Manager, Quality & Risk Manager (QRM) EMEA Tax

Alvarez & Marsal Deutschland GmbH; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Alvarez & Marsal Deutschland GmbH is seeking a Quality Risk Manager for its EMEA Tax practice in London. The role focuses on developing and maintaining quality risk processes, assessing risks, and guiding engagement teams on risk matters, with collaboration across geographies.

The position requires experience in quality risk management within professional services or tax, and a robust understanding of regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in quality risk management, compliance, risk, legal, or a related role within a professional services environment.
• Good understanding of regulatory requirements, professional standards and risk management principles.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to research issues and identify practical solutions.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build relationships across teams.
• Ability to work independently while also contributing effectively within a team environment.
• Experience within a Tax environment or a relevant professional qualification would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation and maintenance of quality risk management policies, procedures and processes.
• Conduct risk assessments and assist in identifying and documenting potential quality and compliance risks.
• Work with stakeholders across the business to support the development and implementation of risk mitigation actions.
• Monitor and track risk management activities and assist in evaluating their effectiveness.
• Support compliance with relevant regulatory requirements, internal policies and professional standards.
• Provide guidance and support to engagement teams on quality and risk management matters, escalating issues where appropriate.
• Assist with the preparation of risk management reporting and documentation for leadership and governance purposes.
• Maintain awareness of industry developments, regulatory changes and emerging risk management practices.
• Support the development, maintenance and periodic updating of quality assurance documentation, guidance and related materials.
• Contribute to process improvement and standardisation initiatives across the quality and risk management function.

Skills

Risk management principles

Stakeholder collaboration

Contracting & regulatory risk

Attention to detail

Multi-priority management

Cross-team collaboration

Analytical skills

Education

Professional tax/legal qualification (ACA/ICAEW/CPA) advantageous

Job description

Description

Quality Risk Manager (QRM) EMEA Tax

London

Alvarez & Marsal ("A&M") is a group of entrepreneurial, action and results-oriented professionals who take a hands-on approach to solving our clients' problems and assisting them in reaching their potential. Our culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who can positively impact our clients and shape our industry. The collaborative environment and engaging work, guided by A&M's core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity, are why our people love working at A&M.

A&M Tax is an independent tax group made up of experienced tax professionals dedicated to providing customized tax advice to clients and investors across a broad range of industries. Its professionals extend A&M’s commitment to offering clients a choice in advisors who are free from audit-based conflicts of interest and bring an unyielding commitment to delivering responsive client service. A&M Tax has offices in major markets throughout EMEA, the U.S., Asia, and Australia.

In today’s increasingly complex global tax environment, having international reach, a strong local presence and the right expertise is critical to the successful execution of all client tax affairs. Our growing team has a new requirement for a Quality Risk Manager to join the team. The Quality Risk Manager (QRM) will support the management of quality risk processes within the EMEA Tax Practice at Alvarez & Marsal. The QRM will assist with the development and enhancement of quality processes, practices and contracting approaches, while collaborating with subject matter experts to address risk-related matters in accordance with A&M guidelines and procedures.

The QRM will support the review and resolution of contractual and general risk management queries, escalating issues where appropriate. This role involves identifying, assessing and monitoring risks that could impact quality and compliance with regulatory standards. The QRM will work closely with colleagues across the business to support the integration of quality risk management practices into day-to-day activities.

Skills and attributes for success:

• Good understanding of risk management principles, with the ability to analyse queries and support the identification of appropriate solutions and mitigation strategies.
• Ability to assess risk and contracting matters and apply sound judgement when escalating issues as appropriate.
• Strong collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with stakeholders to support the implementation of quality and risk management processes.
• Approachable, responsive and team-oriented, with a willingness to learn and develop expertise in contractual, regulatory and risk-related matters.
• A pragmatic and organised problem solver with strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.
• Self-motivated and able to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable working with colleagues across different teams and geographies to support the delivery of risk management initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the implementation and maintenance of quality risk management policies, procedures and processes.
• Conduct risk assessments and assist in identifying and documenting potential quality and compliance risks.
• Work with stakeholders across the business to support the development and implementation of risk mitigation actions.
• Monitor and track risk management activities and assist in evaluating their effectiveness.
• Support compliance with relevant regulatory requirements, internal policies and professional standards.
• Provide guidance and support to engagement teams on quality and risk management matters, escalating issues where appropriate.
• Assist with the preparation of risk management reporting and documentation for leadership and governance purposes.
• Maintain awareness of industry developments, regulatory changes and emerging risk management practices.
• Support the development, maintenance and periodic updating of quality assurance documentation, guidance and related materials.
• Contribute to process improvement and standardisation initiatives across the quality and risk management function.

Qualifications:

• Experience in quality risk management, compliance, risk, legal, or a related role within a professional services environment.
• Good understanding of regulatory requirements, professional standards and risk management principles.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to research issues and identify practical solutions.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build relationships across teams.
• Ability to work independently while also contributing effectively within a team environment.
• Experience within a Tax environment or a relevant professional qualification (e.g. ACA, ICAEW, CPA, tax or legal qualification) would be advantageous.

How will you grow and be supported?

At A&M, we know our people drive our growth, and we're focused on providing an employee experience that supports professional and personal development. We provide our team with a robust performance development process which encourages continuous learning and development that rewards you for your contributions. We have the best technical and formalized on-the-job training and offer endless opportunities for professionals to acquire new skills.

We also prioritize your well-being and provide personal tools and resources to support you through your personal journey.

Our Tax professionals consistently share their favorite attributes of A&M are the growth opportunities, our unique, entrepreneurial culture and of course, the fun we have together. The possibilities are endless for high performing and passionate tax professionals.