Alternatively, Grant Thornton

At Grant Thornton we do things differently - looking to the future, driving ambitious growth and pioneering positive change in our industry. Providing audit, tax and advisory services, we empower clients through strategic insight, curiosity, and genuine partnership. And we empower our people with real opportunity, an inclusive culture and work life balance. A true alternative.

With over 5,000 people in the UK, and a presence in 150 global markets, we're on an ambitious journey, from great to exceptional, and we need the best people to help us achieve our potential. And with that comes the opportunity to help redefine what our industry looks like, and what you want from your career.

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.

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 Director within our Financial Services Business Risk Services (BRS) practice, you will:

• Lead the delivery of assurance engagements across Consent Order validation, Skilled Persons work, Internal Audit, Risk Management and Programme Assurance
• Champion the firm's values and brand, driving quality and profitability across the FS Assurance portfolio
• Build relationships with key stakeholders across Grant Thornton and in the market, working across service lines to grow existing client accounts
• Grow the service line and team, supporting business development activity to expand our presence in Financial Services
• Support the adoption of AI and digital tools to improve efficiency across delivery and go to market

Knowing you’re right for us

Joining us as a Director , the minimum criteria you’ll need is significant experience delivering financial services assurance work at a senior level, including exposure to regulatory or risk related engagements, together with a track record of building senior client relationships and generating fee growth. 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.

• Experience across financial services regulatory or risk assurance work, including Consent Order validation, Skilled Persons work, Internal Audit or Programme Assurance
• A track record of building senior stakeholder relationships and generating sustainable fee growth
• Experience working across service lines to deliver an integrated client offer
• An interest in, or experience of, using AI and digital tools to improve delivery
• Experience developing and leading teams

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 firm’s values – purposefully driven, actively curious and candid but kind.

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.