Interpath is an international and fast-growing advisory business with deep expertise in a broad range of specialisms spanning deals, advisory and restructuring capabilities. We deliver tangible results for global businesses, their investors, and stakeholders when complex problems arise, and critical decisions need to be made. Interpath is agile, independent, and conflict-free, and our passion for doing what's right, every time, sets us apart. Our diverse teams provide specialist technical knowledge combined with deep sector experience across our service line specialisms. Since our foundation in 2021, Interpath has grown rapidly, and we now have a presence across the UK, Ireland, France, Germany, Austria, Spain, BVI, Cayman Islands, Bermuda, Barbados, and Hong Kong. By 2030 we aim to be one of the world's leading advisory firms with a truly global footprint. Our Tax Services team is looking for an M&A Tax Associate Director to support the development of our M&A tax practice whilst also supporting on other transactional projects such as restructurings and refinancing. Building out a market-leading transaction services offering, including M&A tax alongside M&A advisory, corporate finance and valuations practices, is strategically important to achieving our ambitious expansion plans. The successful applicant will work autonomously and be able to manage M&A tax engagements on a day-to-day basis and will work closely with the M&A tax team to develop Interpath Advisory's M&A tax business. The successful applicant will also have the opportunity to work on broader transactional tax engagements involving restructurings and refinancing. Accountabilities: Managing tax due diligence and tax structuring engagements to deliver market-leading M&A tax services Developing external and internal client and stakeholder relationships to support the delivery and generation of M&A tax opportunities. Training and developing junior members of the team to support a continuing high-performance culture and foster a strong team ethic. Managing transaction tax engagements in relation to restructurings and refinancing. Have relevant M&A tax experience including strong tax technical knowledge Possess strong interpersonal and communication skills, being able to deal confidently and articulately with clients and internal stakeholders Be flexible and pragmatic in managing engagements, proving solutions to client challenges Have good project management abilities, being able to juggle multiple tasks and simultaneous projects Be capable of operating in a fast-moving environment and enjoy working in a dynamic and supportive team Be ACA or CTA qualified, at least 3 or 4 years PQE Benefits At Interpath, our people lie at the heart of our business. That's why we provide employees with a competitive and comprehensive reward package including compelling salaries and a range of core and optional benefits. Read more about our benefits; Company Benefits - Interpath Unsolicited Resumes from Third-Party Recruiters Please note that Interpath do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters. Any employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that Interpath will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.
Jul 16, 2025
Full time
Interpath is an international and fast-growing advisory business with deep expertise in a broad range of specialisms spanning deals, advisory and restructuring capabilities. We deliver tangible results for global businesses, their investors, and stakeholders when complex problems arise, and critical decisions need to be made. Interpath is agile, independent, and conflict-free, and our passion for doing what's right, every time, sets us apart. Our diverse teams provide specialist technical knowledge combined with deep sector experience across our service line specialisms. Since our foundation in 2021, Interpath has grown rapidly, and we now have a presence across the UK, Ireland, France, Germany, Austria, Spain, BVI, Cayman Islands, Bermuda, Barbados, and Hong Kong. By 2030 we aim to be one of the world's leading advisory firms with a truly global footprint. Our Tax Services team is looking for an M&A Tax Associate Director to support the development of our M&A tax practice whilst also supporting on other transactional projects such as restructurings and refinancing. Building out a market-leading transaction services offering, including M&A tax alongside M&A advisory, corporate finance and valuations practices, is strategically important to achieving our ambitious expansion plans. The successful applicant will work autonomously and be able to manage M&A tax engagements on a day-to-day basis and will work closely with the M&A tax team to develop Interpath Advisory's M&A tax business. The successful applicant will also have the opportunity to work on broader transactional tax engagements involving restructurings and refinancing. Accountabilities: Managing tax due diligence and tax structuring engagements to deliver market-leading M&A tax services Developing external and internal client and stakeholder relationships to support the delivery and generation of M&A tax opportunities. Training and developing junior members of the team to support a continuing high-performance culture and foster a strong team ethic. Managing transaction tax engagements in relation to restructurings and refinancing. Have relevant M&A tax experience including strong tax technical knowledge Possess strong interpersonal and communication skills, being able to deal confidently and articulately with clients and internal stakeholders Be flexible and pragmatic in managing engagements, proving solutions to client challenges Have good project management abilities, being able to juggle multiple tasks and simultaneous projects Be capable of operating in a fast-moving environment and enjoy working in a dynamic and supportive team Be ACA or CTA qualified, at least 3 or 4 years PQE Benefits At Interpath, our people lie at the heart of our business. That's why we provide employees with a competitive and comprehensive reward package including compelling salaries and a range of core and optional benefits. Read more about our benefits; Company Benefits - Interpath Unsolicited Resumes from Third-Party Recruiters Please note that Interpath do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters. Any employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that Interpath will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.
Role Description: The Advisory group is one of the most experienced investment banking teams in the industry and has been involved in some of the largest, most complex transactions of the past twenty years. Our global Industrials team focuses on a diverse set of sub-verticals, with senior London bankers specialising in Automotive, Capital Goods, Aerospace & Defence, Business Services, Power Equipment, Industrial Technology, and New Energy. The team interacts extensively with country coverage colleagues across Europe, focusing its time on large situations where years of experience and close relationships allow direct access to decision makers and the opportunity to work alongside companies in defining their future. The London team also plays a central role in maintaining relationships with some of the firm's most important global clients. There is ample opportunity for young bankers to develop through: substantial exposure to senior personnel across the breadth of the industrials landscape; and exciting opportunities linked to energy transition, autonomous and electrified vehicles, climate, new space and sustainability goals where exposure to earlier stage companies with industry changing propositions allows an Associate to play a meaningful role in the client relationship. Associates within the Advisory group work directly with companies in evaluating, structuring and recommending financial and strategic alternatives. Associates work on a wide variety of transactions including mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, asset sales, capital raisings, public offerings, restructurings and divestitures. Associates are staffed directly on client teams and are expected to be involved in all aspects of a transaction, including due diligence, valuation analysis, the negotiating of contracts as well as ongoing client coverage & relationship building. The comparatively small size of this group offers professionals the unique opportunity to gain client exposure and work closely with senior members of the team. Responsibilities: The Associate focused in the Industrials space will be a critical part of expanding the platform with heavy involvement in both deal execution and business development, working with lean deal teams and directly with senior industrials practitioners at PJT. Responsibilities for this individual will include: Evaluating, structuring, and recommending financial and strategic alternatives, including the analysis of mergers, acquisitions, and other strategic combinations, asset sales, and divestures. Leading the day-to-day execution of transactions, including due diligence, valuation analysis, and the negotiating of contracts and other agreements; work with senior management and coordinate associate / analyst materials. Analysing financial data and developments in financial markets important to the business of PJT Partners. Conducting research of targeted industries for investment purposes. Performing valuation analysis of prospective investment opportunities under consideration, including the assessment of financial risks. Comparing a company's financial data with other companies of the same industry, size, and location to the forecast of industry trends. Designing and develop quantitative models to assess the economic performance of targeted companies. Preparing written analysis and evaluations of investment opportunities for use by PJT Partners management and review by clients. Participating in both internal and external client meetings, negotiation of contracts and other agreements, and due diligence sessions. The team is well established at the Partner and Managing Director levels and is looking for a candidate with relevant industrials experience, a strong interest in working across large and small companies and the personality to thrive as a key part of the industrials team. Requirements: We seek to hire individuals who are highly motivated, intelligent, and are proven self-starters. In addition to strong analytical and quantitative skills, the successful candidate should have excellent communication skills, a demonstrated ability to write effectively, interests outside of work and a desire to work in a team environment. To be considered for the position, applicants must also meet the following criteria: Bachelor's Degree Minimum 3 years of experience in investment banking plus affinity with and/or direct experience in general industrials Resume must be in PDF format A strong background in finance/accounting is required
