Director, Process and Controls, Risk Consulting (UKI)

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The Opportunity

EY’s Risk Consulting Practice helps leading organisations navigate complex risk landscapes, through providing insight and expertise to deliver integrated, technology-enabled solutions across areas such as risk management, internal audit and internal controls and controls transformation.

Risk management is a vital enabler within an organisation; Boards and Executives leverage it to make informed decisions, deliver assurance over key risks and drive effective transformations. Our team works with many of the world’s leading organisations to address the critical challenges they face. In a world marked by uncertainty and complexity, our clients demand integrated, strategic, and tech-enabled end-to-end solutions. We are committed to delivering tailored risk offerings that place client value and relationships at the forefront of our efforts. By prioritising risk, we empower organisations to navigate opportunities and transformations effectively. You can expect to engage with senior client personnel and deliver high-quality outcomes that drive meaningful results.

Our Risk team is made up of talented professionals who value curiosity, innovation and collaboration. Here, you will have an opportunity to build a career as unique as you are, supported by EY’s global scale, inclusive culture, and cutting-edge technology. We’re committed to your growth, offering exceptional career development, diverse experiences, and a flexible work-life balance, including hybrid working. This senior leadership role is suited to a driven, passionate individual with an established network and prior success in opportunity generation and sales.

Your Key Responsibilities

We are seeking a highly skilled, experienced and strategic Director in Risk Consulting to join our dynamic Risk team. The ideal candidate will possess a robust network of relationships and industry knowledge across key risk consulting offers and sectors. You will play a key role in leading complex engagements and guiding our diverse set of clients across our various process and controls solutions. This role requires a proven track record of leveraging industry networks to identify and convert opportunities, as well as the ability to build strong relationships with C-suite executives.

• Business Development: Established networks/relationships across key sectors. Leverage networks to identify, pursue, and convert opportunities, such as proposal development, contribution to additional sales, and production of thought leadership.
• Engagement Delivery: Lead and own the delivery of Risk Consulting engagements (e.g., risk management, internal audit, UK Corporate Reform, SOX 404, controls transformation) ensuring projects are effective, exceeding client expectations and identifying sell-on work.
• Agility: Self-start and balance sales activity with engagement management.
• Trusted Advisor: Act as a trusted advisor to clients, guiding on regulations such as UK Corporate Reform, US SOX, Global Internal Audit Standards and industry-specific requirements; advise on how these impact internal controls and reporting obligations.
• Client relationship management: Build and maintain strong client relationships, understanding needs and delivering tailored solutions.
• Process & Controls Leadership: Lead across process and controls solutions and develop a positive team culture.
• Solution Development: Develop new and enhance existing risk and controls offerings.
• Quality and Risk Management: Demonstrate a track record of quality and risk management compliance.
• Business Acumen: Understand broader business context including financial, operational, compliance and strategic factors.
• Learning and Development: Foster a culture of continuous learning and professional development.
• Collaboration: Work cross-functionally with internal and client teams to drive integrated risk management solutions.
• Team Mentorship: Mentor and develop Risk professionals and contribute to a positive team environment.
• Industry Knowledge: Stay informed about regulatory changes, technology trends and risk best practices.
• Performance Excellence: Monitor engagement metrics and KPIs and address deviations to deliver high-quality outcomes.
• Communication: Communicate effectively with stakeholders and adapt style as needed.
• Values: Promote Diversity, Equity and Inclusiveness.

Skills and Experience

You will be a trusted and inspirational Director with proven ability to balance sales activities and delivery of insights across risk, process and controls solutions. You will also foster employee engagement and development of the team.

• Industry Expertise: Leading expertise in risk, processes and controls with agility across solutions and sectors.
• Business Development: Success in leveraging networks to identify and convert opportunities, including proposal development and thought leadership.
• Relationships: Experience building relationships with C-suite executives and discussing complex risk solutions.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Strong understanding of UK Corporate Reform and SOX compliance, guiding clients on regulatory impacts.
• Communication Skills: Excellent communication and presentation skills for executive reporting and stakeholder engagement.
• Leadership: Ability to inspire, nurture and motivate teams.
• Ethical Standards: Strong ethics and integrity with compliance to standards.
• Proactive Learning: Self-starter committed to continuous learning.
• Adaptability: Navigate changing regulatory environments and emerging risks.
• Audit & Accounting Experience: Experience with external audit and financial accounting to support strong control frameworks.
• Systems Expertise: Expertise in core systems (e.g., SAP and Oracle) to identify control weaknesses and improvements.
• Transformation and Digital Solutions: Experience driving transformation and deploying digital solutions.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in leading risk, process and control services at large, complex organisations.
• Relevant professional certification (ACA, ACCA, CIA, CISA, or equivalent).
• Experience delivering risk, process and controls solutions such as risk management, internal audit, controls transformation, SOX 404.
• Experience enabling regulatory compliance requirements (e.g., UK Corporate Reform, SOX, and other industry-specific regulations).

What we look for

We seek entrepreneurial people who thrive in a global team, are market oriented, and have drive, commitment, and resilience. The role may require travel outside the assigned office (UK regional or international).

What we offer

EY is committed to being an inclusive employer and supports flexible working arrangements. Our Total Rewards package includes flexible working options, holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings and a range of discounts. We offer:

• Continuous learning, including EY Tech MBA opportunities.
• Flexibility to make a meaningful impact in your own way.
• Transformative leadership development and an inclusive culture.
• A diverse and inclusive culture where you can be yourself and help others.

If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please apply. The exceptional EY experience is yours to build.

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