Risk Assurance Manager

You'll have the autonomy to deliver meaningful work while gaining exposure to senior stakeholders and Board-level reporting, as well as playing a part in introducing new technology and more automated approaches to assurance. Client Details The organisation is a growing PE backed organisation in Bristol- they are looing to add heads to their team to support decision making, and to execute their value creation plan over the next phase of growth. Description

• Delivering end-to-end risk assurance and internal audit reviews, taking ownership from initial scoping and planning through to reporting and follow-up.
• Undertaking process walkthroughs, stakeholder interviews, control testing, transaction sampling, data analysis and evidence reviews.
• Assessing the design and effectiveness of controls, identifying weaknesses and understanding the underlying causes of issues.
• Producing clear, evidence-based findings and working collaboratively with stakeholders to agree practical improvements.
• Following up agreed actions and validating that remediation has delivered sustainable improvements.
• Using data and technology to identify unusual trends, exceptions and emerging areas of risk.
• Supporting the development and adoption of GRC, automated assurance and AI-enabled risk tools.
• Working alongside Transformation and other business teams to evaluate and improve risk technology and processes.
• Helping reduce reliance on manual assurance activity by identifying opportunities for automation and continuous monitoring.
• Building effective relationships across the organisation and presenting findings to senior stakeholders.
• Contributing to the continuing development of the organisation's assurance approach and helping ensure activity remains focused on the areas of greatest business risk and value. Profile A successful Risk Assurance Manager should have:
• Hands-on experience delivering internal audits or risk assurance reviews.
• A good understanding of governance, risk management and internal control frameworks.
• Experience testing both the design and operating effectiveness of controls.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Confidence working with and influencing stakeholders across different business functions.
• The ability to translate detailed findings into clear, commercially relevant recommendations.
• Experience using data analytics, audit technology, GRC systems or other technology-enabled assurance tools.

Job Offer

• Salary between £70,000 and £85,000 dependent on the level of experience.
• Bonus of 10-14% based on performance.
• 25 days of annual leave.
• Up to 7% employer pension contribution. If you're interested in this role, apply now.