Committee Members – Audit and Risk Committee

PERIDOT PARTNERS; London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A professional body for financial standards is seeking senior professionals to join their Audit and Risk Committee. This hybrid role, particularly suitable for candidates with extensive experience in audit, risk management, and finance, offers the opportunity to impact the governance of the organization. Applicants should be prepared for strategic oversight and be committed to upholding public trust and professional standards.

Benefits

Remunerated (£800 per meeting)

Expenses reimbursed

Qualifications

• Significant senior-level experience (executive or non-executive).
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to provide strategic scrutiny and constructive challenge.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to strategic oversight of financial control and compliance.
• Ensure integrity of financial reporting and internal controls.
• Support the development of governance practices.

Skills

Audit

Risk management

Finance

Digital transformation

Cyber security

Governance oversight

Education

Recognised professional qualification

Job description

Help shape the governance and oversight of the CII as we deliver trust, professionalism and excellence in a rapidly evolving world.

Location: Hybrid - Virtual (and London)
Type: Remunerated (£800 per meeting), with all reasonable expenses reimbursed
Term: Three years, which may be extended for one further term of up to three years
Time commitment: 4x Committee meetings per year (usually 3 hours), predominantly virtual

About us

We are the professional body dedicated to building public trust in the insurance and financial planning professions. Our strapline Standards. Professionalism. Trust. reflects our deep commitment to raising professional standards through competence, integrity, and care for the customer.

We serve over 122,000 members who maintain high standards through continuing professional development and a published ethical code. Through world-class learning, sector leadership and engaged membership, we strive to secure and justify the confidence of the public in our professions.

About the role

We are seeking senior professionals to join our Audit and Risk Committee, a key part of the CII’s governance structure. The Committee holds delegated responsibility from the Board for overseeing the integrity of financial reporting, internal controls, risk management, and audit functions across the CII Group. As a Committee Member, you will contribute to strategic oversight in areas such as financial control, compliance, digital transformation, cyber risk, and regulatory frameworks. You will support the development of robust governance practices and help ensure we meet our responsibilities transparently and effectively.

The Committee plays an important role in supporting the Board’s ability to govern and safeguard the long-term interests of the Institute, and your input will be instrumental in upholding public confidence in the CII’s operations and impact.

About you

You will bring significant senior-level experience (executive or non-executive) and a recognised professional qualification. We are particularly interested in candidates with expertise in:

• Audit, risk management, and/or finance Digital transformation, technology, AI, or cyber security Governance and financial oversight in regulated or professional bodies

You will demonstrate strong analytical and communication skills, sound judgement, and the ability to provide strategic scrutiny and constructive challenge. Experience in engaging with complex data, navigating ambiguity, and supporting organisational learning and development will be vital.

We are especially keen to hear from individuals who can bring diversity of thought, background or experience, and who are motivated to support the CII’s continued growth and relevance through this period of strategic development.

Time commitment

The role involves preparing for and attending four Audit and Risk Committee meetings a year, with a possible fifth meeting to sign off the accounts. Meetings are typically held in the morning, with three virtual and one in person. Members may occasionally be asked to review papers or provide feedback outside the usual meeting cycle. The role also includes induction and training as needed, an annual appraisal with the Chair, and participation in the annual committee effectiveness review.

If this sounds like you and you are excited to help shape the future of professional standards and public trust in our sector, we would be delighted to hear from you.

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Applications for this role close at 9 a.m. Monday 6^th October 2025.