Overview

Director, Process and Controls, Risk Consulting (UKI) at EY. Senior leadership role in risk consulting focused on process and controls, risk management, internal audit and controls transformation. Hybrid working available, with EY’s global scale, inclusive culture and technology-supported delivery.

Responsibilities

• Business Development: Leverage established networks across key sectors to identify, pursue, and convert opportunities, including proposal development, contributing to sales and 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 high-quality outcomes and identifying sell-on opportunities.
• Agility: Self-starting, balancing 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 other industry requirements and their impact on internal controls and reporting.
• Client Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong client relationships, understand needs, and tailor solutions.
• Process & Controls Leadership: Lead across process and controls solutions, developing and nurturing talent and fostering a positive team culture.
• Solution Development: Develop new and enhance existing risk and controls offerings, governance, and policies.
• Quality & Risk Management: Demonstrate compliance with quality and risk management principles.
• Business Acumen: Understand broader business contexts including financial, operational, compliance and strategic aspects.
• Learning & Development: Promote continuous learning and professional development within the team.
• Collaboration: Work cross-functionally with internal and client teams across risk, IT, compliance, finance and security to drive integrated risk management solutions.
• Team Mentorship: Mentor and develop Risk professionals, contributing to a positive, growth-focused environment.
• Industry Knowledge: Stay informed about regulatory changes, technology developments and risk best practices.
• Performance Excellence: Monitor engagement outcomes and KPIs, addressing deviations to deliver high-quality results.
• Communication: Exhibit strong communication skills, adapting style to different stakeholders and delivering difficult messages tactfully.
• Values: Promote EY values around Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.

Skills & Experience

• Industry Expertise: Leading expertise in risk, processes and controls with agility across solutions and sectors.
• Business Development: Proven success in identifying and converting opportunities, 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 US SOX compliance, guiding clients on regulatory impacts.
• Communication: Excellent presentation and executive-facing communication skills.
• Leadership: Ability to inspire, develop and motivate teams and foster collaboration.
• Ethical Standards: High ethical standards and integrity.
• Proactive Learning: Self-starter with commitment to continuous learning.
• Adaptability: Navigate changing regulatory environments and emerging risks.
• Audit & Accounting Experience: Experience in external audit and financial accounting to support strong control frameworks.
• Systems Expertise: Experience with core systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) for identifying control weaknesses.
• Transformation & Digital Solutions: Experience in driving transformation and deploying digital solutions.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience leading risk, process and controls services in large, complex organisations.
• Relevant professional certification (ACA, ACCA, CIA, CISA or equivalent).
• Substantial delivery experience across risk, process and controls solutions including SOX 404 implementation.
• Understanding of regulatory compliance requirements (UK Corporate Reform, SOX, and other industry-specific requirements).

What we offer

• Inclusive culture and flexible working arrangements; travel may be required for client work.
• Competitive remuneration and Total Rewards package with options for flexible benefits (health, holidays, savings, discounts).
• Professional development opportunities, including EY Tech MBA program and ongoing learning support.
• Transformative leadership support and diverse, inclusive culture.

We invite applications from all cultures, backgrounds and experiences. EY is building a better working world by creating value for clients, people, society and the planet, leveraging data, AI and advanced technology.