Director of Risk & Audit

Robert Walters - Director of Risk & Audit - Permanent - Birmingham - Hybrid - £90,000-£120,000 per annum

Job title: Director of Risk & Audit

Location: Birmingham

Salary: £90,000-£120,000 per annum

Hours: Full time (Hybrid)

Role details

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an experienced Director of Risk and Audit to join a highly respected professional services business based in Birmingham. This pivotal role is designed for someone who thrives on shaping and enhancing enterprise risk management and internal audit functions at the highest level. You will be instrumental in developing robust frameworks, ensuring regulatory compliance, and fostering a culture where risk awareness and assurance are embedded throughout the organisation. The position offers the chance to work closely with senior leadership and influential committees, providing you with a platform to make a significant impact on strategic direction and organisational resilience.

Responsibilities of the Director of Risk & Audit

• Oversee and coordinate with internal audit partners to ensure audits are delivered as planned, while serving as the businesses lead for internal audit.
• Design, update, and strengthen the risk management structure to align with the organisation's long-term goals.
• Lead the process of spotting, evaluating, and managing significant risks across both day-to-day operations and strategic initiatives, ensuring effective controls are in place.
• Provide expert advice on compliance issues to employees at all levels, ensuring the organisation meets all regulatory, internal policy, and industry requirements.
• Create and execute a targeted internal audit programme that prioritises key risk areas while maintaining high professional standards.
• Foster a culture that values risk management and compliance by delivering training and offering practical advice on risk and control practices to colleagues.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, including senior leaders, board and committee members, external auditors, and other partners.

What the successful candidate will bring

• Holds a recognised qualification in accountancy, internal audit, risk management, or possesses equivalent hands-on experience across enterprise risk and internal audit roles.
• Deep knowledge of corporate governance principles, alongside experience advising boards or committees on risk, assurance, and compliance topics.
• Strong history of delivering annual internal audit programmes using a mix of in-house teams and external partners, providing leadership with clear, practical reports.
• Clear evidence of designing and implementing organisation-wide risk and internal audit strategies that enable informed decision-making in line with business priorities.

What sets this company apart

This organisation is recognised for its consistent commitment to integrity, professionalism, inclusivity, and driving progress within its industry. Employees thrive in a culture that values open collaboration, welcomes diverse perspectives, encourages continuous knowledge sharing, and supports individuals in achieving their best.

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