Overview

Director, Process and Controls, Risk Consulting (UKI) at EY. EY’s Risk Consulting Practice helps organisations navigate complex risk landscapes by delivering integrated, technology-enabled solutions across risk management, internal audit, internal controls and controls transformation. We engage with senior client personnel to deliver high-quality outcomes and drive meaningful results.

This senior leadership role is suited to a driven, passionate individual with an established network and a track record in opportunity generation and sales. The role supports EY’s growth in the UK and Ireland markets, with hybrid working and flexible arrangements.

Responsibilities

• Business Development: Leverage established networks across key sectors to identify, pursue, and convert opportunities; contribute to proposals, 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) to exceed client expectations and identify sell-on work.
• Agility: Balance sales activity with engagement management; self-start and adapt to changing client needs.
• Trusted Advisor: Act as a trusted advisor to clients on regulatory matters, including UK Corporate Reform, US SOX, Global Internal Audit Standards, and other industry requirements; advise on impact to internal controls and reporting Obligations.
• Client Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong client relationships; understand client needs and deliver tailored solutions.
• Leadership: Lead across process and controls solutions; nurture talent and contribute to a positive team culture.
• Solution Development: Develop new and existing risk and controls offerings, policies and governance solutions.
• Quality and Risk Management: Demonstrate compliance with quality and risk management principles.
• Business Acumen: Understand broader business context including financial, operational, compliance and strategic considerations.
• Learning and Development: Foster continuous learning and development for yourself and the team; model curiosity and professional growth.
• Collaboration: Work cross-functionally with internal and client teams to drive integrated risk management solutions.
• Team Mentorship: Mentor and develop risk professionals; support their growth and team improvements.
• Industry Knowledge: Stay informed about regulatory changes, technology trends and risk best practices.
• Performance Excellence: Monitor engagement metrics and KPIs; proactively address deviations to deliver high-quality outcomes.
• Communication: Communicate effectively with stakeholders; adapt style as needed while maintaining relationships.
• Values: Promote diversity, equity and inclusiveness.

Qualifications and Experience

• Industry Expertise: Leading expertise in risk, processes and controls with agility across solutions and sectors.
• Business Development: Proven success in leveraging networks to identify and convert opportunities; experience in proposals and thought leadership.
• Relationships: Experience building and maintaining relationships with C-suite executives and senior stakeholders.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Strong understanding of UK Corporate Reform and US SOX compliance; ability to guide clients on regulatory impacts.
• Communication: Excellent communication and presentation skills for executive reporting and stakeholder engagement.
• Leadership: Ability to inspire, develop and motivate teams; foster collaboration and growth.
• Ethical Standards: Commitment to ethics and integrity; comply with legal and regulatory standards.
• Proactive Learning: Self-starter with commitment to continuous learning and professional growth.
• Adaptability: Navigate changing regulatory environments and emerging risks.
• Audit & Accounting Experience: Experience bringing external audit and financial accounting perspective to engagements.
• Systems Expertise: Knowledge of core systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) to identify control weaknesses and suggest improvements.
• Transformation and Digital Solutions: Experience driving transformation and deploying digital solutions.

What we look for

• Entrepreneurial mindset, market orientation and ability to work under pressure; willingness to travel (UK regional or international).
• Travel flexibility and openness to flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications to apply

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

What we offer

• Flexible working and inclusive culture; EY supports balance between client work and personal priorities.
• Competitive remuneration and Total Rewards package with flexible benefits (holidays, health, insurance, savings, discounts).
• Continuous learning opportunities, including EY Tech MBA for eligible professionals.
• Transformative leadership and diverse, inclusive culture where your voice is valued.

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

Job details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Finance and Sales
• Industries: Professional Services