Senior Manager Change Assurance

More than you expected
Grant Thornton UK LLP is part of a global network of independent audit, tax and advisory firms, made up of some 58,000 people in over 135 countries. We're a team of independent thinkers who put quality, inclusion and integrity first. All around the world we bring a different experience to our clients. A better experience. One that delivers the expertise they need in a way that goes beyond. Personal, proactive, and agile. That's Grant Thornton.
Job Description:
NEW GROUND WON’T BREAK ITSELF.
Every day our teams help people in businesses and communities to do what is right and achieve their goals.
Our Financial Services Business Risk Services practice focuses on helping organisation manage risk, improve operational processes and realise strategic objectives. Our team brings together a range of skills and experience across sector specialisms. Our Financial Services Business Risk Services (FS BRS) team, provide clients with advisory and assurance services, through the provision of tailored, flexible and cost-effective solutions, that provide access to industry good practice methodology, value add insights and subject matter experts.
We’re happy to talk flexible working and consider reduced hours and job shares, we’ll support you to balance your work and life.
A look into the role
As a Senior Manager Change Assurance within our Financial Services Business Risk Services (FS BRS) team you will:

• Working across the financial services sector, lead the portfolio of outsourced internal audits, providing assurance over change related initiatives, including project, programmes (large and small scale), technology / software product development, in addition to portfolios and change methodologies (waterfall and agile).
• Own the full audit lifecycle, involving risk assessment, evaluation and the identification/ testing of key controls and reporting.
• Own and further develop the outsourced audit Change Assurance methodology in line with the evolution of regulatory and market requirements,
• Support and engage with clients as a part of larger assignments on broader advisory and assurance change related work across the lines of defence.
• Support and lead business development activities that grow the practice.

Knowing you’re right for us
Joining us as a Senior Manager Change Assurance within our Financial Services Business Risk Services team, the minimum criteria you’ll need is experience in a change delivery or Change Assurance role. It would be great if you had some of the following skills, but don’t worry if you don’t tick every box, we’ll help you develop along the way.

• Demonstrable experience in assuring and / or delivering complex technology programmes.
• Understand the key drivers of risk related to technology enabled change.
• An understanding of change governance and risk management practices.
• The ability to tailor Change Assurance methodologies to the maturity of the client and the complexity of the programme.
• Manage client relationships and expectations.
• Business development and marketing activities.
• An understanding of requirements relating to change activities in a regulated environment.

Knowing we’re right for you
Embracing uniqueness, the culture at Grant Thornton thrives on the contributions of all our people, we never settle for what is easy, we look beyond to deliver the right thing, for everyone. Building an inclusive culture, where we value difference and respect our colleagues helps our people to perform at the best of their ability and realise their potential.
Our open and accessible culture means you’ll interact with leaders who are interested in you and everything you bring to our firm. The things that set you apart, we value them. That’s why we give you the freedom to bring your whole self to work and pursue your passions inside and outside of work.
Beyond the job
Life is more than work. The things you do, and the people you’re with outside of work matter, that’s why we’re happy to look at flexible working options for all our roles, and we’ll always do our best to keep your work and life in balance.
The impact you can make here will go far beyond your day job. From secondments, to fundraising for local charities, or investing in entrepreneurs in the developing world, you’ll be giving back to society. It’s that drive to do the right thing that runs through our every move, grounded in our CLEARR values - Collaboration, Leadership, Excellence, Agility, Respect and Responsibility.
We’re looking for people who want to contribute, spark fresh ideas and go beyond expectations. People who want to be able to proudly do what’s right, for the firm, our clients, our people and themselves. It’s how it should be.