1. Fast paced progression opportunity
2. Take management of a large corporate portfolio
About Our Client
You will be joining a leading professional services firm with a well‑established advisory practice supporting organisations across financial services markets. The team combines deep sector knowledge with a practical, value‑led approach, working across strategy, operations, risk and regulatory change. The environment is people‑centred and designed to help individuals grow through exposure to varied projects, senior stakeholders, and industry‑leading expertise.
Job Description
The Manager will:
3. Define, manage, and deliver advisory and internal audit reviews, producing high‑quality, value‑adding recommendations for senior management.
4. Deliver engagements in line with internal quality and risk management policies and methodologies.
5. Build and maintain excellent client relationships, representing the firm at meetings - including senior management and committee forums.
6. Take responsibility for profitability across a client portfolio, including budgeting, WIP management, and billing activities.
7. Ensure projects are well‑managed, commercially viable, and delivered to agreed timelines.
8. Provide on‑the‑job coaching, guidance, and development for junior team members, ensuring access to a wide range of challenging and meaningful work.
9. Contribute to the development and delivery of the financial services advisory strategy, including recruitment, proposition development, and market‑facing activities such as publications and events.
10. Take ownership of building a strong professional network across the financial services sector
The Successful Applicant
11. A recognised accountancy or internal audit qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIA)
12. Significant experience in regulatory assurance or internal audit within financial services or professional services environments working with FS clients.
13. Strong knowledge of the financial services regulatory landscape, with expertise in at least three areas such as: FCA conduct rules, enterprise risk frameworks, corporate governance, SMCR, credit risk, operational resilience, culture, or consumer duty.
14. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence, engage, and manage stakeholders at all levels.
15. Experience leading teams and delivering high‑quality advisory or assurance engagements.
16. A strong focus on quality, risk management, and commercial awareness.
What's on Offer
17. Annual salary of £50,000 - £54,500 per annum
18. £3000 cash allowance
19. International travel opportunities
20. Fast-tracked progression
21. Gain experience in a wide range of governance areas
22. Build relationships with executive leadership at globally listed businesses