Jan 30, 2024
Full time
Role Description: The Advisory group is one of the most experienced investment banking teams in the industry and has been involved in some of the largest, most complex transactions of the past twenty years. Our global Industrials team focuses on a diverse set of sub-verticals, with senior London bankers specialising in Automotive, Capital Goods, Aerospace & Defence, Business Services, Power Equipment, Industrial Technology, and New Energy. The team interacts extensively with country coverage colleagues across Europe, focusing its time on large situations where years of experience and close relationships allow direct access to decision makers and the opportunity to work alongside companies in defining their future. The London team also plays a central role in maintaining relationships with some of the firm's most important global clients. There is ample opportunity for young bankers to develop through: substantial exposure to senior personnel across the breadth of the industrials landscape; and exciting opportunities linked to energy transition, autonomous and electrified vehicles, climate, new space and sustainability goals where exposure to earlier stage companies with industry changing propositions allows an Associate to play a meaningful role in the client relationship. Associates within the Advisory group work directly with companies in evaluating, structuring and recommending financial and strategic alternatives. Associates work on a wide variety of transactions including mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, asset sales, capital raisings, public offerings, restructurings and divestitures. Associates are staffed directly on client teams and are expected to be involved in all aspects of a transaction, including due diligence, valuation analysis, the negotiating of contracts as well as ongoing client coverage & relationship building. The comparatively small size of this group offers professionals the unique opportunity to gain client exposure and work closely with senior members of the team. Responsibilities: The Associate focused in the Industrials space will be a critical part of expanding the platform with heavy involvement in both deal execution and business development, working with lean deal teams and directly with senior industrials practitioners at PJT. Responsibilities for this individual will include: Evaluating, structuring, and recommending financial and strategic alternatives, including the analysis of mergers, acquisitions, and other strategic combinations, asset sales, and divestures. Leading the day-to-day execution of transactions, including due diligence, valuation analysis, and the negotiating of contracts and other agreements; work with senior management and coordinate associate / analyst materials. Analysing financial data and developments in financial markets important to the business of PJT Partners. Conducting research of targeted industries for investment purposes. Performing valuation analysis of prospective investment opportunities under consideration, including the assessment of financial risks. Comparing a company's financial data with other companies of the same industry, size, and location to the forecast of industry trends. Designing and develop quantitative models to assess the economic performance of targeted companies. Preparing written analysis and evaluations of investment opportunities for use by PJT Partners management and review by clients. Participating in both internal and external client meetings, negotiation of contracts and other agreements, and due diligence sessions. The team is well established at the Partner and Managing Director levels and is looking for a candidate with relevant industrials experience, a strong interest in working across large and small companies and the personality to thrive as a key part of the industrials team. Requirements: We seek to hire individuals who are highly motivated, intelligent, and are proven self-starters. In addition to strong analytical and quantitative skills, the successful candidate should have excellent communication skills, a demonstrated ability to write effectively, interests outside of work and a desire to work in a team environment. To be considered for the position, applicants must also meet the following criteria: Bachelor's Degree Minimum 3 years of experience in investment banking plus affinity with and/or direct experience in general industrials Resume must be in PDF format A strong background in finance/accounting is required
Covenant Consultant (Pensions) Aon are currently recruiting an experienced covenant advisor into the Pensions Covenant Team in London. The Associate Partner will be primarily responsible for providing covenant advice to pension scheme trustees and sponsoring companies including on covenant strength, the impact and regulatory consequences of corporate activity, and the implications for the pension scheme's strategy. What the day will look like Advising clients (typically pension scheme trustees or sponsors) on covenant strength, corporate activity, regulatory interventions associated matters Dealing with senior level pension fund trustees and company executives (normally at finance director or CFO level) Producing high quality written financial strength analysis reports and presenting the findings to the pension fund trustees Managing multiple assignments and client relationships Supporting the team in growing the covenant practice through internal and external networking channels Promoting the team within Aon and externally through their network, and helping to grow the business Supporting the development of our colleagues through the managing and coaching of junior colleagues, and effective people management Skills and experience that will lead to success Demonstrable experience of working and advising on a range of employer covenant matters Familiarity with current issues facing defined benefit pension schemes (broadly, not just limited to covenant) and the regulatory landscape Proven interpersonal, people management, report writing and presentation skills Experience of developing existing client relationships, growing existing mandates and winning new business Ability to promote the covenant team internally and externally through building their network Enthusiasm to grow the covenant business, develop new propositions and support our colleagues Aon is in the business of better decisions At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world. As an organization, we are united through trust as one inclusive, diverse team, and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed. Retirement & Investment The UK pensions landscape is evolving at a rapid pace. Economic challenges, legislative change, an ageing population, and asset volatility pose a wide variety of risks and challenges to pension schemes. Trustees and scheme sponsors are faced with a range of decisions on difficult topics from leading risk to improving member engagement, setting an investment strategy to running DC plans. Aon Retirement Solutions' market-leading capabilities and award-winning expertise make us the perfect partner to help clients through their pension challenges. We can provide integrated and comprehensive solutions across actuarial, plan administration, investment, and insurance subject areas, enabling us to serve our clients' unique needs every step of the way. Covenant Team Aon's covenant consulting team has five consultants and has advised the trustees/employers of over 300 pension schemes whose assets vary in size from £10m to £6bn. Aon's team advises DB pension schemes on the financial strength of their corporate sponsors (e.g. food retailers, car manufacturers and drug companies) and on the impact that corporate events (e.g. restructuring, M&A, special dividends, etc) could have on their ability to support their associated pension schemes. The financial strength of a sponsor influences how much investment risk a pension scheme can absorb as well as the valuation of the pension scheme's liabilities and its longer-term strategy for paying pensions. These schemes can often be meaningful (e.g. £ billions) and represent some of the UK's largest institutional investors which explains why DB pensions dominate the financial press and why pensions covenant consulting is such a high-profile role. To cope with increased client demand and help to grow our practice, we are seeking an experienced covenant advisor to lead on client mandates, nurture the talent in our team, and help develop and promote new propositions for a changed pensions landscape. The Covenant team has bold growth plans and has just appointed a new leader, so this is a great opportunity to help build and develop a covenant practice that is fit for the latest challenges faced by pension schemes and their sponsors. How we support our colleagues In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage a diverse workforce. Plus, our agile, inclusive environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon. Furthermore, all colleagues enjoy two "Global Wellbeing Days" each year, encouraging you to take time to focus on yourself. We offer a variety of working style solutions, but we also recognise that flexibility goes beyond just the place of work and we are all for it. We call this Smart Working! Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential. As a result, at Aon, you are more connected, more relevant, and more valued. We provide individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment in accordance with applicable law. Please contact us to request an accommodation on Aon values an innovative, diverse workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Aon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
