Risk & Assurance Director - Build and Lead Your Own Offering Location: Belfast (with Ireland & UK-wide remit) What's the opportunity? This is a standout opportunity for an experienced and commercially-minded risk and assurance professional to build, lead and shape a new service line within a highly successful and entrepreneurial firm. You will have full ownership of developing the Risk & Assurance proposition from a blank slate - delivering internal audit, controls reviews, and governance advisory services to a growing client base. The firm is already established across tax, advisory and corporate finance, with a strong internal referral network and client base ready to tap into. This is a role for someone with vision and ambition - who wants the support and infrastructure of a high-performing firm, but the freedom to create something of their own. You'll have a seat at the top table, strategic backing, and a genuine opportunity to build long-term value and future equity. What's in it for me? Complete autonomy to define and grow a Risk & Assurance function A route to equity or profit share - real skin in the game Internal referrals from an engaged partner team and loyal client base A respected brand, supportive culture and no legacy structures to unpick Strong base salary with uncapped earnings potential Freedom to hire, build and scale your team What will I do? Lead and deliver a full range of risk, assurance, and internal audit projects Build the firm's Risk & Assurance strategy, delivery model and methodology Work directly with senior stakeholders and boards across a variety of sectors Act as a senior representative of the firm in the market - networking, pitching and winning work Collaborate with other service lines to provide joined-up advisory support Build and mentor a team as the service grows What will I have? Significant experience in internal audit, risk advisory or controls assurance A commercial mindset with the ability to originate and deliver work Confidence working with clients at board and audit committee level Strategic thinking, delivery credibility, and the ambition to lead A genuine appetite to build - a team, a service line and a future at Director level and beyond What's the next step? If you think this role may be of interest to you, or you wish to discuss any other senior accountancy jobs in Northern Ireland, please apply via the link below or contact Emma Jayne Bowen at VANRATH or on LinkedIn in the strictest confidence. Why VANRATH will help you secure your next role: Established in 2000, VANRATH has become a market leader in Northern Ireland. This success is a direct result of our dedication to confidentiality, professionalism and the wealth of knowledge held by our Senior Consultants. VANRATH has a demonstrable track record in pairing the best local talent with leading local businesses. Skills: Chartered relationship accountant business development internal audit