Financial Services Advisory Director

Job Description

Ideas | People | TrustWere BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate todays changing world. We work with the companies that are Britains economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high-growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. Well broaden your horizonsOur Advisory team provide a wide variety of services that deliver value-led advice and outcomes. They have an in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of affairs.The team work across strategy, operations and improvement as well as at a transactional and defined project level. From technology to risk advisory, theyre experts in following through on top-level instructions and resolving the finer details - all in onestraight-forward package. When you join them, youll work on some of the worlds most exciting financial operations and business deals, building your experience and expertise alongside the brightest minds in the industry Well help you succeedLeading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. Youll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDOs partners to help businesses effectively. Youllbe encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and Our Financial Services Advisory team work with Financial institutions that are exposed to risk on a daily basis. Our Financial Services Advisory team provides consultative problem solving together with core regulatory, governance, internal audit, actuarialand risk management services that help our clients succeed. The Director will play a key role in supporting the Financial Services Advisory Partner develop and deliver the advisory strategy. This opportunity offers a variety of advisory and independent assurance projects for financial services firms across all FS sectorsto develop propositions and services for BDOs existing and future clients. Youll lead and deliver governance, risk management and/or conduct risk related assignments of high complexity and variety in line with BDOs defined methodologies and quality standards Youll be someone who has:

• Significant experience of financial services risk management and / or conduct and compliance related experience working within a professional service or financial services firm(s)
• Knowledge and experience of at least three of the following: Internal Audit, FCA conduct rules and regulations, enterprise risk management frameworks and operating models, corporate governance / board effectiveness, credit risk, SMCR, operational resilience,consumer duty requirements, culture.
• A strong knowledge of the Financial Services sector and the UK regulatory environment generally and have significant depth of knowledge in governance and risk management
• An Excellent written / communication skill, ability to influence, lead, engage, and manage stakeholders with a demonstrable track record of delivery
• The ability to lead teams, run complex reviews and be a team player
• Demonstrable experience and expertise in undertaking advisory and assurance reviews in governance / risk management / conduct risk
• An understanding and practical application of reviewing the three lines of defence model
• Strong commercial management experience

Youll be able to be yourself; well recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. Were committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams,and the task at hand. At BDO, well help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. Were in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDOs core values and were proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, well support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personaland professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, youll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so weve invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDOs people represent a wealth of knowledge andexpertise, and well encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, youll never stop learning at BDO. Were looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why were always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions Weve got a clear purpose, and were confident in our future, because were adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with opennessand clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.