Technology Risk Assurance Manager

RSM; Leeds; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

RSM is seeking an experienced Technology Risk Assurance Manager to join their Leeds team. This role involves advising clients on digital strategy, managing risk, and leading high-performing teams. Candidates should hold relevant certifications and possess strong leadership and communication skills, contributing to diverse career opportunities in a growing consulting environment.

Qualifications

• Holding certifications like CISA, CISM, or CISSP.
• Experience in technology, cyber, audit, or risk management.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Advising clients on digital strategy and risk management.
• Leading teams to provide risk assurance and advice.
• Managing a TRA client portfolio effectively.

Skills

Risk Management

Cybersecurity

Communication

Leadership

Education

CISA

CISM

CISSP

AWS

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

Technology Risk Assurance Manager

We are searching for an experienced Technology Risk Assurance Manager.

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 organizational 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 prioritize 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.

About the team

RSM's global Technology Risk Assurance (TRA) practice provides assurance, advice, and solutions to enable our clients to manage their digital risk and move forward with confidence.

Our local client portfolio includes some of the most interesting and prestigious organizations that operate within the financial services (e.g., Fintech, insurance, building societies), corporates (e.g., technology, manufacturing, automotive), and the public sector (e.g., healthcare, social housing, education, and local/central government).

Our team thrives as their responsibilities are diverse, challenging, and purposeful. We regularly work alongside other RSM teams (UK and International) including Tax, Internal Audit, Corporate Finance, Consulting, and External Audit to help our clients address their most complex business challenges.

Overall job purpose

No career pathway in your current role? You won't stand still in TRA.

You'll work with some of the brightest minds in this field and be a valued member of a diverse and inclusive TRA team. Your role is to add value — we'll consider all flexible working arrangements too.

You'll be advising our clients on strategy and risks associated with areas such as cyber and data privacy, change programmes and transformations, third-party and cloud, operational resilience, mergers and acquisitions, controls and compliance, and emerging technology (e.g., artificial intelligence, Blockchain, and robotics).

You'll benefit from ongoing coaching, career mentoring, and be supported by the TRA career pathway launched in 2021. This provides you with an opportunity to develop market-leading skills across our different capabilities and advance your professional development by undertaking certifications.

You'll be able to take your career in any direction by choosing to either specialise or gain wide-ranging skills by working across a range of industry sectors and TRA capabilities.

Responsibilities

There's never been a more exciting time to join us.

As a TRA Manager, you'll be:

• Helping your clients develop their digital strategy by leading teams that provide specialist risk assurance and advice.
• Staying current with the latest technology trends, leading risk management practices, and industry sector issues.
• Responsible for leading a TRA client portfolio in conjunction with the Partners to ensure our work adds value and is delivered timely and profitably.
• Responsible for the ongoing management of your client portfolio, including the development of plans and quality assurance of all aspects of the work and reporting.
• Performing risk management processes and developing commercial arrangements.
• Leading and coaching high-performing teams, resource management, recruitment, and development for team members. You'll make quality time and take an interest in your team.
• Shaping our future by leading innovation streams that build future products, services, and solutions.
• Representing RSM in external meetings, including attendance at client workshops, audit committees, and regional networking events.
• Leading our efforts on local Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives.
• Building trusted relationships with senior client stakeholders, and identifying opportunities where we could assist them.
• Developing proposals that demonstrate our capability to meet new and existing client needs.

Requirements for the role

You'll make decisions and take actions that are based on our values and will deliver purposeful impact where it counts.

To be successful in this role, you'll be:

• Holding at least one or more of the following certifications: CISA, CISM, CIPM, CISSP, CCSP, CHECK, CREST, AWS.
• Passionate about continuing your career in technology, cyber, risk management, and partnering with clients.
• Business and commercial minded in your approach.
• Motivated to lead with purpose, innovate, and make a genuine lasting impact.
• Able to offer a strong and compelling view of technology and risk management.
• Self-organized and able to manage your time effectively to prioritize and achieve deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Confident with excellent written, oral communication, and presentation skills.
• An active listener and proactive in taking action.
• Able to work autonomously, proactively, and effectively with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
• Have demonstrable experience in identifying opportunities to partner with clients and successfully deliver these.

Personal and professional qualities

• Professionally qualified and able to demonstrate expertise in a specialist field.
• Relevant experience within a technology, cyber, audit, and/or risk management role.
• Digitally literate and able to use tools such as Microsoft Office 365.
• In-depth understanding of technology trends and industry sector issues.

Experienced hire

Permanent

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