Jan 27, 2024
Full time
Covenant Consultant (Pensions) Aon are currently recruiting an experienced covenant advisor into the Pensions Covenant Team in London. The Associate Partner will be primarily responsible for providing covenant advice to pension scheme trustees and sponsoring companies including on covenant strength, the impact and regulatory consequences of corporate activity, and the implications for the pension scheme's strategy. What the day will look like Advising clients (typically pension scheme trustees or sponsors) on covenant strength, corporate activity, regulatory interventions associated matters Dealing with senior level pension fund trustees and company executives (normally at finance director or CFO level) Producing high quality written financial strength analysis reports and presenting the findings to the pension fund trustees Managing multiple assignments and client relationships Supporting the team in growing the covenant practice through internal and external networking channels Promoting the team within Aon and externally through their network, and helping to grow the business Supporting the development of our colleagues through the managing and coaching of junior colleagues, and effective people management Skills and experience that will lead to success Demonstrable experience of working and advising on a range of employer covenant matters Familiarity with current issues facing defined benefit pension schemes (broadly, not just limited to covenant) and the regulatory landscape Proven interpersonal, people management, report writing and presentation skills Experience of developing existing client relationships, growing existing mandates and winning new business Ability to promote the covenant team internally and externally through building their network Enthusiasm to grow the covenant business, develop new propositions and support our colleagues Aon is in the business of better decisions At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world. As an organization, we are united through trust as one inclusive, diverse team, and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed. Retirement & Investment The UK pensions landscape is evolving at a rapid pace. Economic challenges, legislative change, an ageing population, and asset volatility pose a wide variety of risks and challenges to pension schemes. Trustees and scheme sponsors are faced with a range of decisions on difficult topics from leading risk to improving member engagement, setting an investment strategy to running DC plans. Aon Retirement Solutions' market-leading capabilities and award-winning expertise make us the perfect partner to help clients through their pension challenges. We can provide integrated and comprehensive solutions across actuarial, plan administration, investment, and insurance subject areas, enabling us to serve our clients' unique needs every step of the way. Covenant Team Aon's covenant consulting team has five consultants and has advised the trustees/employers of over 300 pension schemes whose assets vary in size from £10m to £6bn. Aon's team advises DB pension schemes on the financial strength of their corporate sponsors (e.g. food retailers, car manufacturers and drug companies) and on the impact that corporate events (e.g. restructuring, M&A, special dividends, etc) could have on their ability to support their associated pension schemes. The financial strength of a sponsor influences how much investment risk a pension scheme can absorb as well as the valuation of the pension scheme's liabilities and its longer-term strategy for paying pensions. These schemes can often be meaningful (e.g. £ billions) and represent some of the UK's largest institutional investors which explains why DB pensions dominate the financial press and why pensions covenant consulting is such a high-profile role. To cope with increased client demand and help to grow our practice, we are seeking an experienced covenant advisor to lead on client mandates, nurture the talent in our team, and help develop and promote new propositions for a changed pensions landscape. The Covenant team has bold growth plans and has just appointed a new leader, so this is a great opportunity to help build and develop a covenant practice that is fit for the latest challenges faced by pension schemes and their sponsors. How we support our colleagues In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage a diverse workforce. Plus, our agile, inclusive environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon. Furthermore, all colleagues enjoy two "Global Wellbeing Days" each year, encouraging you to take time to focus on yourself. We offer a variety of working style solutions, but we also recognise that flexibility goes beyond just the place of work and we are all for it. We call this Smart Working! Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential. As a result, at Aon, you are more connected, more relevant, and more valued. We provide individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment in accordance with applicable law. Please contact us to request an accommodation on Aon values an innovative, diverse workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Aon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
Austin Rose has always demonstrated a great understanding of howwe operate and drive as a business. They have continued to show adetermination to source candidates who fit both our technicalrequirements and the culture of the firm. Their consultants can be trusted to only present those individuals whoclosely match our needs, and over the years they have supported us inrecruiting many key hires from Partner level through to trainee as well Are you a Corporate Finance Associate Director (TS) with significant experience and are looking for a promotion? Or are you an experienced Director with all round experience looking for a role where you can have the autonomy to run your own team and the direction of the business. Do you enjoy looking after large deals with Private Equity, ideally in retail. If so, this could be the role for you. Our client is a management consultancy firm that deal with a range of global clients, transactions, and support with restructuring and advisory. They deal with both buy and sell side and their transactions are in the £100m's As the Director, you will look after your own team, a wide range of projects and support in business development activities to help grow the business. Your responsibilities will include; Overall lead for complex projects along with refinancing, restructuring and equity raising transactions Dealing with business valuations and preparing documents for review by PE clients Liaising with multiple external and internal teams Ensuring your team have the support they require and deliver against target metrics As the successful candidate you will be expected to have; The ability to work with clients and build a good relationship. Significant exposure to Buy and Sell Side deals in a Transaction capacity, ideally end to end If you are seeking Corporate Finance roles in London contact Austin Rose, the Corporate Finance Recruitment Specialists. Please apply on-line for immediate consideration. Once you have applied if you have any questions call . Please also note that due to the volume of applications, only those shortlisted will be contacted. If you have not received a response within two weeks, please assume your application for this role was unsuccessful.
Dec 19, 2022
Full time
Austin Rose has always demonstrated a great understanding of howwe operate and drive as a business. They have continued to show adetermination to source candidates who fit both our technicalrequirements and the culture of the firm. Their consultants can be trusted to only present those individuals whoclosely match our needs, and over the years they have supported us inrecruiting many key hires from Partner level through to trainee as well Are you a Corporate Finance Associate Director (TS) with significant experience and are looking for a promotion? Or are you an experienced Director with all round experience looking for a role where you can have the autonomy to run your own team and the direction of the business. Do you enjoy looking after large deals with Private Equity, ideally in retail. If so, this could be the role for you. Our client is a management consultancy firm that deal with a range of global clients, transactions, and support with restructuring and advisory. They deal with both buy and sell side and their transactions are in the £100m's As the Director, you will look after your own team, a wide range of projects and support in business development activities to help grow the business. Your responsibilities will include; Overall lead for complex projects along with refinancing, restructuring and equity raising transactions Dealing with business valuations and preparing documents for review by PE clients Liaising with multiple external and internal teams Ensuring your team have the support they require and deliver against target metrics As the successful candidate you will be expected to have; The ability to work with clients and build a good relationship. Significant exposure to Buy and Sell Side deals in a Transaction capacity, ideally end to end If you are seeking Corporate Finance roles in London contact Austin Rose, the Corporate Finance Recruitment Specialists. Please apply on-line for immediate consideration. Once you have applied if you have any questions call . Please also note that due to the volume of applications, only those shortlisted will be contacted. If you have not received a response within two weeks, please assume your application for this role was unsuccessful.
