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Risk and Business Transformation Advisory Directors - Global Consulting Firm -

Employer
CK Search Global
Location
London (Central), London (Greater)
Salary
Competitive six figure package + flexible working
Closing date
20 Dec 2020
Reference
CK LN0109

Job Details


As a Director in our clients risk & advisory services team you will lead on major projects including  advisory/programme assurance ,business transformation , risk management consulting ,enterprise risk management implementation ,contracts assurance and compliance projects.

They are looking for individuals with deep specialist expertise in any of the above, preferably from an implementation or operational perspective, with experience working alongside a portfolio of clients across a variety of industries. 

The focus will primarily be on helping Boards as they manage strategic and transformation risks, rather than delivery of audit and compliance health checks

Therefore, they are looking for somebody who has a track record of engaging, influencing and developing relationships with Boards.  The individual(s) they appoint will support the RAS leadership team in their strategy to grow the business significantly in the coming years. Success will be built on your responsibility and ability to develop the service proposition and the firms growing presence in the market.  As a result, a track record of building a business and team will be essential.

This role will suit an individual who is ambitious, thrives on driving a significant opportunity forward and who brings excellent knowledge and capabilities.  Our client will provide you with a supportive environment to drive this opportunity forward.

Responsibilities

  • Develop a strong service proposition to take to market, demonstrating a track record of building a proposition, growing a brand, building a team and securing new business.
  • Enhance the capabilities of the risk & advisory services team.
  • Oversee the delivery of a profitable portfolio and ensure excellent client service.
  • Be a strong leader of people, to inspire and motivate those around you.
  • Build a strong network with the Partner community and help them grow the business.
  • Scope, manage and deliver projects and assignments across a varied client base, utilising the right mix of skills.
  • Make excellence in client service central to everything you do.
  • Discuss findings  with clients and obtain their buy-in to a proposed way forward.
  • Research competitor offerings and remain up to date with latest thinking in areas of expertise.
  • Act as an ambassador of the firm, participate in marketing events, keep abreast of the wide range of services the firm offers and suggests innovative products and services.
  • Recruit, retain, develop and motivate team members. This includes participating in recruitment, performance management, ensuring job appraisal documentation is completed within deadlines, and ensuring appropriate objectives and development plans are in place for relevant team members.


Technical Knowledge, Professional Qualifications and Experience

Required

  • A relevant professional qualification
  • Experience of managing and delivering major projects, business transformation projects, risk management implementations across a range of industries/sectors
  • A thorough understanding of approaches, methodologies and technical standards (as promulgated by PMI, IMPA, APM, IRM, ISO, COSO)
  • Thorough understanding of risk management standards and guidelines
  • Thorough understanding of project management approaches and methodologies
  • Experience of taking topics to Boards and an ability to effectively engage senior management across the projects / risk advisory space
  • Full driving licence and own car is preferable (Flexibility to travel on a regular basis locally with potential for wider travel including international assignments).

Company

CK Search Global is a niche search firm, specialising in six practice areas only, Audit and Risk Advisory, Audit Quality and Technical Standards, Forensic Services, Restructuring Advisory, Transaction Advisory and Valuations.

Christopher Kidd founded CK Search Global in 2014 and has over 30 years professional services recruitment and search experience having successfully introduced specialists across our practice areas into professional services firms throughout his career , primarily focussing on senior level recruitment. Many of his introductions now lead service lines for advisory firms around the world and come to him for advice on hiring strategies and with search mandates.

Our six areas of practise and expertise have been fine-tuned over the last seven years and our success is largely due to the professional relationships we have nurtured.

Our goal at CK Search Global is to build robust and meaningful relationships with both our clients and our candidates. We start from the ground up, building an in-depth understanding of our clients’ business.

Next we search for the ideal candidates, individuals who have the relevant professional and personal skills. By facilitating this partnership, we strive for the most successful combination – a long-standing placement with satisfied clients and successful candidates.

Diversity and inclusion are at the very core of who we are and what we do. We work closely with our clients to ensure that we are providing the widest possible cultural diversity within any shortlist.

Company info
Telephone
+44 (0)20 8242 6001
Location
36-38 Cornhill
London
EC3V 3NG
United Kingdom

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