Audit and Risk Manager

JOB DESCRIPTION It s our mission to make it possible for more people to experience the opportunities a career in finance brings, through our accessible qualifications and supportive community. We are the UK s leading qualification and professional membership body for vocational accountants. We pride ourselves on providing practical qualifications that meet the needs of both employers and employees, as well as products and services to support our members and customers throughout their careers. Term: Fixed Term Contract (6 months) Hours: Full time (35 hours per week) Location: We have hybrid working in place, with 1-2 days per week, in our office in Canary Wharf. What exactly will you be doing? As an Audit and Risk Manager, you will play a pivotal role in managing relationships with internal customers and external auditors. Your key responsibilities will include ensuring timely and prioritised reporting to business on controls, vulnerabilities, and opportunities. You will work closely with the Head of Risk and Internal Audit to embed an enterprise risk management framework within the organisation. Additionally, you will oversee the logging, management, and maintenance of the audit tracking process. This will involve collaborating effectively with stakeholders, following up on audit recommendations, and reporting progress. You will also facilitate the collation of appropriate and timely evidence to support the closure of audit actions and risk management processes. Major objectives The objectives of the role are: Serve as the primary point of contact for internal departments and external providers regarding Internal Audit and Risk Management, ensuring timely resolution of requests and escalations. Manage and maintain the audit tracking process, collaborating effectively with stakeholders, following up on audit recommendations and reporting progress. Facilitate the collation of appropriate and timely evidence to support the closing of audit actions and risk management processes. Proactively manage risks, promote effective escalation, and support teams in meeting corporate standards. Coordinate quarterly reviews of risk registers with business owners and conduct assurance reviews of internal controls. Provide regular reports, information, and feedback to the Head of Risk and Internal Audit, as well as other stakeholders, for service performance and operational reviews. Assist the Risk function in analysing business data to inform risk reports and future audit plans. Support the Head of Risk and Internal Audit in promoting a robust risk and compliance culture, delivering training, and challenging performance to drive improvements. What are we looking for? Comprehensive knowledge of risk, internal audit legislation, regulations, best practices, processes and methodologies. Strong skills in risk management, risk reduction, analysis, reporting, and use of relevant software like Microsoft 365 and SharePoint. Significant experience managing end-to-end risk frameworks, delivering risk plans, supporting risk training and partnering with businesses on risk. Proven ability to identify, highlight and report risks objectively and without fear. Exceptional communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills at all levels. A relevant degree or professional risk qualification like IRMCert is desirable. Ability to promote positive risk culture, maintain confidentiality, integrity and take accountability. Proactive approach to work, improving practices and enabling business understanding of risks.