firm or similar function within an in-house internal audit team. You will be technically proficient in executing and leading reviews in accordance with IIA standards and the standards on effective audit in financial services across at least some of the following areas:
- Consumer Duty
- Regulatory reporting (COREP/FINREP)
- Client Money and Assets (CASS)
- Senior Managers & Certification Regime
- FCA Systems and Controls – especially in relation to Compliance and Risk Management Frameworks
- Governance
- Conduct Risk Management
- Vulnerable customers
You will have experience of working in different financial services sectors, such as:
- Insurance
- Banking
- Alternative Finance / Lending
- Investment Management and Funds
- Wealth / Asset Management
- Consumer finance
We will also consider you if you feel you are ready to take the next step up in your career to this level and we will support you to make sure you succeed.
Essential Requirements
- Professional qualification, preferably in Internal Audit or Accountancy
- Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills
- High standard of written and verbal communication
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 (with the option of purchasing additional days)
- 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
Diversity and Inclusion at RSM
At RSM, we want to create a strong sense of belonging so that people of all identities, backgrounds, and cultures feel they can bring their true self to work. Our clients come from all walks of life. We aim to achieve that same diversity of background, experience and perspective in our own teams, so that we can genuinely understand our client's needs. Diverse teams bring a broader range of ideas and insights to work. That's why we're working together to ensure our firm's principles and processes support a firm culture that embraces difference and strengthens inclusion.
