Technology Risk Assurance Principal Consultant - #1712739

As one of the world's largest networks of audit, tax and consulting firms, RSM delivers big ideas and premium service to help middle-market businesses thrive. We are a fast-growing firm with big ambitions -- we have a clear goal to become the premium adviser to the middle market, globally. This vision touches everything we do, motivating and inspiring us to become better every day. If you are looking for a firm where you can build a future and make an impact, then RSM is the place for you.

Make an Impact at RSM UK

At RSM, our consulting team brings together diverse advisory experts to deliver our six core solutions: business transformation, forensic, deal services, restructuring, finance function support, and risk and governance.

Our solutions are designed to address the unique needs, challenges, and opportunities our clients face as they strive to achieve their aspirations and organisational goals. Whether it’s supporting global expansion, developing acquisition strategies, facilitating private equity investments, or collaborating with boards to manage risk and governance, our consulting experts work as one cohesive team. We prioritise simplicity, providing data-driven insights, value-added assurance, and high-quality execution to empower our clients in building sustainable, future-fit businesses.

It’s an exciting time to join our consulting team, as we embark on ambitious growth plans that promise to create diverse career opportunities. We are committed to enhancing our six solutions, expanding and developing our team of expert consultants, embracing a digital-first approach, strengthening our global presence, and building strong client relationships

RSM’s national Technology & Cyber Risk Assurance (TRA) practice provides assurance, advice, and solutions to enable our clients to manage their digital risk and move forward with confidence.

Our local client portfolio includes some of the most interesting and prestigious organisations that operate within the Not for Profit sector (e.g. healthcare, charities, social housing, education and local / central government), financial services (e.g. Fintech, insurance, building societies), and corporates (e.g. technology, manufacturing and automotive).

As a Principal Consultant, specialising in IT Audit within Technology Risk Assurance, you will be responsible for assisting in managing the Technology Risk Assurance (TRA) client portfolio in conjunction with Partners/Directors to ensure timely and accurate delivery of assignments at clients’ sites whilst also delivering IT assurance and advisory assignments.

You'll make an impact by:

• Helping our clients manage their IT controls and risks by leading teams that provide specialist IT assurance and advice predominantly within the Not for Profit sector.
• Managing agreed client portfolio for the regional area and successfully performing more complex TRA assignments.
• Involvement in leading and coaching high performing teams, resource management, recruitment, and development for team members.
• Controlling and managing the delivery of the assignment, to ensure that the work is completed to time and budget, providing solutions on any issues as appropriate to the Director / Partner
• Building relationships with clients and identify/act upon all potential additional work opportunities at existing clients or new work at potential clients
  
  
  

What we are looking for:

Are you someone who thrives on variety, loves learning new things, and enjoys connecting with people? If you can spot inefficiencies in everyday life and are passionate about making improvements, this role is perfect for you!

We value diverse experiences and perspectives. Here’s what we’re looking for in our ideal candidate:

• Professionally qualified e.g. CISA, CISM, CISSP or equivalent
• Relevant experience of portfolio management within a professional services IT audit role.
• Relevant experience within IT Audit to a higher level
• Demonstrates expertise in managing team and coaching junior members of the team
• Effective use of IT including Excel, audit and accounts packages, Outlook
• Excellent technical knowledge on both the internal audit process and relevant sector issues
• Prior experience of the Not-for-Profit sector, especially the NHS, Education, Charities and/or Central Government would be an advantage but is not essential.
  
  
  

What we can offer you:

We recognise that our people are our most important assets. That’s why we offer a flexible reward and benefits package that will help you have fulfilling experience, both in and out of work.

• Hybrid working
• 26 Days Holiday
• Lifestyle, Health, and Wellbeing including financial wellbeing benefits such as financial tools, electric car scheme and access to a virtual GP.
• Access to a suite of 300+ courses on demand developed by our inhouse Talent Development team.
  
  
  

Diversity and Inclusion at RSM

At RSM, we want to create a strong sense of belonging so that people of all identities, backgrounds, and cultures feel they can bring their true self to work. Our clients come from all walks of life. We aim to achieve that same diversity of background, experience and perspective in our own teams, so that we can genuinely understand our client's needs. Diverse teams bring a broader range of ideas and insights to work. That's why we're working together to ensure our firm's principles and processes support a firm culture that embraces difference and strengthens inclusion.