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The increasing level of regulatory scrutiny and investigations which we and the profession as a whole are facing highlights the importance of maintaining our quality record and reputation in the marketplace.
At the same time, we are operating in a constantly changing environment. In the aftermath of COVID, we face an energy crisis, greater volatility in financial markets, as well as geopolitical uncertainty and a weaker economic outlook.
It is critical that we manage audit risk throughout the entire lifecycle, implementing an effective ‘Portfolio Risk Review’ programme, supporting the business to make the right engagement acceptance and continuance decisions, as well as manage complex issues on live engagements.
Across UK A&A our purpose is ‘protecting the public interest and building trust and confidence in business’. Our aspiration in respect of quality is ‘Leading in quality wherever we serve by achieving a consistent and widely recognised standard of excellence’. Our Risk, Regulation and Policy team therefore plays a critical role in the firm achieving this ambition.
Why join the Risk, Regulation & Public Policy team at Deloitte? What makes our risk team different from other Big 4/ mid-tier risk teams?
Audit Transparency Report | Deloitte UK
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Our AQR scores are strong - see appendix 7 of transparency report. For example, we have had no non-compliant audits in the last three FRC inspections.
People who join our risk team will be able to learn what “good looks like” - e.g. in comparison to mid-tier firms and will join well established teams.
We have achieved this by making significant investments in our risk team. People joining our team will be able to learn how to successfully manage risk - both on live engagements and when they go into FRC case examination/ investigation.
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Our team and roles are much more than “technical” roles - we play an active role in shaping and delivering the firm’s strategic objectives. Audit Quality & Risk have not the usual 1 but 2 seats on the Audit Executive - demonstrating the strategic role we play.
Our senior risk professionals get regular opportunities to meet with members of the Audit Executive and Audit Governance Board - helping to develop ‘executive’ skills.
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The varied opportunities which our team offers-we do not operate in ‘silos’ - our risk professionals work across a variety of workstreams in our group, to maximise their experience. In addition, there are opportunities to exposure to ‘client’ work - particularly high-risk audits if desired. However, there is no obligation to do client facing work.
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Team infrastructure - we have invested heavily in our team and have over 70 individuals across London and Cardiff. This allows our senior risk professionals to focus on the most complex risk issues and gives them the project management and reporting function support they need to deliver their programmes.
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Deloitte drives progress. Using our vast range of expertise, that covers audit, risk advisory, and consulting services across tax, legal, business, technology and corporate finance, we help our clients become leaders wherever they choose to compete. To do this, we invest in outstanding people. We build teams of future thinkers, with diverse talents and backgrounds, and empower them all to reach for and achieve more.
What brings us all together at Deloitte? It’s how we approach the thousands of decisions we make every day. How we behave, our beliefs and our attitudes. In other words: our values. Whatever we do, wherever we are in the world, we lead the way, serve with integrity, take care of each other, foster inclusion, and collaborate for measurable impact. These five shared values lead every decision we make and action we take, guiding us to deliver impact how and where it matters most.
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We are looking for an experienced manager to join our growing team to bring their own experience and forward-thinking strategic vision to enhance the support we provide the firm in managing audit risk throughout the life cycle of an audit.
This exciting and varied role is central to the firm’s response to regulatory challenge and the constantly changing environment in which we operate, and will enable you to play a key role in driving firmwide actions in line with the firm’s strategy of continuous improvement and having a market leading reputation for quality. This role will see you interact with senior stakeholders across the firm and provide an opportunity to improve not only your leadership and technical skills but also develop your confidence and ability to challenge the status quo and communicate such challenges in an effective manner to those more senior stakeholders.
The manager in this role will work within the National Accounting and Assurance (NAA) department. This division of the firm is responsible for a variety of quality, risk, regulatory and compliance projects and support activities. More specifically, you will sit in the Risk, Regulation and Public Policy team which is responsible for managing risk, responding to regulatory challenge and for interacting with key stakeholders regarding our public policy strategy.
You will play a key role in delivering priority risk programmes, ensuring regulatory compliance and contributing to significant debates to develop policies and guidance for the Audit & Assurance service line.
