Jobs, fresher vacancy - Risk Advisory Manager • Scotland

Company: Wilkinson and Associates

Scotland

Are you ready to take a leading role in shaping how financial services organisations respond to regulatory change, strengthen risk frameworks and embed sustainability into their core strategy?Our client, a leading professional services firm, is expanding its Insurance and Asset Wealth Management Risk Advisory practice in a Scotland-based team with UK-wide coverage. This hybrid Manager opportunity offers the chance to work with some of the most prominent firms in the financial services sector, supporting them to manage risk, meet evolving regulatory expectations and deliver sustainable, long-term value.The Opportunity As Manager within the Insurance and Asset Wealth Management Risk Advisory team, you will play a central role in delivering complex, high-impact engagements across regulatory advisory, risk and control transformation, sustainability advisory and internal audit.You will lead multi-disciplinary teams, work directly with senior stakeholders and contribute to the continued growth and evolution of the practice's propositions. This is a highly visible role, combining technical delivery, client relationship management and business development. Key Responsibilities Lead the delivery of advisory and assurance engagements across prudential and conduct regulation, risk and controls, sustainability/ESG and internal auditOversee multiple concurrent projects, ensuring high-quality, commercially relevant outputs delivered on time and within scopeAdvise clients on regulatory change initiatives, including Consumer Duty implementation, governance enhancements and board effectivenessDesign and optimise enterprise risk frameworks, financial reporting controls (including SOx/ICFR), and capital and liquidity assessmentsSupport clients in developing sustainability strategies, climate risk approaches and ESG reporting (e.g. TCFD, Net Zero)Scope, deliver and report on internal audit and assurance engagements, providing clear, actionable insightsBuild and maintain trusted relationships with senior client stakeholders, acting as a strategic advisorContribute to business development activity, supporting proposals and identifying opportunities for growthLead, coach and develop junior team members, fostering an inclusive and high-performance team cultureMonitor industry, regulatory and ESG developments, translating market insight into practical client solutions Candidate Profile Proven experience delivering advisory or assurance engagements in at least one of the following areas: regulatory change, risk controls, sustainability/ESG or internal auditBackground within professional services or a financial services organisation, ideally with exposure to insurance or asset wealth managementExperience managing multiple projects and leading teams in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environmentStrong understanding of regulatory frameworks and how complex financial institutions operateExcellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to engage at senior levelCommercial awareness and the ability to identify and develop new client opportunitiesAnalytical, strategic thinker with sound judgement and attention to detail Package Benefits Competitive base salary and performance-related bonusHybrid working model with flexibility across office, home and client sitePrivate medical cover and access to a virtual GPGenerous annual leave entitlementPaid volunteering days each yearStructured career progression and ongoing professional development supportInclusive, collaborative culture within a market-leading advisory practice Why Apply? Work on high-profile engagements across insurance and asset wealth managementGain exposure to regulatory, risk, sustainability and assurance work within one integrated practiceInfluence strategic decisions at senior client levelAccelerate your career within a firm known for quality, innovation and professional developmentTo learn more or apply, please contact Andrea Green for a private and confidential discussion. Alternatively, submit your CV and we'll be in touch