Line of Service Assurance Industry/Sector Asset and Wealth Management Specialism Risk Management Level Senior Associate Job Description & Summary Closing date: 12 Dec Open to: SA2s only Qualification Criteria: ACA qualified (or country equivalent) - exam and time qualified Location: Bristol, Edinburgh About the role: Our Insurance and Asset & Wealth Management (I&AWM) practice works with leading insurers and asset managers to help them navigate a complex and evolving business environment. We bring expertise across regulatory advisory, risk and control advisory, sustainability advisory, and internal audit to help our clients manage risk, meet stakeholder expectations, and deliver sustainable growth. We work across the full breadth of the I&AWM sectors, providing practical advice and delivering innovative solutions that make a tangible difference to regulators, customers, and investors. You will have the opportunity to work on diverse, high-impact projects alongside specialists from multiple disciplines. Responsibilities In this role, you’ll work on a variety of client engagements, which may include: Regulatory Advisory: Advising on prudential and conduct regulation, interpreting new rules, conducting board effectiveness reviews, supporting and reviewing the implementation of Consumer Duty, and supporting regulatory change projects. Risk & Control Advisory: Designing and implementing risk management frameworks, assessing capital and liquidity, evaluating governance structures, and advising on financial reporting controls (e.g. SOx / ICFR compliance, risk and control process optimisation). Sustainability Advisory: Supporting clients with sustainability and ESG risk integration, reporting, and assurance to align with evolving regulatory and stakeholder expectations. Internal Audit: Delivering independent assurance and reviews of governance, risk management, and control environments, identifying improvements, and enhancing organisational resilience. You will collaborate with clients and colleagues across our network to deliver high-quality outputs, manage multiple priorities, and help develop new propositions. Key Responsibilities Deliver client-facing advisory engagements across the four core competency areas. Support the management of workstreams, ensuring delivery to scope, budget, and timeline. Build and maintain relationships with senior stakeholders, acting as a trusted advisor. Apply problem-solving skills to design practical, commercially viable solutions. Contribute to business development activities, including proposals and bids. Support, coach, and develop junior team members. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry developments, emerging risks, and regulatory change. Essential skills and experience Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to engage at all levels. Experience in one or more of the following areas: regulatory change, risk management, governance, internal controls, financial reporting controls, sustainability/ESG advisory, internal audit. Proven ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and deliver high-quality outputs under pressure. Commercial awareness and an understanding of how complex organisations operate. Strong analytical, logic, and problem-solving skills. Willingness to learn and adapt quickly to new challenges. Desirable Skills & Experience Accounting qualification (ACA or equivalent) and/or accounting experience – an advantage, but not essential. Knowledge of financial services sectors, ideally insurance and/or asset and wealth management. Understanding of SOx / ICFR compliance requirements and controls best practice. Experience in regulatory processes such as approvals, product governance, or customer outcome reviews. Exposure to sustainability/ESG risk and reporting frameworks. Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified) Degrees/Field of Study required: Degrees/Field of Study preferred: Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified) Required Skills Optional Skills Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Accounting Policies, Accounting Practices, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Balance Sheet Analysis, Budgetary Management, Cash Flow Analysis, Communication, Creativity, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Escalation Management, Financial Budgeting, Financial Close Process, Financial Data Mining, Financial Forecasting, Financial Management, Financial Policy, Financial Reporting, Financial Statement Analysis, Generating Financial Reports, Inclusion {+ 9 more} Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified) Travel Requirements Not Specified Available for Work Visa Sponsorship? No Government Clearance Required? No Job Posting End Date Are you ready to make a difference? 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