Proactive or Reactive Fraud Risk Consultant

RSM UK; Stoke-on-Trent; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated individuals to join their Forensic and Investigation Services team. This role focuses on fraud prevention and offers a chance to make a significant impact through investigations and risk assessments. You'll be part of a dynamic team, supporting public and private clients, including NHS bodies, and contributing to vital counter-fraud services. With a hybrid working model and a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this position is perfect for those looking to grow in a supportive environment while tackling real-world challenges in fraud risk management.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Wellbeing benefits

Healthcare cover

Access to online courses

Electric car scheme

Virtual GP

Qualifications

• Ability to pass security vetting and DBS clearance.
• Strong organizational skills and initiative to manage workloads.

Responsibilities

• Conducting Fraud and Bribery Risk Assessments and evaluating controls.
• Handling referrals of fraud or bribery and conducting investigations.

Skills

Fraud Prevention

Risk Assessment

Report Writing

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

As one of the world's largest networks of audit, tax, and consulting firms, RSM delivers big ideas and premium service to help middle-market businesses thrive. We are a fast-growing firm with big ambitions — our goal is to become the premium adviser to the middle market globally. This vision motivates us to improve daily. If you want to build a future and make an impact, RSM is the place for you.

Make an Impact at RSM UK

Our consulting team offers six core solutions: business transformation, forensic, deal services, restructuring, finance function support, and risk and governance. We tailor these to meet our clients' needs, supporting global expansion, acquisition strategies, private equity investments, and risk management. We focus on simplicity, data-driven insights, value-added assurance, and high-quality execution to empower sustainable, future-ready businesses.

We are experiencing growth, expanding our solutions and team, embracing digital strategies, strengthening our global presence, and building strong client relationships. Our Forensic and Investigation Services team has vacancies open to candidates with an interest in fraud prevention—whether through investigation, control gap analysis, staff training, or a combination.

Our team provides counter fraud services to public and private clients, including NHS bodies, who report annually to the NHS Counter Fraud Authority. Our staff undertake proactive and reactive roles, supporting investigations, testing controls, and preparing reports. We welcome candidates from other sectors seeking a career change, bringing diverse experience to reduce fraud risks for our clients.

You will support senior staff by completing assigned tasks, liaising with clients, conducting testing, devising training, and compiling reports. All work is reviewed by senior staff before issuance.

Key responsibilities include:

1. Conducting Fraud and Bribery Risk Assessments, evaluating controls, and scoring residual risks.
2. Reviewing policies for fraud and bribery risks, recommending controls, and supporting disciplinary actions.
3. Reporting to senior management, producing work plans, progress reports, and presenting to audit committees.
4. Handling referrals of fraud or bribery, estimating losses, and conducting investigations, including evidence collection and interviews.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Ability to pass security vetting (NPPV + SC) and DBS clearance.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and initiative to manage workloads independently.
• Passionate about learning, diversity, and delivering quality service.

What We Offer:

• Hybrid working model
• 25 days holiday
• Wellbeing benefits, including financial tools, electric car scheme, virtual GP
• Healthcare cover
• Access to over 300 online courses

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At RSM, we champion diversity and inclusion, striving to create a workplace where everyone feels they belong and can bring their true selves to work, reflecting the diverse backgrounds of our clients.