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Risk Assurance Manager

Bristol Permanent £70,000 - £85,000 per year View Job Description
You'll have the autonomy to deliver meaningful work while gaining exposure to senior stakeholders and Board-level reporting, as well as playing a part in introducing new technology and more automated approaches to assurance.
  • A hands-on role for an audit and risk professional ready to broaden their remit.
  • Deliver assurance and help modernise the approach to risk and controls.

About Our Client

The organisation is a growing PE backed organisation in Bristol- they are looing to add heads to their team to support decision making, and to execute their value creation plan over the next phase of growth.

Job Description

  • Delivering end-to-end risk assurance and internal audit reviews, taking ownership from initial scoping and planning through to reporting and follow-up.
  • Undertaking process walkthroughs, stakeholder interviews, control testing, transaction sampling, data analysis and evidence reviews.
  • Assessing the design and effectiveness of controls, identifying weaknesses and understanding the underlying causes of issues.
  • Producing clear, evidence-based findings and working collaboratively with stakeholders to agree practical improvements.
  • Following up agreed actions and validating that remediation has delivered sustainable improvements.
  • Using data and technology to identify unusual trends, exceptions and emerging areas of risk.
  • Supporting the development and adoption of GRC, automated assurance and AI-enabled risk tools.
  • Working alongside Transformation and other business teams to evaluate and improve risk technology and processes.
  • Helping reduce reliance on manual assurance activity by identifying opportunities for automation and continuous monitoring.
  • Building effective relationships across the organisation and presenting findings to senior stakeholders.
  • Contributing to the continuing development of the organisation's assurance approach and helping ensure activity remains focused on the areas of greatest business risk and value.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Risk Assurance Manager should have:

  • Hands-on experience delivering internal audits or risk assurance reviews.
  • A good understanding of governance, risk management and internal control frameworks.
  • Experience testing both the design and operating effectiveness of controls.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Confidence working with and influencing stakeholders across different business functions.
  • The ability to translate detailed findings into clear, commercially relevant recommendations.
  • Experience using data analytics, audit technology, GRC systems or other technology-enabled assurance tools.



What's on Offer

  • Salary between £70,000 and £85,000 dependent on the level of experience.
  • Bonus of 10-14% based on performance.
  • 25 days of annual leave.
  • Up to 7% employer pension contribution.



If you're interested in this role, apply now.

People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best.

Contact
Becca Thorley
Quote job ref
JN-092026-7115338
Phone number
+441179065151

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Internal Audit
Sector
Energy & Natural Resources
Where
Bristol
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Becca Thorley
Consultant phone
+441179065151
Job reference
JN-092026-7115338