Financial Services Prudential Risk Advisory and Assurance Associate Director

Financial Services Prudential Risk Advisory and Assurance Associate DirectorWe are searching for an experienced Financial Services Prudential Risk Advisory and Assurance Associate DirectorConsulting brings together multiple teams across
Transactions, Risk & Consulting, ABA, and Outsourcing to provide
client-centric solutions for RSM’s current and future clients within the middle
market.  Our Consulting team has a major
role to play in driving forward the growth of the firm with over 1,700 people
delivering almost 200m revenue.At the heart of Consulting are the six solutions we
offer our clients: business transformation, deal services, finance function
support, risk and governance, forensic and investigation services, and
restructuring. Our solutions create an enhanced tailored approach to support
our clients in achieving their strategic goals and empower our people to make
an impact and develop their own unique career path.The opportunity is to help grow RSM’s Risk and
Governance solution as an Associate Director in the Prudential Risk Advisory and
Assurance Team which is part of the firm’s wider Consulting Service Line. The
team specialises in advising clients on prudential matters across a range of financial
services subsectors and supporting them to meet the technical and commercial
challenges associated with a complex and dynamic regulatory environment.The team has a diverse client base, from niche
challenger firms, to long-established financial institutions in a range of
jurisdictions.Working alongside the Partner and Director group,
this role will offer an opportunity to play a leading role in shaping our team
and pipeline of work in London. The successful candidate will be proactive in
identifying clients and targets in order to develop the team’s capabilities and
win new business. You will support the Partners and Directors by independently
identifying and initiating business development opportunities to win new work
including active networking, writing proposals, presentations and thought
leadership. We support our clients through the delivery of
advisory as well as assurance control-based services which will provide you
with the opportunity to be involved in a variety of different projects. You
will be supported in your role by a leading training and development programme
as well as on the job training and support. Within RSM’s Consulting Service line you will also collaborate
with colleagues across our broader solution set (which includes Business
Transformation, Finance Function Support, Forensics and Investigations, Deal
Advisory, Restructuring alongside Risk and Governance) to create innovative and
practical opportunities to support our clients. In addition, you will line
manage a team of staff and help to develop and grow those individuals in their
careers with RSM. The role may include travel across the region and on a national level. As you
will be a part of the Management team, the role will also include coverage of
meetings outside of core hours.About the jobManage a Financial Services team in
conjunction with Partners/Directors to ensure timely and accurate delivery
of high quality and timely Advisory service at clients’ sites when
required and in accordance with the firm’s Standards.Initiate and lead business development
activities to generate growth for the Risk and Governance solution,
service and Financial Services industry group.Lead and manage agreed client portfolio for
the service line and regional area.Approve, and if necessary prepare strategy documentation
for each client, supported by a fully costed service delivery proposal,
for subsequent approval by the Director/Partner.Control and manage the delivery of client
programmes, to ensure that the work is completed to time and budget,
providing solutions on any issues as appropriate to the Director/Partner.Ensure the effective planning and utilisation
of team members in line with the approved budget - including mapping
complex scheduling to optimise profitability.Monitor the effectiveness and quality of work
through undertaking effective senior manager review of the work.Engage with the client billing in accordance
with the firm’s billing timescales, providing solutions to all potential
adverse issues that may impact on the achievement of the agreed client
billing and recovery targets.Deal with day-to-day team matters, including
feedback on performance on the job, assist in appraisals, the recruitment
process, team welfare and H&S.Build relationships with new clients and
identify/act upon all potential additional work opportunities at new
clients or new work at potential clients.Key areas of focus may include:Capital markets; ICAAP and regulatory capital
management; ILAAP and liquidity risk management; Recovery and resolution
planning; Regulatory reporting; UK CRR; CRD; Prudential Regulation Authority
Rulebook; Financial Conduct Authority Handbook; Target Operating Model design;
Regulatory gap analysis; Regulatory due diligence.Location:The role will be based in London.Business development:You will assist with: Strategic initiatives;
Business development activities; Developing propositions and responding to
tenders; Tender/pitch presentations; and Producing materials for seminars/events
on hot topics.Delivery:Overseeing and delivering client work. The role
will require: managing delivery of client projects; effective stakeholder
engagement and relationship management; conducting structured document reviews
and gap analysis against regulatory requirements and industry practice;
structuring and conducting client interviews and process walk-throughs;
developing solutions and drafting reports and detailed recommendations; quality
assurance review of work undertaken on client projects; and approval of work in
line with professional standards.About the ideal candidate We are looking for a dynamic, ambitious and proactive individual with
experience in working in an equivalent position within a leading professional services
firm or large in-house function within industry. You should also have a
‘can-do’ and proactive attitude and will be used to working on multiple
projects and tasks simultaneously with a proven track record in meeting
deadlines and quality standards. You will also be comfortable initiating
and leading business development activities.As you will be interacting with senior individuals within RSM and the
businesses that we work with, excellent communication skills, both orally and
written, are critical to this role. You will be able to demonstrate how you
have been able to add significant value through your work and been a driver for
change in addition to the below requirements.Ambitious and driven individual, keen to
progress their career in a growing team;Strong regulatory experience with a proven track record;Evidence of a track record identifying, targeting and winning new
business;Individual who can work in a fast-paced environment;Strong attention to detail;Willingness to learn and develop own knowledge;Strong communication skills, both oral and written;Ability to problem solve and develop pragmatic
solutions;Ability to work independently and as part of a
team;Strong organisational skills;Experience of working in a client facing
environment and managing relationships;Experience of managing engagements and teams;Experience of business development, for
example familiarity with tender processes and proposition design;Knowledge of the financial services market and
the regulatory institutions.RequirementsDegree level education.Chartered accountant or equivalent, relevant
professional qualification (e.g. FRM, ACT, CertBALM).Natural team player.Driven, motivated, dedicated and resilient.Outstanding interpersonal and stakeholder
management skills.High standard of written and verbal
communication.Experience of working in a regulatory practice
and / or regulated business.Willingness to engage in business and market
development activities.#LI-AM1Experienced hirePermanentLONDONRisk Assurance