Financial Services Business Risk Director - Internal Audit Insurance and Pensions

Company Overview

Grant Thornton is a global professional services network providing audit, tax and advisory services. The Financial Services Business Risk Services (FS BRS) practice supports clients in managing risk, improving operational processes and achieving strategic objectives.

Role Overview

A Financial Services Business Risk Director will lead internal audit engagements for clients in the insurance or pensions market, providing tailored and cost‑effective solutions that draw on industry best practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Take ownership and lead on allocated assignments, exceeding client expectations while managing and developing staff.
• Drive business development initiatives and manage a portfolio of existing client relationships.
• Build and maintain good working relationships with all clients and colleagues.
• Agree budgets for review with Partner and/or client and monitor invoices and cash collection to prevent aged debtors.
• Lead client liaison meetings and attend audit committee meetings.

Requirements

• Professional qualification (CIPFA, CISA, CISM, CISP or similar) with post‑qualification experience in the insurance or pensions market.
• Experience managing a large portfolio of internal audit engagements.
• Proven track record of driving business development initiatives.

Preferred but Not Mandatory

• Professional practice experience leading client engagements and ensuring effective completion and quality.
• Demonstrable experience in business development and winning new work.
• Oversight of team members and personal development of direct reports.