Internal Audit & Risk Director — Insurance & Pensions (Flexible)

Grant Thornton UK; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Reduced hours

Job shares to support work-life balance

Job summary

Grant Thornton UK is seeking a Financial Services Business Risk Director to lead client engagements while ensuring quality and effective completion. The role involves managing existing relationships and driving business development initiatives within the insurance sector.

The ideal candidate should possess a professional qualification and have substantial experience in managing large audit portfolios. Flexible working options are available to promote work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Post‑qualification experience within the insurance or pensions market.
• Proven track record of leading client engagements and driving business development.
• Experience in managing a large portfolio of internal audit engagements.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership and lead on allocated assignments exceeding client expectations.
• Manage existing client relationships and develop new business opportunities.
• Lead client liaison and attend audit committee meetings.

Skills

Driving business development initiatives

Managing client relationships

Leadership and team development

Portfolio management

Education

Professional qualification (CIPFA, CISA, CISM, CISP or similar)

Job description

Grant Thornton UK is seeking a Financial Services Business Risk Director to lead client engagements while ensuring quality and effective completion. The role involves managing existing relationships and driving business development initiatives within the insurance sector.

The ideal candidate should possess a professional qualification and have substantial experience in managing large audit portfolios. Flexible working options are available to promote work-life balance.