Risk Assurance Manager / Senior Manager

We are looking for a Senior Manager/Manager to join our growing Risk Assurance team based out of our London office.

Our Risk Assurance practice is expanding quickly, and we are now looking for a key senior team member who will be able to support this growth. The successful candidate will work closely with the Partner and Director to build the capacity and capability of the team to support our clients in delivering risk assurance work by providing a broad range of assurance and advisory activities.

Our services include all the major areas of risk management, including Internal Audit, Process and Controls Reviews, Corporate Governance Services, Technology Assurance Services, Third Party Risk Assurance and Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) engagements. We work across various sectors, including financial services, listed corporate and large charities.

This is a great opportunity to join a fast-growing, ambitious professional services team with a strong emphasis on its people and their development by playing a leading role in shaping its direction and future growth. The role will involve working in collaboration with both our internal teams and across the Moore Global network.

The Senior Manager/Manager (Risk Assurance) will be responsible for (but not limited to):

Business Development & Marketing

• Develop service propositions and tender responses
• Support pitches, proposals, and thought leadership

Client Relationship Management

• Build strong relationships and deliver exceptional service
• Identify opportunities to add further value
• Engage credibly with stakeholders at all levels, including C-suite

Technical Delivery

• Lead high-quality risk assurance engagements
• Manage multiple projects and client portfolios
• Provide tailored assurance solutions across sectors

Team Leadership & Staff Development

• Mentor and develop junior team members
• Play a lead role in team capacity planning and training

About you:

• Ability to apply experience and provide intelligent solutions to key stakeholders
• Background in delivery of risk and control engagements, ideally with recent experience in professional services
• Experience or ability to work across a range of sectors
• Experience of (and appetite for) business development activities such as targeting, preparation of proposal documents, proposal presentations and attendance at networking events
• Comfortable in leading client meetings and presentations
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong leadership skills, being able to manage, motivate and lead the team
• Motivated self-starter with ambition to successfully continue to progress your career
• CCAB or IIA qualification is preferred.

Why JC?

Johnston Carmichael helps to build success stories that change lives - whether it’s our clients, our communities, or most importantly, our people, who now number over 900 across the UK.

We work with individuals and businesses all over the country and our expertise covers almost every industry sector. We’re also an independent member firm of Moore Global Network Limited, a global accounting and advisory network of over 37,000 advisers across more than 114 countries.

Everything we do at Johnston Carmichael is underpinned by our four core values – Doing The Right Thing, Standing In Other People’s Shoes, Leading Our Future and Remaining Relevant. We’ve created a range of ways to support our people to make sure every voice is heard, including our People and Culture Forum, and we encourage each of our sharp minds to be leaders of their work and learning. You can read more about our culture and values here.

In the last 10 years we’ve raised more than £450,000 for charity and continuously evolved our commitment to sustainable business practices. We are Gold sponsors of the Kiltwalk and also partner with Netball Scotland and England Netball, creating an enduring impact on the ground in our communities.

Why Risk Assurance and Internal Audit?

Risk is unavoidable – but our Risk Assurance and Internal Audit team can ensure that it’s managed effectively to help businesses succeed.

Businesses can encounter a host of risks and difficulties that can affect growth and create inefficiencies in their operations. If these risks become reality, they can impact all aspects of the organisation and significantly compromise its viability.

Whilst complete control over every risk is impossible, businesses need robust and effective internal controls and governance to ensure they’re equipped to weather any challenges. You can help them proactively identify and implement controls to mitigate both existing and emerging risks.

What you can expect

As well as working with a great team of colleagues and enjoying the balance of hybrid and flexible working, we offer a range of benefits to make your time at JC even more fulfilling. Click here to see what’s on offer.

Different backgrounds and different opinions make for more interesting work and better outcomes. We’re sure we don’t have to say this, but we welcome people from all backgrounds, regardless of your heritage, ethnicity, religious beliefs, sexual identity or gender identity. We also actively encourage applications from anyone who’s had an extended time away from paid employment.

Our team is made up of people who’ve taken varied routes through their careers. We’re here to give you the tools, support, and materials to develop your expertise so you can pursue your ambitions. Our JC Aspire learning programme helps everyone reach their personal goals, and we’ve also carefully created our own Leadership Development Programme, which is accredited by the University of Strathclyde Business School at Masters degree level.

We look forward to hearing from you

If you’re ready to write your success story with us, apply today.

At Johnston Carmichael we are committed to diversity, equality and inclusion in the workplace. A copy of this policy will be made available on request. We also welcome applications from individuals who have had time away from paid employment