Who we are At Grant Thornton we’re building something bold. Providing audit, tax and advisory services, we empower clients through strategic insight, curiosity, and genuine partnership. With significant investment behind us and a clear strategy for growth, there’s real momentum. Our Agile Talent Community (ATC) brings together experienced contract professionals who want choice without losing connection. Joining us in Financial Services – Business Risk Services (FS BRS) Grant Thornton’s Financial Services Business Risk Services (FS BRS) team delivers market-leading risk, control and governance services to clients across insurance, banking and investment management. We work alongside financial institutions to help them achieve their strategic goals – whether that means navigating new legislation, responding to regulatory change, or adapting their technology and operating models to stay competitive in a rapidly evolving landscape. Our work spans internal audit (outsource and co-source), finance and risk management, compliance and technology – giving our people broad exposure to some of the most complex and high-profile challenges in financial services today. If you’re an experienced Interim Internal Auditor – Capital Markets & Non-Financial Risk (NFR) who’s tired of choosing between freedom and meaningful work, there’s another route. Within our FS BRS team , you’ll be given the opportunity to take on short- to medium-term projects that sharpen your expertise, stretch your thinking, and give you a different angle on familiar challenges - all without locking you into a single path. Proven experience delivering end-to-end internal audit engagements within a financial services institution or professional services firm. Solid grounding in non-financial risk disciplines, including operational risk and compliance, with the capacity to build deep familiarity with an organisation’s processes, control environment and regulatory obligations across the areas being reviewed. Prior exposure to capital markets auditing. Strong technical internal audit skills, including the ability to scope and structure a testing approach, produce high-quality workpaper documentation and ensure that findings are well-evidenced, clearly articulated and appropriately escalated throughout the engagement. Demonstrated ability to lead audit teams effectively, including supporting the development of junior colleagues, driving continuous improvement in how the team operates and maintaining strong working relationships across both the audit function and the wider business. Proven ability to communicate clearly and confidently with senior management, presenting audit progress, key risks and control issues in a structured way and translating complex findings into concise, impactful reporting for a range of audiences. Demonstrable experience applying data analytics within an audit context to sharpen coverage, surface insights and drive efficiencies, alongside the personal resilience and adaptability to perform consistently under pressure and to demanding timelines. When a project fits your skills, we’ll get in touch, but you choose whether it’s right for you. You’re not left to navigate the freelance world alone. Our Agile Talent team helps you understand freelance regulation and connects you with people who broaden your thinking through our teams and clients. Community you can actually feel From market insights to wellbeing sessions to networking events, you’ll be part of a community designed to make the independent path less isolated and more impactful. We have a culture where talented people thrive – where high performance is not just expected but enabled. Submit your CV and basic details through our online application. # Complete your background checks, join the Agile Talent Community, and start exploring the opportunities we have to offer.
