Risk Assurance Associate Director

RSM UK; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking a Risk Assurance Associate Director in Glasgow to support the growth of their Internal Audit function. The role involves managing client portfolios, leading teams, and delivering high-quality internal audit and advisory services. Candidates should be professionally qualified and have experience with large organizations. This position offers opportunities for career growth and a flexible working environment.

Benefits

27 Days Holiday

Hybrid and Flexible working

Access to over 300 development courses

Qualifications

• Willingness to travel and stay overnight when required.
• Experience in working with large, complex organizations.
• Demonstrable experience in testing and documenting controls.

Responsibilities

• Identify, develop and convert opportunities for services to new and existing clients.
• Support regional leadership in developing the business.
• Manage a portfolio of clients and deliver internal audit services.

Skills

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Experience with internal audit reviews

Ability to manage multiple tasks and teams

Proficiency in identifying inefficiencies

Education

Professionally qualified (ACA, ACCA, IIA) or relevant qualification

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 – we have a clear goal to become the premium adviser to the middle market, globally. This vision touches everything we do, motivating and inspiring us to become better every day. If you are looking for a firm where you can build a future and make an impact, then RSM is the place for you.

Make an Impact at RSM UK

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

Our solutions are designed to address the unique needs, challenges, and opportunities our clients face as they strive to achieve their aspirations and organisational goals. Whether it’s supporting global expansion, developing acquisition strategies, facilitating private equity investments, or collaborating with boards to manage risk and governance, our consulting experts work as one cohesive team. We prioritise simplicity, providing data‑driven insights, value‑added assurance, and high‑quality execution to empower our clients in building sustainable, future‑fit businesses.

It’s an exciting time to join our consulting team, as we embark on ambitious growth plans that promise to create diverse career opportunities. We are committed to enhancing our six solutions, expanding and developing our team of expert consultants, embracing a digital‑first approach, strengthening our global presence, and building strong client relationships.

Due to the continued success of RSM’s Internal Audit function, we are looking for a Risk Assurance Associate Director to support and help lead the growth of this service across Scotland.

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain exposure to high‑profile organisations, working directly with Directors and Partners, and support the continued development and growth of RSM in Scotland and beyond.

The Risk Assurance Services faculty has over 250 dedicated professionals in the UK and is one of the largest providers of internal audit, internal controls and technology risk services. We serve corporate, financial services and not for profit organisations nationally.

Risk Assurance provides a range of services including co‑source and outsource internal audit, controls over financial reporting (SOX) and third‑party controls assurance spanning business and technology controls.

You’ll make an impact by:

• Identify, develop and convert opportunities for services to new and existing clients.
• Support the regional leadership in developing and growing the business, leading the team and showcasing our offerings to the local market.
• Demonstrating our capabilities and service offerings to local leadership and representing the service line as a local business leader.
• Manage a portfolio of clients (or a major client) and range of assignments, along with delivering key aspects of internal audit, controls assurance and advisory services. This can include a range of listed and privately‑owned organisations.
• Effectively manage own and the team time.
• Take the lead on the review of more complex and specialised areas.

What we are looking for:

Are you someone who thrives on variety, loves learning new things, and enjoys connecting with people? If you can spot inefficiencies in everyday life and are passionate about making improvements, this role is perfect for you!

We value diverse experiences and perspectives. Here’s what we’re looking for in our ideal candidate:

• Professionally qualified (ACA, ACCA, IIA), or other relevant qualification
• Willingness to travel and stay overnight where required
• Experienced in working with large, complex, listed and privately‑owned organisations
• Demonstrable experience in overseeing internal audit reviews, controls assurance and advisory service engagement
• Demonstrable experience in testing and documenting controls
• Demonstrable experience in proactively managing multiple tasks and teams
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

What we can offer you:

We recognise that our people are our most important assets. That’s why we offer a flexible reward and benefits package that will help you have fulfilling experience, both in and out of work.

• Hybrid and Flexible working
• 27 Days Holiday (with the option of purchasing additional day)
• Lifestyle, Health, and Wellbeing including financial wellbeing benefits such as financial tools, electric car scheme and access to a virtual GP
• Access to a suite of 300+ courses on demand developed by our inhouse Talent Development team

Diversity and Inclusion at RSM

At RSM, we want to create a strong sense of belonging so that people of all identities, backgrounds, and cultures feel they can bring their true self to work. Our clients come from all walks of life. We aim to achieve that same diversity of background, experience and perspective in our own teams, so that we can genuinely understand our client's needs. Diverse teams bring a broader range of ideas and insights to work. That's why we're working together to ensure our firm's principles and processes support a firm culture that embraces difference and strengthens inclusion.