Credit Risk Consultant / Covenant Consultant We're hiring! Aon are currently recruiting a newly qualified Accountant (or similar) in to the Pension Covenant Team in London. The Consultant will be primarily responsible for providing pension scheme trustees with advice on the financial strength of their sponsors and assess the impact of any corporate activity. About Aon Aon Plc is a leading global professional services firm providing a broad range of risk, retirement and health solutions. Our 50,000 colleagues in 120 countries empower results for clients by using proprietary data and analytics to deliver insights that reduce volatility and improve performance. Aon is an equal opportunities employer. Aon's recruitment and selection policy ensures the best possible skill mix of colleagues and the highest quality candidates are appointed using objective job-related criteria. R&I The UK pensions landscape is evolving at a rapid pace. Economic challenges, legislative change, an ageing population and asset volatility pose a wide variety of risks and challenges to pension schemes. Trustees and scheme sponsors are faced with a range of decisions on difficult topics from managing risk to improving member engagement, setting an investment strategy to managing DC plans. Aon Retirement Solutions' market-leading capabilities and award-winning expertise make us the perfect partner to help clients through their pension challenges. We can provide integrated and comprehensive solutions across actuarial, plan administration, investment and insurance disciplines, enabling us to serve our clients' unique needs every step of the way. Covenant Team Aon's covenant consulting team has 6 consultants and has advised the trustees/employers of over 300 pension schemes whose assets vary in size from £10m to £6bn. The Covenant team's revenues have doubled over the last five years and in order to cope with increased client demand, we are seeking two further Consultants who have an interest in corporate finance. Aon's Credit Risk ("Covenant") team advises DB pension schemes on the financial strength of their corporate sponsors (e.g. food retailers, car manufacturers and drug companies) and on the impact that corporate events (eg restructuring, M&A, special dividends, etc) could have on their ability to fund their associated pension schemes. The financial strength of a sponsor influences how much investment risk a pension scheme can absorb as well as the valuation of the pension scheme's liabilities. The difference between a scheme's liabilities and assets - the pension scheme deficit - can often be substantial (eg £ billions) which explains why DB pensions dominate the financial press and why pensions covenant consulting is such a high-profile role. The Covenant team has ambitious growth plans and this is a great opportunity to have a real impact whilst furthering your career. About the Role Your impact as a Consultant: Providing pension scheme trustees with advice on the financial strength of their sponsors and assess the impact of any corporate activity (e.g. impact of M&A, special dividends, etc. on pension funds); Dealing with senior level pension fund trustees and company executives (normally at finance director or CFO level); Producing high quality written financial strength analysis reports and present the findings to the pension fund trustees. Responsibility for working in accordance with the Aon UK Limited Risk Management Framework, and compliance with the Aon UK Limited policies, including participation in the management of risks (including completion of mandatory training) that may adversely affect the business, interests or reputation of any Group Company. About you Your knowledge and expertise: Candidates with experience of working in a financial advisory environment such as restructuring, corporate finance, insolvency would also be considered. An understanding of employer covenant matters associated with DB pensions would be useful, but not mandatory as training would be provided. Strong analytical, writing and inter-personal skills; Likely to have an accountancy, ACA, MBA or CFA qualification; Basic knowledge of corporate finance analysis and company valuations; Capacity to work with multiple clients simultaneously. Salary and Benefits This role offers a competitive salary and bonus, plus a comprehensive benefits package and 25 days holiday. Through our flexible benefits, you will also have the opportunity to choose additional benefits, including healthcare and additional holiday. We also offer tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organisation. Our Colleague Experience Every day, our colleagues make a difference, work with the best, own their potential, and value one another. Together, we share this one purpose: to empower economic and human possibility around the world. This unifying goal is at the heart of our identity, and it lives in everything we do. To learn more about our colleague experience, visit Aon Colleague Experience. We're happy to talk flexible working. If you need to flex your working pattern, Aon offers flexible and agile working policies and we're happy to discuss options with you upon application
Sep 24, 2022
Full time
Credit Risk Consultant / Covenant Consultant We're hiring! Aon are currently recruiting a newly qualified Accountant (or similar) in to the Pension Covenant Team in London. The Consultant will be primarily responsible for providing pension scheme trustees with advice on the financial strength of their sponsors and assess the impact of any corporate activity. About Aon Aon Plc is a leading global professional services firm providing a broad range of risk, retirement and health solutions. Our 50,000 colleagues in 120 countries empower results for clients by using proprietary data and analytics to deliver insights that reduce volatility and improve performance. Aon is an equal opportunities employer. Aon's recruitment and selection policy ensures the best possible skill mix of colleagues and the highest quality candidates are appointed using objective job-related criteria. R&I The UK pensions landscape is evolving at a rapid pace. Economic challenges, legislative change, an ageing population and asset volatility pose a wide variety of risks and challenges to pension schemes. Trustees and scheme sponsors are faced with a range of decisions on difficult topics from managing risk to improving member engagement, setting an investment strategy to managing DC plans. Aon Retirement Solutions' market-leading capabilities and award-winning expertise make us the perfect partner to help clients through their pension challenges. We can provide integrated and comprehensive solutions across actuarial, plan administration, investment and insurance disciplines, enabling us to serve our clients' unique needs every step of the way. Covenant Team Aon's covenant consulting team has 6 consultants and has advised the trustees/employers of over 300 pension schemes whose assets vary in size from £10m to £6bn. The Covenant team's revenues have doubled over the last five years and in order to cope with increased client demand, we are seeking two further Consultants who have an interest in corporate finance. Aon's Credit Risk ("Covenant") team advises DB pension schemes on the financial strength of their corporate sponsors (e.g. food retailers, car manufacturers and drug companies) and on the impact that corporate events (eg restructuring, M&A, special dividends, etc) could have on their ability to fund their associated pension schemes. The financial strength of a sponsor influences how much investment risk a pension scheme can absorb as well as the valuation of the pension scheme's liabilities. The difference between a scheme's liabilities and assets - the pension scheme deficit - can often be substantial (eg £ billions) which explains why DB pensions dominate the financial press and why pensions covenant consulting is such a high-profile role. The Covenant team has ambitious growth plans and this is a great opportunity to have a real impact whilst furthering your career. About the Role Your impact as a Consultant: Providing pension scheme trustees with advice on the financial strength of their sponsors and assess the impact of any corporate activity (e.g. impact of M&A, special dividends, etc. on pension funds); Dealing with senior level pension fund trustees and company executives (normally at finance director or CFO level); Producing high quality written financial strength analysis reports and present the findings to the pension fund trustees. Responsibility for working in accordance with the Aon UK Limited Risk Management Framework, and compliance with the Aon UK Limited policies, including participation in the management of risks (including completion of mandatory training) that may adversely affect the business, interests or reputation of any Group Company. About you Your knowledge and expertise: Candidates with experience of working in a financial advisory environment such as restructuring, corporate finance, insolvency would also be considered. An understanding of employer covenant matters associated with DB pensions would be useful, but not mandatory as training would be provided. Strong analytical, writing and inter-personal skills; Likely to have an accountancy, ACA, MBA or CFA qualification; Basic knowledge of corporate finance analysis and company valuations; Capacity to work with multiple clients simultaneously. Salary and Benefits This role offers a competitive salary and bonus, plus a comprehensive benefits package and 25 days holiday. Through our flexible benefits, you will also have the opportunity to choose additional benefits, including healthcare and additional holiday. We also offer tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organisation. Our Colleague Experience Every day, our colleagues make a difference, work with the best, own their potential, and value one another. Together, we share this one purpose: to empower economic and human possibility around the world. This unifying goal is at the heart of our identity, and it lives in everything we do. To learn more about our colleague experience, visit Aon Colleague Experience. We're happy to talk flexible working. If you need to flex your working pattern, Aon offers flexible and agile working policies and we're happy to discuss options with you upon application
Teneo is looking for a talented and driven Consultant with a passion for business and financial communications to join our team. Teneo is an integrated communications consultancy, providing all aspects of strategic counsel to business leaders and CEOs. This role is primarily to support Teneo's financial communications clients, joining a thriving team helping to shape company narratives and influence how major corporate news flow lands with key capital markets audiences to achieve strategic objectives. Our work is wide-ranging and includes equity story development, financial calendar communications, executive profiling, IPOs, restructurings and M&A transactions, crisis management, media relations and ESG, stewardship and governance issues. We're interested in meeting candidates with wide-ranging perspectives, and we're open to hearing from you whether you currently work agency side, or in-house. It's key for us that you can cut across sectors and switch seamlessly between all our disciplines, from reactive issues management to proactive storytelling. And we'd love it if, like us, you're intellectually curious, creative, collaborative, and eager to learn. As a Consultant you'll be responsible for providing the highest quality of service to our clients and play a pivotal role in driving forward activity across multiple account teams, delivering regular insight and analysis, and supporting clients' reputational, financial, and strategic objectives. Consultants manage and coach our Associate Consultants and work into and learn from our Managing Directors, Associate Directors and Senior Consultants. Working at Teneo Teneo works with some of the world's biggest brands across a wide range of sectors and issues, including energy, tech, FMCG and financial services. Our clients include a significant number of the FTSE 100 and Fortune 100, as well