Risk Assurance Associate Director

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.

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.

Due to the continued success of RSM’s Internal Audit function, we are looking for a Risk Assurance Associate Director to support and help lead the growth of this service across Scotland.

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain exposure to high‑profile organisations, working directly with Directors and Partners, and support the continued development and growth of RSM in Scotland and beyond.

The Risk Assurance Services faculty has over 250 dedicated professionals in the UK and is one of the largest providers of internal audit, internal controls and technology risk services. We serve corporate, financial services and not for profit organisations nationally.

Risk Assurance provides a range of services including co‑source and outsource internal audit, controls over financial reporting (SOX) and third‑party controls assurance spanning business and technology controls.

• Identify, develop and convert opportunities for services to new and existing clients.
• Support the regional leadership in developing and growing the business, leading the team and showcasing our offerings to the local market.
• Demonstrating our capabilities and service offerings to local leadership and representing the service line as a local business leader.
• Manage a portfolio of clients (or a major client) and range of assignments, along with delivering key aspects of internal audit, controls assurance and advisory services. This can include a range of listed and privately‑owned organisations.
• Effectively manage own and the team time.
• Take the lead on the review of more complex and specialised areas.

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 (ACA, ACCA, IIA), or other relevant qualification
• Willingness to travel and stay overnight where required
• Experienced in working with large, complex, listed and privately‑owned organisations
• Demonstrable experience in overseeing internal audit reviews, controls assurance and advisory service engagement
• Demonstrable experience in testing and documenting controls
• Demonstrable experience in proactively managing multiple tasks and teams
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

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