Tax Quality & Risk Manager – EMEA

Alvarez & Marsal; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Alvarez & Marsal London is seeking a Quality Risk Manager to join our growing EMEA Tax practice. The role focuses on developing and maintaining quality risk processes, handling risk assessments, and supporting contracting and regulatory compliance across client engagements.

You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams, escalate issues when needed, and help embed risk management into day‑to‑day activities while staying informed about industry developments and regulatory changes.

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.

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

Risk assessment

Collaboration

Team-oriented

Problem solving

Time management

Cross-team collaboration

Job description

Alvarez & Marsal London is seeking a Quality Risk Manager to join our growing EMEA Tax practice. The role focuses on developing and maintaining quality risk processes, handling risk assessments, and supporting contracting and regulatory compliance across client engagements.

You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams, escalate issues when needed, and help embed risk management into day‑to‑day activities while staying informed about industry developments and regulatory changes.