as other global public and private corporations. We're an ambitious, global consultancy which allows candidates unmatched opportunities to develop and work with inspiring, motivated people. Although this role is to primarily support our financial communications clients, we actively encourage our people to grow and develop their advisory skills across all our disciplines, including financial and M&A, digital, creative campaigning and corporate communications, change and employee engagement, leadership coaching, sustainability, strategy and research, issues and crisis management, and restructuring and management consultancy, to solve complex business issues for our clients. Key Responsibilities As a Consultant at Teneo, you will: Build strong client relationships Provide advice and counsel to a high standard, delivering reputational and industry insight Take a hands-on approach to client-facing preparation and delivery of key financial calendar moments Provide support and insight to your client teams, proactively highlighting opportunities and potential areas of concern for clients Provide media monitoring for clients and their competitors, using a variety of inputs and tools, to provide wider context and advise on implications Monitor sell-side analyst coverage, share price performance and valuation Build a strong network of effective relationships internally and externally Seek opportunities for organic growth and support on writing new business proposals Provide constructive day to day feedback and coaching to more junior members of the team Skills and Experience 3-6 years' experience in a similar environment within a financial communications agency, or in roles related to public relations/investor relations, the capital markets, financial analysis, management consulting or the media. Experience offering client counsel at the appropriate level, based on in-depth insight of client's business and sector Deep knowledge of wider corporate reputational or market issues arising Working knowledge of financial reporting and good head for numbers Strong ability to grasp clients' business objectives and relevant wider industry dynamics to enable drafting of messaging and communications materials for financial calendar Accomplished media relations skills Exceptional written and verbal communications skills A positive, flexible and ambitious team player What we can offer New joiners are supported by an induction programmes, and continuous development is a key focus of life at Teneo - learning and knowledge sharing are at the heart of this. We have an environment and culture that is focused on supporting your development and career progression. We support this with a dedicated Learning Team who provide a range of learning opportunities and personal development support. Our face-to-face learning is supported by some 100 modules of e-learning available on our internal knowledge management system. Given our client base you'll be working on career-defining work that is exciting, rewarding and one where you can make a real impact to high profile projects. Company Benefits As well as this we offer a whole host of benefits and reward including; Competitive salary (depending on experience) 28 days holiday Discretionary bonus Annual salary review Pension (with company contribution: 5% of annual salary) Enhanced maternity and paternity leave (depending on length of service) and shared parental leave Private medical insurance Group Income protection Life assurance Cycle to work schemes Season ticket loans Regular social, cultural and charitable activities Flexible working with office laptop and phone provided About Teneo Teneo advises business leaders, enabling them to achieve goals faster and at lower cost by earning trust, navigating disruption, and removing barriers. We are built to help businesses succeed in a world no longer defined by boundaries and disciplines. Working exclusively with the CEOs and senior executives of the world's leading companies, Teneo provides strategic counsel across their full range of key objectives and issues. Across the globe, Teneo employs more than 1,200 people, offering global reach from a light infrastructure, built out of regional hubs. Our culture is critical to our success. We have a flat management structure with an open and supportive office atmosphere. To support progression and learning, we foster a supportive environment with a focus on mental health and wellbeing as well as adopting an inclusive environment that allows all employees to flourish. We recognise that diversity is essential for our business and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. At Teneo, we have fully embraced hybrid working and redefined the way we work such that it facilitates collaboration, optimises productivity and promotes the health and wellbeing of our people. We are adopting a 60:40 principle of office:remote working across our UK business which offers the flexibility to ensure that our people are empowered to find the right rhythm for themselves, our teams and our clients. We are also happy to discuss other forms of flexible working so please let us know if this is something you would like to discuss.
Sep 23, 2022
Full time
Teneo is looking for a talented and driven Consultant with a passion for business and financial communications to join our team. Teneo is an integrated communications consultancy, providing all aspects of strategic counsel to business leaders and CEOs. This role is primarily to support Teneo's financial communications clients, joining a thriving team helping to shape company narratives and influence how major corporate news flow lands with key capital markets audiences to achieve strategic objectives. Our work is wide-ranging and includes equity story development, financial calendar communications, executive profiling, IPOs, restructurings and M&A transactions, crisis management, media relations and ESG, stewardship and governance issues. We're interested in meeting candidates with wide-ranging perspectives, and we're open to hearing from you whether you currently work agency side, or in-house. It's key for us that you can cut across sectors and switch seamlessly between all our disciplines, from reactive issues management to proactive storytelling. And we'd love it if, like us, you're intellectually curious, creative, collaborative, and eager to learn. As a Consultant you'll be responsible for providing the highest quality of service to our clients and play a pivotal role in driving forward activity across multiple account teams, delivering regular insight and analysis, and supporting clients' reputational, financial, and strategic objectives. Consultants manage and coach our Associate Consultants and work into and learn from our Managing Directors, Associate Directors and Senior Consultants. Working at Teneo Teneo works with some of the world's biggest brands across a wide range of sectors and issues, including energy, tech, FMCG and financial services. Our clients include a significant number of the FTSE 100 and Fortune 100, as well as other global public and private corporations. We're an ambitious, global consultancy which allows candidates unmatched opportunities to develop and work with inspiring, motivated people. Although this role is to primarily support our financial communications clients, we actively encourage our people to grow and develop their advisory skills across all our disciplines, including financial and M&A, digital, creative campaigning and corporate communications, change and employee engagement, leadership coaching, sustainability, strategy and research, issues and crisis management, and restructuring and management consultancy, to solve complex business issues for our clients. Key Responsibilities As a Consultant at Teneo, you will: Build strong client relationships Provide advice and counsel to a high standard, delivering reputational and industry insight Take a hands-on approach to client-facing preparation and delivery of key financial calendar moments Provide support and insight to your client teams, proactively highlighting opportunities and potential areas of concern for clients Provide media monitoring for clients and their competitors, using a variety of inputs and tools, to provide wider context and advise on implications Monitor sell-side analyst coverage, share price performance and valuation Build a strong network of effective relationships internally and externally Seek opportunities for organic growth and support on writing new business proposals Provide constructive day to day feedback and coaching to more junior members of the team Skills and Experience 3-6 years' experience in a similar environment within a financial communications agency, or in roles related to public relations/investor relations, the capital markets, financial analysis, management consulting or the media. Experience offering client counsel at the appropriate level, based on in-depth insight of client's business and sector Deep knowledge of wider corporate reputational or market issues arising Working knowledge of financial reporting and good head for numbers Strong ability to grasp clients' business objectives and relevant wider industry dynamics to enable drafting of messaging and communications materials for financial calendar Accomplished media relations skills Exceptional written and verbal communications skills A positive, flexible and ambitious team player What we can offer New joiners are supported by an induction programmes, and continuous development is a key focus of life at Teneo - learning and knowledge sharing are at the heart of this. We have an environment and culture that is focused on supporting your development and career progression. We support this with a dedicated Learning Team who provide a range of learning opportunities and personal development support. Our face-to-face learning is supported by some 100 modules of e-learning available on our internal knowledge management system. Given our client base you'll be working on career-defining work that is exciting, rewarding and one where you can make a real impact to high profile projects. Company Benefits As well as this we offer a whole host of benefits and reward including; Competitive salary (depending on experience) 28 days holiday Discretionary bonus Annual salary review Pension (with company contribution: 5% of annual salary) Enhanced maternity and paternity leave (depending on length of service) and shared parental leave Private medical insurance Group Income protection Life assurance Cycle to work schemes Season ticket loans Regular social, cultural and charitable activities Flexible working with office laptop and phone provided About Teneo Teneo advises business leaders, enabling them to achieve goals faster and at lower cost by earning trust, navigating disruption, and removing barriers. We are built to help businesses succeed in a world no longer defined by boundaries and disciplines. Working exclusively with the CEOs and senior executives of the world's leading companies, Teneo provides strategic counsel across their full range of key objectives and issues. Across the globe, Teneo employs more than 1,200 people, offering global reach from a light infrastructure, built out of regional hubs. Our culture is critical to our success. We have a flat management structure with an open and supportive office atmosphere. To support progression and learning, we foster a supportive environment with a focus on mental health and wellbeing as well as adopting an inclusive environment that allows all employees to flourish. We recognise that diversity is essential for our business and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. At Teneo, we have fully embraced hybrid working and redefined the way we work such that it facilitates collaboration, optimises productivity and promotes the health and wellbeing of our people. We are adopting a 60:40 principle of office:remote working across our UK business which offers the flexibility to ensure that our people are empowered to find the right rhythm for themselves, our teams and our clients. We are also happy to discuss other forms of flexible working so please let us know if this is something you would like to discuss.
