Associate Director - Technology Risk Assurance
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom / Leeds, Yorkshire, United Kingdom
We are searching for an experienced Associate Director - Technology Risk Assurance. Our Consulting team has a major role in driving forward the growth of the firm with over 1,700 people delivering almost £200m revenue.
Overview
Are you passionate about emerging technology, cyber, change, and risk management in the financial services sector? RSM’s global Technology Risk Assurance (TRA) practice provides assurance, advice, and solutions to enable our clients to manage their digital risk and move forward with confidence.
Overall job purpose
Your role is to add value. You’ll be 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).
Responsibilities
* Helping clients develop their digital strategy by leading teams that provide specialist risk assurance and advice.
* Staying current with the latest technology trends, leading risk management practices, and industry sector issues.
* 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.
* Performing risk management processes and developing commercial arrangements.
* Leading and coaching high performing teams, resource management, recruitment, and development for team members.
* 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.
* Developing proposals that demonstrate our capability to meet new and existing client needs.
* Meeting agreed business development targets.
Requirements for the role
* Passionate about continuing your career in technology, cyber, and risk management.
* 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 with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
* Demonstrable experience in identifying opportunities to partner with clients and successfully deliver these.
Personal and professional qualities
* Professionally qualified and able to demonstrate expertise in a specialist field.
* Relevant experience within a technology, cyber, audit, and/or risk management role.
* Digitally literate and able to use tools such as Microsoft Office 365.
* In-depth understanding of technology trends and industry sector issues.
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