Partner - Parkinson | Lee and Board Director at Elevation Recruitment Group
We're Hiring: Director of Risk & Audit
Are you an experienced leader in risk management and audit, ready to take on a strategic role in a dynamic and complex organisation?
Parkinson Lee Executive Search are retained by a leading organisation who will deliver high-quality internal audits, define the risk management strategy and lead the way in crisis management.
What You’ll Be Doing:
1. Shaping Strategy: Lead the development and implementation of the Risk Management Strategy, anticipating challenges and ensuring integration with wider business objectives.
2. Governance & Compliance: Ensure regulatory and policy compliance across all areas, mitigating risk and protecting the organisation’s reputation.
3. Stakeholder Leadership: Represent the organisation at industry forums, board meetings, and professional engagements, strengthening the brand and external relationships.
4. People & Performance Management: Set objectives, mentor teams, and build a culture of accountability, growth, and continuous improvement.
5. Audit & Assurance: Oversee the internal audit plan and ensure audit interventions align with business risk priorities.
6. Risk Control & Decision-Making: Manage risk management processes, assess long-term impacts, and drive data-driven decision-making.
What We’re Looking For:
1. CCAB-qualified professional with experience in leading assurance and risk functions in a large, complex, and regulated environment.
2. Strong understanding of governance, assurance, risk, and compliance within regulated sectors.
3. Experience working with Non-Executive Boards and senior executives.
4. Proven track record in strategic leadership, influencing stakeholders, and driving organisational change.
5. Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
6. Deep knowledge of audit processes, and data-driven risk assessments.
Why Join?
1. A leadership role with significant impact on our organisation’s future.
2. A dynamic and supportive work environment.
3. The opportunity to shape risk and assurance strategies in a high-profile sector.
Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Accounting/Auditing, Analyst, and Information Technology
Industries
Government Administration and Government Relations Services
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