Head of Policy, Public Affairs & Communications for Drive Partnership Employed by Respect on behalf of the Drive Partnership Reports toDirector of Drive Partnership Salary £45,628-£49,610 (Point 42-48) pro rata, including ILW Hours Full time (35 hours) or 4 days (28 hours) per week Location Hubhub, 20 Farringdon St, London, EC4A 4AB plus flexible homeworking BenefitsA generous package including 25 days holiday a year, 6% employee pension scheme, childcare voucher scheme, cycle-to-work scheme Interviews The first set of interviews will be held on 12th January 2022 and the second set of interviews will be held on 18th January 2022. Purpose of role The Drive Partnership, formed by Respect, SafeLives and Social Finance, is working together to transform the national response to perpetrators of domestic abuse. We seek to change the domestic abuse narrative that asks 'why doesn't she leave?' to ask 'why doesn't he stop?'. Our vision is that one day there will be a national approach which sees agencies in all PCC and local authority areas across England and Wales working together to disrupt abuse and change behaviour. We're having an impact. Our partnership public affairs work has helped build a coalition of experts pressing for change; stimulated a commitment in the new Domestic Abuse Act from Government to publish a perpetrator strategy; stimulated philanthropic and government funding commitments; and brought together leaders from across public sector professions to focus on better holding perpetrators to account. We are now looking for a new Head of Policy, Public Affairs and Communications to help the partnership ensure these networks and commitments deliver for victims - improving their safety and reducing the onus on them to do the hard work to keep themselves safe. As the Head of Policy, Public Affairs and Communications for the Drive Partnership you will lead our efforts to ensure that those with the ability to make change, because of the funding or policy making role they hold, understand the aims and vision of the Drive Partnership and what our data, practice expertise and the voice of survivors is telling us about how to stop domestic abuse in the UK. In this role, offered as a fixed term contract until March 2023, you will lead a team of up to three staff, develop our policy influencing capacity and support our national roll-out of ground-breaking interventions to stop domestic abuse. You will also take responsibility for improving our internal communications, enhancing our reputation and supporting communications and relationships across the extensive Drive network of partners and beyond. You will be an experienced public affairs specialist with a background in policy influencing and have extensive contacts. You will build relationships with and work to support Respect, SafeLives, and Social Finance's public affairs and comms teams and key audiences across the partnership to enhance our influence, reputation and profile both locally and nationally, and maintain really great relationships with others who currently work on public affairs and policy issues across the Drive network of stakeholders and partners. You will be joining the Partnership at an important time as we seek to seize the opportunities of a new interest in perpetrators of domestic abuse and ensure new commitments in the DA Act deliver for victims and survivors. We particularly welcome applications from individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and across all protected characteristics[1], particularly from people from the following under-represented groups on our staff team: Black and minoritised people Disabled people We always welcome and support applications from those who have personal experience of domestic abuse. Key duties and responsibilities Provide strategic leadership and operational management of the Drive Partnerships policy, public affairs and communications functions, working with teams across Respect, SafeLives and Social Finance, to produce well-argued briefings, reports and other materials that promote the strategic approach and practical activities of the Drive Partnership. Lead the reactive policy influencing function, developing position and briefing papers on political issues relevant to the Drive Project and Drive Partnership, such as policy consultations, new legislation, the lead up to and outcomes of local and national elections, key policy forums and the work of Government's executive agencies Work with the Drive, SafeLives, Social Finance and Respect communications teams to develop and deliver Drive Partnerships communications work, keeping our comms strategy and key messages under review and developing them where necessary, growing and nurturing our audiences, managing the team to deliver against key targets. Work with the Events Officers across each partnership organisation to produce high quality, impactful events with influencers and key stakeholders, including identifying target audiences and potential event partners Lead the Drive Partnership's political engagement function, developing and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders across the policy and political arena and supporting the Drive Director and Drive Project Board to engage effectively (and with a sense of relative priority) with senior policymakers (ministers, special advisers, civil servants, commentators and backbenchers with relevance and influence). Ensure effective measurement of and risk management for all policy and stakeholder relations activities Lead Drive's political, policy and sector intelligence-gathering, making sure it informs the Drive Partnership's strategic and tactical decisions, including regarding appropriate sources of funding which the organisation should bid for Contribute to the Drive Partnership strategy and partnership annual impact reports, working closely with the communications and fundraising teams to produce these documents and accompanying communication and handling plans Represent the Drive Partnership at key stakeholder and influencing events, forums and conferences. Respond to external enquiries about Drive's position on key issues relating to domestic abuse Support Drive Partnership staff, as well as Respect, SafeLives and Social Finance Trustees, Associates and Pioneers, to understand Drives work with internal comms. Help to ensure they are also building and maintaining relationships with relevant stakeholders, growing an extensive network of awareness of and support for our work and equipping staff to deliver up to date, key organisational messages Provide inspirational leadership to your team, which supports, motivates and challenges them to develop and deliver to a high standard, reflecting the values, aims and principles of the Drive Partnership Participate in the leadership of Drive through regular management team meetings Ensure staff understand policy developments, political thinking and Government funding streams General In consultation with the Drive Director, and Drive Project Board, identify clear and measurable objectives and KPIs across all areas of activity which demonstrate benefits for reputation, profile and impact. Ensure that evaluation of the programme of activities is carried out regularly Set up and maintain close working relationships with colleagues across Respect, SafeLives and Social Finance and keep up-to date with external communications priorities through working closely with colleagues Attend relevant meetings as required Person Specification Experience - essential Significant political relations experience, gained in-house or in an agency or political setting Significant policy influencing experience, with a record of influencing political decision making Experience of creating and delivering, to tight and shifting deadlines, high quality written and oral communications Ability to synthesise data, user-voice and evidence to influence policy development and political engagement Experience of influencing policy and public affairs through great public-facing communication Experience - desirable Experience of gaining policymaker support for the roll-out of innovative social interventions Leading and developing people Skills Strong political understanding and judgement Understanding of policymaking in the UK and devolved administrations including local government Knowledge and understanding of UK social policy, specifically domestic abuse and child protection policy Exceptional policy development and analysis skills Exceptional writing skills, both long-form (e.g. briefings, reports) and short-form (e.g. blogs) Ability to work at speed, condensing large quantities of information down to compelling, accurate key messages Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills, able to use project and programme management tools when appropriate Exceptional speaking, presentation and influencing skills Competencies Ability to act as champion for the Drive Partnership Presents messages effectively and clearly to various audience Ability to build strong and effective relationships with key internal and external stakeholders Confident in the use of data to make effective decisions and as the basis of professional judgement Identifies problems early and takes action to avoid or resolve them. Works collaboratively to add value Seeks to build positive relationships with colleagues and stakeholders Supports the restructuring of activities that do not help Drive to achieve its goals or deliver strategic plans Commitment to Drive aims..... click apply for full job details
Dec 06, 2021
Full time
