Technology Risk Assurance Associate Director | Leeds, UK

RSM; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking an experienced Technology Risk Assurance Associate Director to join their team in Leeds. This role involves advising clients on cyber security, data privacy, and risk management while leading high-performing teams. The position offers opportunities for career development and specialization in various sectors.

Benefits

Hybrid working arrangements

27 days of holiday

Health and wellbeing benefits

Access to over 300 courses for development

Qualifications

• Experience in technology, cyber, and risk management.
• Strong view of technology and risk management.
• Demonstrable experience in identifying and delivering client opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Leading and coaching high-performing teams.
• Advising clients on digital strategies and risk assurance.
• Managing a TRA client portfolio with Partners.

Skills

Risk management

Cyber security

Data privacy

Change management

Communication

Stakeholder management

Job description

Technology Risk Assurance Associate Director

We are seeking an experienced Technology Risk Assurance Associate Director to join our team.

Make an Impact at RSM UK

At RSM, our consulting team combines diverse advisory experts to deliver six core solutions: business transformation, forensic, deal services, restructuring, finance function support, and risk and governance.

Our solutions address the unique needs, challenges, and opportunities our clients face as they pursue their organizational goals. Whether supporting global expansion, developing acquisition strategies, facilitating private equity investments, or collaborating with boards on risk and governance, our experts work cohesively. We prioritize simplicity, provide data-driven insights, value-added assurance, and high-quality execution to empower clients in building sustainable, future-ready businesses.

Join our consulting team during an exciting growth phase, with opportunities to develop your career. We focus on enhancing our solutions, expanding our team, embracing digital innovation, strengthening our global presence, and fostering strong client relationships.

As an Associate Director in Technology Risk Assurance, you'll advise clients on strategies and risks related to cyber security, data privacy, change programs, third-party and cloud risks, operational resilience, M&A, controls and compliance, and emerging technologies like AI, Blockchain, and robotics.

You will benefit from ongoing coaching, career mentoring, and the TRA career pathway launched in 2021, offering opportunities to develop market-leading skills and pursue professional certifications through our training hub. You can choose to specialize or broaden your expertise across various sectors and capabilities.

Your impact will include:

• Leading and coaching high-performing teams, managing resources, recruitment, and development.
• Helping clients develop digital strategies through risk assurance advice.
• Developing proposals to meet client needs.
• Managing a TRA client portfolio with Partners to ensure value, timeliness, and profitability.
• Overseeing client plans, quality assurance, and reporting.

What we are looking for:

We value diverse experiences and perspectives. Our ideal candidate:

• Is confident in staying current with technology trends, risk management practices, and industry issues.
• Can perform risk management processes and develop commercial arrangements.
• Leads innovation streams that build future products, services, and solutions.
• Represents RSM at external meetings, client workshops, audit committees, and networking events.
• Leads CSR initiatives.
• Builds trusted relationships with senior stakeholders and identifies new opportunities.

To succeed, you should:

• Be passionate about a career in technology, cyber, and risk management.
• Have a business and commercial mindset.
• Be motivated to lead with purpose, innovate, and make a lasting impact.
• Offer a strong view of technology and risk management.
• Be self-organized, able to prioritize, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Possess excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Be proactive, autonomous, and effective with stakeholders.
• Have demonstrable experience in identifying and delivering client opportunities.

What we offer:

Our flexible rewards and benefits include:

• Hybrid working arrangements.
• 27 days of holiday.
• Health, wellbeing, and financial benefits, including tools, electric car schemes, and virtual GP access.
• Access to over 300 courses on demand for continuous development.

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