The primary role of a Risk Consulting Trainee within Financial Services is to support or lead the delivery of internal audit engagements, reviewing a client's operations and providing recommendations that add value, proportionate, and in line with industry best practice. We are now operating a hybrid working model, so as a trainee you will split your time between working from home, visiting the office, client sites when required or studying for your professional exams. The team operates a ‘core days' approach, whereby everyone attends the office on either of the two core days defined During your first year you will: - Learn how to undertake fieldwork using a range of tools and methods in order to review and provide recommendations on the client's business operations. - In conjunction with other members of the team, perform internal audit fieldwork remotely and at client sites, testing and reviewing exposure to risk and the effectiveness of the controls in place to mitigate risks. - Prepare draft reports for management review. - Engage directly with clients in understanding the business processes, controls, and risks affecting their business. - Start to develop a thorough understanding of the nature of the clients' business, industry best practice, and applicable regulations. - Be able to obtain relevant information from clients whilst building effective rapport with clients' staff - Attending and supporting opening and closing meetings. During your second year you will: - Develop greater autonomy and independence, leading audits under the guidance of a manager. - Lead on key client interactions such as planning on feedback meetings, liaising with a range of stakeholders including C-suite executives. - Support SMEs and senior member so the team with more challenging technical audits, including consulting engagements. - Undertake further training to enhance your skillset such as the use of data analytics tools. - Start to work with client managers to develop and plan assignments, developing a deeper understanding of our clients. As a Senior within the team, you will be expected to take responsibility for the end-to-end audit process, guiding more junior colleagues, leading on client interactions, drafting high quality reports and supporting client managers to contribute to overall engagement success. The breadth of the work undertaken by the Team and its close links to our consulting practice means there are a range of development opportunities for talented individuals. These including starting to develop client portfolio management skills or working with our consulting practice to delivery technical engagements. You're joining us as a permanent employee, so the 3 years is only the beginning of your exceptional career journey at Forvis Mazars. Learning and development - Fully funded professional qualification for this role: Associate Chartered Accountant (ACA) or Institute of Risk Management (IRM) - Additional qualification(s): Level 7 apprenticeship Our supportive culture includes coaching, mentorship, and one-on-one guidance. In addition to funding qualifications, we provide time off to study, and a blended training approach including in person and virtual learning. You will be allocated a buddy before joining who will support you to settle into the team and navigate your first year at Forvis Mazars. You will also receive comprehensive quality training and development to excel in your professional career; this includes development in professional excellence, client excellence, digital excellence, and technical excellence. Our goal is to support you in reaching your full potential and become a standout talent. To understand more read our FAQs.