Head of Policy, Public Affairs & Communications for Drive Partnership Employed by Respect on behalf of the Drive Partnership Reports toDirector of Drive Partnership Salary £45,628-£49,610 (Point 42-48) pro rata, including ILW Hours Full time (35 hours) or 4 days (28 hours) per week Location Hubhub, 20 Farringdon St, London, EC4A 4AB plus flexible homeworking BenefitsA generous package including 25 days holiday a year, 6% employee pension scheme, childcare voucher scheme, cycle-to-work scheme Interviews The first set of interviews will be held on 12th January 2022 and the second set of interviews will be held on 18th January 2022. Purpose of role The Drive Partnership, formed by Respect, SafeLives and Social Finance, is working together to transform the national response to perpetrators of domestic abuse. We seek to change the domestic abuse narrative that asks 'why doesn't she leave?' to ask 'why doesn't he stop?'. Our vision is that one day there will be a national approach which sees agencies in all PCC and local authority areas across England and Wales working together to disrupt abuse and change behaviour. We're having an impact. Our partnership public affairs work has helped build a coalition of experts pressing for change; stimulated a commitment in the new Domestic Abuse Act from Government to publish a perpetrator strategy; stimulated philanthropic and government funding commitments; and brought together leaders from across public sector professions to focus on better holding perpetrators to account. We are now looking for a new Head of Policy, Public Affairs and Communications to help the partnership ensure these networks and commitments deliver for victims - improving their safety and reducing the onus on them to do the hard work to keep themselves safe. As the Head of Policy, Public Affairs and Communications for the Drive Partnership you will lead our efforts to ensure that those with the ability to make change, because of the funding or policy making role they hold, understand the aims and vision of the Drive Partnership and what our data, practice expertise and the voice of survivors is telling us about how to stop domestic abuse in the UK. In this role, offered as a fixed term contract until March 2023, you will lead a team of up to three staff, develop our policy influencing capacity and support our national roll-out of ground-breaking interventions to stop domestic abuse. You will also take responsibility for improving our internal communications, enhancing our reputation and supporting communications and relationships across the extensive Drive network of partners and beyond. You will be an experienced public affairs specialist with a background in policy influencing and have extensive contacts. You will build relationships with and work to support Respect, SafeLives, and Social Finance's public affairs and comms teams and key audiences across the partnership to enhance our influence, reputation and profile both locally and nationally, and maintain really great relationships with others who currently work on public affairs and policy issues across the Drive network of stakeholders and partners. You will be joining the Partnership at an important time as we seek to seize the opportunities of a new interest in perpetrators of domestic abuse and ensure new commitments in the DA Act deliver for victims and survivors. We particularly welcome applications from individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and across all protected characteristics[1], particularly from people from the following under-represented groups on our staff team: Black and minoritised people Disabled people We always welcome and support applications from those who have personal experience of domestic abuse. Key duties and responsibilities Provide strategic leadership and operational management of the Drive Partnerships policy, public affairs and communications functions, working with teams across Respect, SafeLives and Social Finance, to produce well-argued briefings, reports and other materials that promote the strategic approach and practical activities of the Drive Partnership. Lead the reactive policy influencing function, developing position and briefing papers on political issues relevant to the Drive Project and Drive Partnership, such as policy consultations, new legislation, the lead up to and outcomes of local and national elections, key policy forums and the work of Government's executive agencies Work with the Drive, SafeLives, Social Finance and Respect communications teams to develop and deliver Drive Partnerships communications work, keeping our comms strategy and key messages under review and developing them where necessary, growing and nurturing our audiences, managing the team to deliver against key targets. Work with the Events Officers across each partnership organisation to produce high quality, impactful events with influencers and key stakeholders, including identifying target audiences and potential event partners Lead the Drive Partnership's political engagement function, developing and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders across the policy and political arena and supporting the Drive Director and Drive Project Board to engage effectively (and with a sense of relative priority) with senior policymakers (ministers, special advisers, civil servants, commentators and backbenchers with relevance and influence). Ensure effective measurement of and risk management for all policy and stakeholder relations activities Lead Drive's political, policy and sector intelligence-gathering, making sure it informs the Drive Partnership's strategic and tactical decisions, including regarding appropriate sources of funding which the organisation should bid for Contribute to the Drive Partnership strategy and partnership annual impact reports, working closely with the communications and fundraising teams to produce these documents and accompanying communication and handling plans Represent the Drive Partnership at key stakeholder and influencing events, forums and conferences. Respond to external enquiries about Drive's position on key issues relating to domestic abuse Support Drive Partnership staff, as well as Respect, SafeLives and Social Finance Trustees, Associates and Pioneers, to understand Drives work with internal comms. Help to ensure they are also building and maintaining relationships with relevant stakeholders, growing an extensive network of awareness of and support for our work and equipping staff to deliver up to date, key organisational messages Provide inspirational leadership to your team, which supports, motivates and challenges them to develop and deliver to a high standard, reflecting the values, aims and principles of the Drive Partnership Participate in the leadership of Drive through regular management team meetings Ensure staff understand policy developments, political thinking and Government funding streams General In consultation with the Drive Director, and Drive Project Board, identify clear and measurable objectives and KPIs across all areas of activity which demonstrate benefits for reputation, profile and impact. Ensure that evaluation of the programme of activities is carried out regularly Set up and maintain close working relationships with colleagues across Respect, SafeLives and Social Finance and keep up-to date with external communications priorities through working closely with colleagues Attend relevant meetings as required Person Specification Experience - essential Significant political relations experience, gained in-house or in an agency or political setting Significant policy influencing experience, with a record of influencing political decision making Experience of creating and delivering, to tight and shifting deadlines, high quality written and oral communications Ability to synthesise data, user-voice and evidence to influence policy development and political engagement Experience of influencing policy and public affairs through great public-facing communication Experience - desirable Experience of gaining policymaker support for the roll-out of innovative social interventions Leading and developing people Skills Strong political understanding and judgement Understanding of policymaking in the UK and devolved administrations including local government Knowledge and understanding of UK social policy, specifically domestic abuse and child protection policy Exceptional policy development and analysis skills Exceptional writing skills, both long-form (e.g. briefings, reports) and short-form (e.g. blogs) Ability to work at speed, condensing large quantities of information down to compelling, accurate key messages Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills, able to use project and programme management tools when appropriate Exceptional speaking, presentation and influencing skills Competencies Ability to act as champion for the Drive Partnership Presents messages effectively and clearly to various audience Ability to build strong and effective relationships with key internal and external stakeholders Confident in the use of data to make effective decisions and as the basis of professional judgement Identifies problems early and takes action to avoid or resolve them. Works collaboratively to add value Seeks to build positive relationships with colleagues and stakeholders Supports the restructuring of activities that do not help Drive to achieve its goals or deliver strategic plans Commitment to Drive aims..... click apply for full job details
