Director, Process and Controls, Risk Consulting

Overview

Director, Process and Controls, Risk Consulting – EY

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Opportunity

EY’s Risk Consulting Practice helps leading organisations navigate complex risk landscapes by delivering integrated, technology-enabled solutions across risk management, internal audit and internal controls, and controls transformation. We partner with senior client personnel to deliver high-quality outcomes that drive meaningful results while prioritising client value and relationships. This senior leadership role suits a driven, strategic individual with an established network and a track record in opportunity generation and sales.

Our Risk team values curiosity, innovation and collaboration, and operates with EY’s global scale, inclusive culture, and cutting-edge technology. We offer career development, diverse experiences and a flexible work-life balance, including hybrid working. You will engage with clients and contribute to a culture of continuous learning and growth.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Business Development: Leverage established networks across key sectors to identify, pursue and convert opportunities, contribute to proposals, and produce 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: 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 related requirements impacting internal controls.
• Client Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong client relationships and deliver tailored solutions.
• Process & Controls Leadership: Lead across risk and controls solutions and foster a positive team culture, talent development and internal initiatives.
• Solution Development: Develop new and existing risk and control solutions.
• Quality and Risk Management: Demonstrate compliance with quality and risk management principles.
• Business Acumen: Understand broader business context including financial, operational and regulatory considerations.
• Learning and Development: Promote continuous learning and professional development for yourself and the team.
• Collaboration: Work cross-functionally with risk, IT, compliance, finance and security teams to drive integrated risk management.
• Team Mentorship: Mentor and develop Risk professionals and contribute to a positive team environment.
• Industry Knowledge: Stay informed about regulatory changes and risk best practices.
• Performance Excellence: Monitor engagement metrics and proactively 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, inspirational Director with ability to balance sales activities and delivery of high-quality insights across risk, process and controls solutions. You will foster employee engagement and development.

• Industry Expertise: Expertise in risk, processes and controls solutions with agility across sectors.
• Business Development: Experience in leveraging networks to identify opportunities, proposal development and thought leadership.
• Relationships: Proven ability to engage with C-suite executives on complex risk solutions.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Understanding of UK Corporate Reform and US SOX with ability to guide clients on regulatory impacts.
• Communication Skills: Strong presentation and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Leadership: Ability to inspire, develop and motivate teams.
• Ethical Standards: Strong ethics and integrity in line with regulatory standards.
• Proactive Learning: Self-starter with commitment to continuous growth.
• Adaptability: Navigate changing regulatory environments and emerging risks.
• Audit & Accounting Experience: External audit and financial accounting experience informing strong control frameworks.
• Systems Expertise: Experience with core systems (e.g., SAP and Oracle) to identify control weaknesses.
• Transformation and Digital Solutions: Experience driving transformation and deploying digital solutions.

To qualify for this role, you should have

• Extensive experience leading risk, process and control services at large, complex organisations.
• A relevant professional certification (ACA, ACCA, CIA, CISA or equivalent).
• Significant expertise in risk, process and controls solutions including SOX 404.
• Experience understanding and enabling regulatory compliance requirements (e.g., UK Corporate Reform, SOX).

What we look for

Entrepreneurial, market-oriented individuals who thrive in a global team. High drive, commitment to solutions, ability to work under pressure and a readiness to travel (UK regional or international).

What we offer

EY is committed to inclusion and flexible working arrangements. We offer a Total Rewards package including flexible benefits and EY Flex options. Benefits include continuous learning opportunities such as EY Tech MBA, leadership development, and a diverse and inclusive culture.

• Continuous learning: Opportunity to gain an EY Tech MBA.
• Success as defined by you: Tools and flexibility to make an impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: Coaching and insights to lead effectively.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: Embrace individuality and empower your voice.

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

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