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Our team is structured across different workstreams which run across the Risk, Regulation and Public Policy department, as well as with the business units.
You would join a strong team which works closely with key stakeholders in the Audit and Assurance business, in NAA and in our Quality, Risk and Security (QRS) team to respond to audit risk matters as they arise throughout the engagement life cycle. This will include:
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Project management of the Client Risk Assessment Meetings (CRAMs) programme.
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Facilitating the planning of the CRAMs Programme, running briefing and knowledge sharing sessions with key senior stakeholders.
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Facilitating the Quality & Risk (Q&R) partners in conducting CRAMs, building your own risk management awareness. Providing risk management input into engagement continuance decisions.
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Collation of key themes, outcomes and actions from the Programme for reporting to business unit quality leaders, business unit leaders and the Audit & Assurance Executive.
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You would also form a key role in the delivery of our strategy of pre-empting and responding to such matters before they arise. Additionally, you would take an active role in the development of firmwide actions were necessary in line with our strategy of continuous improvement and our firm commitment to quality.
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Linking learnings from our highest risk audits and risk consultations back into the audit business and ensuring that learning is actively shared with the business is a part of the role. Experience in leading large projects and supporting external audits is desirable.
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We know it’s not just about the numbers. Often, we let the technology take care of those. It’s about the creative and collective thinking or our people. That’s where the true insight is found. We’re redefining the future of audit. Come join us.
Personal independence
Regulation and controls are standard practice in our industry and Deloitte is no exception. These controls provide important legal protection for both you and the firm. We are subject to a number of audit regulations, one of which requires that certain colleagues abide by specific personal independence constraints. This can mean that you and your "Immediate Family Members" are not permitted to hold certain financial interests (shares, funds, bonds etc.) with audit clients of the firm. The recruitment team will provide further detail as you progress through the recruitment process.
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“Quality is the cornerstone of our approach. By combining our technical expertise, the experience of our global networks, our technology focus and commitment to developing our auditors, we can consistently execute high-quality independent audits.”
“The difference between my previous job and the current team in Deloitte is that I now have a support circle and a diversity of knowledge around me. We have shared vision for the team and there is always someone to go to for anything.”
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Your Work, Your Way: We call our hybrid working vision Deloitte Works. And it does. We trust you to make the right choices around where, when and how you work. You’ll be able to make decisions about how you work best, to be collaborative, learn from colleagues, share your experiences, build the relationships that will fuel your career and prioritise your wellbeing. Having great conversations with your team and your leadership paves the way for great collaborative ways of working.
You’ll be joining one of our innovative virtual communities. Which means you’ll be part of the London team. You’ll have the flexibility to work from home or a client site as required. You’ll also have access to a number of local collaboration spaces where you can meet with colleagues when needed to support your role. Our hybrid-working model enables our people to collaborate, connect and innovate in both a virtual and physical capacity.
You’ll have all the support you need to succeed, including robust tech and home workstation set-up guidance, as well as access to a variety of flexible working spaces and all sorts of social activities for you to join. We’re continually innovating our working practices too, so you can expect to see new and exciting technology developments coming soon.
The future of work is evolving fast and we’re already leading the way, by enabling flexibility for our people, and making it easy for us all to connect and collaborate.
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Our commitment to you
Making an impact is more than just what we do: it’s why we’re here. So we work hard to create an environment where you can experience a purpose you believe in, the freedom to be you, and the capacity to go further than ever before.
We want you. The true you. Your own strengths, perspective and personality. So we’re nurturing a culture where everyone belongs, feels supported and heard, and is empowered to make a valuable, personal contribution. You can be sure we’ll take your wellbeing seriously, too. Because it’s only when you’re comfortable and at your best that you can make the kind of impact you, and we, live for.
Your expertise is our capability, so we’ll make sure it never stops growing. Whether it’s from the complex work you do, or the people you collaborate with, you’ll learn every day. Through world-class development, you’ll gain invaluable technical and personal skills. Whatever your level, you’ll learn how to lead.
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A career at Deloitte is an opportunity to develop in any direction you choose. Join us and you’ll experience a purpose you can believe in and an impact you can see. You’ll be free to bring your true self to work every day. And you’ll never stop growing, whatever your level.
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