A prestigious international law firm is seeking a Client Audits Associate Advisor to join their Risk and Compliance function in either London or Glasgow on a 12 month FTC basis.
This role offers the opportunity to work on a global scale, responding to client third party risk assessments and coordinating remediation activities across multiple jurisdictions. You will be part of a commercially minded team that values adding tangible benefits for both the business and its clients. The position is based in either London or Glasgow with hybrid working arrangements, providing flexibility and ergonomic support for remote work.
What you'll do:
As a Client Audits Associate Advisor you will play a pivotal role in managing client third party risk assessments across global operations. Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve liaising with multiple departments to gather essential information required for audit responses while maintaining strict compliance with regulatory requirements. You will coordinate remediation activities identified during audits, ensuring timely completion of action items. By supporting the Client Audits Supervisor in process improvement initiatives and trend analysis tasks, you will contribute to the continuous enhancement of audit procedures. Your ability to communicate complex technical concepts in clear terms will be crucial when interacting with partners or clients who may not have specialist knowledge. Building strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels will be key to bringing audits to satisfactory conclusions. You will also update resource management systems so that documentation remains current and accessible. Success in this role requires adaptability in balancing fast-paced demands with attention to detail while fostering positive collaboration within a supportive team environment.
- Plan, prepare, and respond to client audits by collaborating with various functions across the firm to ensure all necessary input is obtained.
- Coordinate remediation activities associated with client audits globally, ensuring actions are completed efficiently and effectively.
- Assist the Client Audits Supervisor in developing and improving audit processes to enhance operational excellence within the firm.
- Communicate technical information security jargon in accessible terms to non-technical stakeholders including partners, clients, and other business functions.
- Build ongoing relationships with stakeholders by engaging regularly and ensuring their needs are met throughout the audit process.
- Respond promptly to client audits by completing assessments, gathering evidence, and preparing documentation for validation sessions with clients.
- Work closely with IT, Information Security, and Third Party Risk Management departments to understand business infrastructure without disclosing sensitive information.
- Act as a central contact point for client audits undertaken within the firm by coordinating schedules and agendas with clients and internal teams.
- Brief Client Relationship Partners on developments before, during, and after key audits; provide talking points and insights regarding remediation items impacting their practices.
- Support trend analysis and data capture tasks for forecasting and reporting purposes within the Risk & Compliance team.
What you bring:
To excel as a Client Audits Associate Advisor you will bring substantial expertise from roles involving auditing or compliance where you have demonstrated sound judgement in strategic negotiations. Your proven track record includes managing complex projects requiring high volumes of information processing under tight deadlines. You possess outstanding communication skills that enable you to convey intricate concepts clearly whether speaking or writing for different audiences. Your adaptability allows you to thrive amidst evolving processes or technology changes while maintaining accuracy. Discretion is second nature when dealing with confidential matters; your professionalism ensures trustworthiness among colleagues. Interpersonal sensitivity enables you to build rapport across departments—your approachable manner fosters teamwork within a nurturing environment. Experience supporting audit responses or remediation activities is advantageous as is confidence using Microsoft 365 tools like Excel. Familiarity with information security protocols further strengthens your suitability for this role.
- Significant experience in auditing (internal or external), compliance, quality assurance, governance or project management roles; alternatively experience in third party or supplier risk management is highly valued.
- Demonstrated background in strategic negotiation skills coupled with proven discretionary decision-making abilities when resolving client or technical issues.
- Advanced proficiency in managing large volumes of information accurately while adhering strictly to internal and external deadlines.
- Exceptional written and oral communication skills enabling you to articulate positions clearly across diverse stakeholder groups.
- Ability to facilitate complex discussions smoothly while managing expectations effectively among colleagues and clients alike.
- Adaptability in navigating changing environments, processes, technologies whilst maintaining meticulous attention to detail under pressure.
- Discretion when handling sensitive or confidential situations combined with professionalism at all times.
- Approachable interpersonal skills allowing you to liaise effectively at all levels within the organisation; contributing positively towards a nurturing team culture.
- Previous experience responding to or supporting internal/external audits including involvement in remediation processes alongside relevant risk owners (desirable).
- Confidence using Microsoft 365 suite especially Excel; familiarity with information security terminology, data protection principles and audit process subject matter (desirable).