Director - Risk Advisory Services

BDO UK; England; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Agile working framework

Career development resources

Mentoring and coaching

Job summary

A leading advisory firm in the UK is seeking an innovative leader for its Risk Advisory Services (RAS) team. This role focuses on driving growth, building strong client relationships, and overseeing the delivery of high-quality services in a dynamic environment. Ideal candidates will have experience in driving growth across sectors like Technology and Life Sciences. The position will have a significant influence on enhancing client delivery through innovative solutions and governance practices.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of driving growth and building trusted relationships.
• Strong sector experience across Technology, Media and Telecommunications and/or Life Sciences.
• Experience in building governance and controls functions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and drive growth in the RAS team across London, Reading, and Thames Valley.
• Collaborate with Partners and Directors to develop innovative client solutions.
• Oversee resource planning and maintain high standards of quality.

Skills

Growth-driven mindset

Relationship building

Market-facing event leadership

Experience in Technology, Media & Telecom

Strong governance and controls functions

People leadership

Job description

Ideas | People | Trust

We’re BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today’s changing world.

Our clients are Britain’s economic engine – ambitious, entrepreneurially‑spirited and high‑growth businesses that fuel the economy – and the owners and management teams that lead them.

We’ll broaden your horizons

Our Advisory team provide a wide variety of services that deliver value‑led advice and outcomes. They have an in‑depth knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of our clients’ affairs. The team work across strategy, operations and improvement as well as at a transactional and defined project level. From technology to risk advisory, they’re experts in following through on top‑level instructions and resolving the finer details – all in one straight‑forward package. When you join them, you’ll work on some of the world's most exciting financial operations and business deals, building your experience and expertise alongside the brightest minds in the industry.

We’ll help you succeed

Our clients trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with clients and building long‑lasting relationships.

You’ll be someone who can work pro‑actively, managing your own tasks, but you’ll also be confident collaborating with others, communicating regularly with senior managers, Directors, and BDO’s Partners to enable us to serve our clients effectively. You’ll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to our clients.

Overview

Our Risk Advisory Services (RAS) team helps organisations anticipate emerging risks, balance opportunity and control and strengthen governance so they can deliver their strategic goals with confidence in an increasingly complex and fast‑moving environment. We work with a diverse portfolio of clients across the commercial and not‑for‑profit sectors, providing assurance and advisory support that strengthens governance, enhances controls and drives better decision making.

As part of the team, you’ll work on a wide range of internal audit, controls, risk and advisory engagements, gaining exposure to different industries, business models and operating environments. You’ll drive collaboration across the firm and apply innovative approaches including the use of technology, AI, data analytics and professional judgement to deliver insights that add real value for our clients.

As part of the RAS team at BDO, we are looking for individuals who can build, drive and lead our proposition and growth plans across London, Reading and the Thames Valley, with the role based in our Reading office.

We are keen to hear from you, if you have experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Bring a proven track record of driving growth, with the ambition, energy and strong professional network needed to operate at pace, build trusted relationships and generate new opportunities for the team and the firm.
• Act as an ambassador for the firm, creating opportunities and leading a programme of market‑facing events that build our regional eminence across the Thames Valley, while leveraging the firm’s full‑service offering to develop innovative client solutions.
• Build strong, collaborative relationships with Partners and Directors across the firm to unlock opportunities, deliver integrated solutions and support the growth of RAS.
• Have an established network of senior stakeholders across the Thames Valley, with a strong track record of developing long‑term, high‑value client relationships.
• Bring strong sector experience across Technology, Media and Telecommunications and/or Life Sciences and Pharma, including exposure to high‑growth and emerging businesses as well as larger established organisations, alongside experience working with mid‑cap (FTSE 250 / AIM) and private businesses.
• Have strong experience in building and operating governance and controls functions, including second‑line risk, internal audit and third‑party assurance such as ISAE 3000.
• Play a leading role in helping clients realise the benefits of stronger governance and controls, respond to the Provision 29 requirements and adopt AI‑enabled and technology‑driven approaches that enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of their control environments.
• Be a strong people leader who inspires, motivates and develops our ambitious team, identifying training needs and supporting their growth while creating a high‑performance culture.
• Drive continuous improvement by contributing ideas that enhance our methodologies, tools and ways of working, ensuring our services remain relevant and client‑focused.
• Take responsibility for commercial and delivery oversight, including resource planning, portfolio profitability, stakeholder engagement such as Audit Committees, and maintaining high standards of quality and innovation.

You’ll be able to be yourself; we’ll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We’re committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task in hand.

At BDO, we’ll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development.

We’re in it together

Mutual support and respect is one of BDO’s core values and we’re proud of our distinctive, people‑centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we’ll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs.

We can provide the best support for our clients and people when we’re working side by side. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you’ll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work.

We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for our clients and satisfying experiences at work, so we’ve invested in state‑of‑the‑art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO’s people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we’ll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you’ll never stop learning at BDO.

We’re looking forward to the future

At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy.

Our success is powered by our people, which is why we’re always finding new ways to invest in them. Across the UK thousands of unique minds coming together to help our clients reach their ambitions.

We’ve got a clear purpose, and we’re confident in our future, because we’re adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.