Head of Internal Audit and Risk

England Permanent £99,000 - £119,000 per year Remote View Job Description

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Lead and shape audit and risk across a diverse multi-sector group.
Build a high-profile function with direct Board-level exposure

About Our Client

Our client is a privately owned and highly diversified family office with interests across multiple sectors, including financial investments, real estate and automotive operations. The organisation has ambitious growth plans and is investing significantly in its governance, risk and control environment to support future success.

This role offers a broad and strategic position offering exposure to multiple business sectors and senior stakeholders, making it an excellent opportunity for someone looking to further develop their board-level influence and leadership credentials.

The successful individual will play a key role in shaping the organisation's risk and assurance framework, ensuring effective governance while helping senior leadership make informed decisions.

Job Description

Develop and lead the Group's internal audit and risk strategy.
Provide independent assurance and reporting to the Audit & Risk Committee and executive leadership.
Design and deliver a risk-based internal audit plan across a varied portfolio of businesses.
Establish and embed enterprise risk management frameworks, policies and reporting.
Develop risk registers, control assessment processes and risk appetite reporting.
Lead assurance reviews and ensure actions are effectively implemented.
Drive the use of data analytics, technology and AI to enhance audit and risk activities.
Partner with senior leaders to improve controls, governance and operational resilience.
Oversee whistleblowing arrangements and promote a strong culture of accountability and risk ownership.
Manage relationships with external auditors, advisors and regulatory stakeholders.
Lead and develop a high-performing audit and risk capability aligned with future growth.

The Successful Applicant

Experienced internal audit, risk or governance professional with significant leadership experience.
Proven track record of developing and embedding enterprise risk management frameworks.
Strong understanding of governance, risk and control methodologies, including frameworks such as COSO or Three Lines.
Comfortable operating at Board and Audit Committee level, providing independent challenge and influence.
Demonstrated ability to lead teams and drive organisational improvement.
Commercially minded with the ability to balance risk management and business objectives.
Ideally has experience working within FCA regulated environments
Experience working across complex, multi-site or multi-sector organisations would be advantageous.
Relevant professional qualification such as ACA/ACCA/CIA preferred, although substantial relevant experience will be equally considered.