Head of Policy, Public Affairs & Communications for Drive Partnership Reports to Director of Drive Partnership Salary 45,628-49,610 (Point 42-48) pro rata, including ILW Hours Full time (35 hours) or 4 days (28 hours) per week Location Hubhub, 20 Farringdon St, London, EC4A 4AB plus flexible homeworking Benefits A generous package including 25 days holiday a year, 6% employee pension scheme, childcare voucher scheme, cycle-to-work scheme Interviews The firstset of interviews will be held on 12thJanuary 2022 and the second set of interviews will be held on 18th January 2022. Purpose of the role The Drive Partnership, formed by Respect, SafeLives and Social Finance, is working together to transform the national response to perpetrators of domestic abuse. We seek to change the domestic abuse narrative that asks why doesnt she leave? to ask why doesnt he stop?. Our vision is that one day there will be a national approach which sees agencies in all PCC and local authority areas across England and Wales working together to disrupt abuse and change behaviour. Were having an impact. Our partnership public affairs work has helped build a coalition of experts pressing for change; stimulated a commitment in the new Domestic Abuse Act from Government to publish a perpetrator strategy; stimulated philanthropic and government funding commitments; and brought together leaders from across public sector professions to focus on better holding perpetrators to account. We are now looking for a new Head of Policy, Public Affairs and Communications to help the partnership ensure these networks and commitments deliver for victims improving their safety and reducing the onus on them to do the hard work to keep themselves safe. As the Head of Policy, Public Affairs and Communications for the Drive Partnership you will lead our efforts to ensure that those with the ability to make change, because of the funding or policy making role they hold, understand the aims and vision of the Drive Partnership and what our data, practice expertise and the voice of survivors is telling us about how to stop domestic abuse in the UK. In this role, offered as a fixed term contract until March 2023, you will lead a team of up to three staff, develop our policy influencing capacity and support our national roll-out of ground-breaking interventions to stop domestic abuse. You will also take responsibility for improving our internal communications, enhancing our reputation and supporting communications and relationships across the extensive Drive network of partners and beyond. You will be an experienced public affairs specialist with a background in policy influencing and have extensive contacts. You will build relationships with and work to support Respect, SafeLives, and Social Finances public affairs and comms teams and key audiences across the partnership to enhance our influence, reputation and profile both locally and nationally, and maintain really great relationships with others who currently work on public affairs and policy issues across the Drive network of stakeholders and partners. You will be joining the Partnership at an important time as we seek to seize the opportunities of a new interest in perpetrators of domestic abuse and ensure new commitments in the DA Act deliver for victims and survivors. We particularly welcome applications from individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and across all protected characteristics[1], particularly from people from the following under-represented groups on our staff team: Black and minoritised people Disabled people We always welcome and support applications from those who have personal experience of domestic abuse. Key duties and responsibilities Provide strategic leadership and operational management of the Drive Partnerships policy, public affairs and communications functions, working with teams across Respect, SafeLives and Social Finance, to produce well-argued briefings, reports and other materials that promote the strategic approach and practical activities of the Drive Partnership. Lead the reactive policy influencing function, developing position and briefing papers on political issues relevant to the Drive Project and Drive Partnership, such as policy consultations, new legislation, the lead up to and outcomes of local and national elections, key policy forums and the work of Governments executive agencies Work with the Drive, SafeLives, Social Finance and Respect communications teams to develop and deliver Drive Partnerships communications work, keeping our comms strategy and key messages under review and developing them where necessary, growing and nurturing our audiences, managing the team to deliver against key targets. Work with the Events Officers across each partnership organisation to produce high quality, impactful events with influencers and key stakeholders, including identifying target audiences and potential event partners Lead the Drive Partnerships political engagement function, developing and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders across the policy and political arena and supporting the Drive Director and Drive Project Board to engage effectively (and with a sense of relative priority) with senior policymakers (ministers, special advisers, civil servants, commentators and backbenchers with relevance and influence). Ensure effective measurement of and risk management for all policy and stakeholder relations activities Lead Drives political, policy and sector intelligence-gathering, making sure it informs the Drive Partnerships strategic and tactical decisions, including regarding appropriate sources of funding which the organisation should bid for Contribute to the Drive Partnership strategy and partnership annual impact reports, working closely with the communications and fundraising teams to produce these documents and accompanying communication and handling plans Represent the Drive Partnership at key stakeholder and influencing events, forums and conferences. Respond to external enquiries about Drives position on key issues relating to domestic abuse Support Drive Partnership staff, as well as Respect, SafeLives and Social Finance Trustees, Associates and Pioneers, to understand Drives work with internal comms. Help to ensure they are also building and maintaining relationships with relevant stakeholders, growing an extensive network of awareness of and support for our work and equipping staff to deliver up to date, key organisational messages Provide inspirational leadership to your team, which supports, motivates and challenges them to develop and deliver to a high standard, reflecting the values, aims and principles of the Drive Partnership Participate in the leadership of Drive through regular management team meetings Ensure staff understand policy developments, political thinking and Government funding streams General In consultation with the Drive Director, and Drive Project Board, identify clear and measurable objectives and KPIs across all areas of activity which demonstrate benefits for reputation, profile and impact. Ensure that evaluation of the programme of activities is carried out regularly Set up and maintain close working relationships with colleagues across Respect, SafeLives and Social Finance and keep up-to date with external communications priorities through working closely with colleagues Attend relevant meetings as required Person Specification Experience essential Significant political relations experience, gained in-house or in an agency or political setting Significant policy influencing experience, with a record of influencing political decision making Experience of creating and delivering, to tight and shifting deadlines, high quality written and oral communications Ability to synthesise data, user-voice and evidence to influence policy development and political engagement Experience of influencing policy and public affairs through great public-facing communication Experience desirable Experience of gaining policymaker support for the roll-out of innovative social interventions Leading and developing people Skills Strong political understanding and judgement Understanding of policymaking in the UK and devolved administrations including local government Knowledge and understanding of UK social policy, specifically domestic abuse and child protection policy Exceptional policy development and analysis skills Exceptional writing skills, both long-form (e. g. briefings, reports) and short-form (e. g. blogs) Ability to work at speed, condensing large quantities of information down to compelling, accurate key messages Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills, able to use project and programme management tools when appropriate Exceptional speaking, presentation and influencing skills Competencies Ability to act as champion for the Drive Partnership Presents messages effectively and clearly to various audience Ability to build strong and effective relationships with key internal and external stakeholders Confident in the use of data to make effective decisions and as the basis of professional judgement Identifies problems early and takes action to avoid or resolve them. Works collaboratively to add value Seeks to build positive relationships with colleagues and stakeholders Supports the restructuring of activities that do not help Drive to achieve its goals or deliver strategic plans Commitment to Drive aims, values and practical work..... click apply for full job details
Dec 06, 2021
Full time
Head of Policy, Public Affairs & Communications for Drive Partnership Reports to Director of Drive Partnership Salary 45,628-49,610 (Point 42-48) pro rata, including ILW Hours Full time (35 hours) or 4 days (28 hours) per week Location Hubhub, 20 Farringdon St, London, EC4A 4AB plus flexible homeworking Benefits A generous package including 25 days holiday a year, 6% employee pension scheme, childcare voucher scheme, cycle-to-work scheme Interviews The firstset of interviews will be held on 12thJanuary 2022 and the second set of interviews will be held on 18th January 2022. Purpose of the role The Drive Partnership, formed by Respect, SafeLives and Social Finance, is working together to transform the national response to perpetrators of domestic abuse. We seek to change the domestic abuse narrative that asks why doesnt she leave? to ask why doesnt he stop?. Our vision is that one day there will be a national approach which sees agencies in all PCC and local authority areas across England and Wales working together to disrupt abuse and change behaviour. Were having an impact. Our partnership public affairs work has helped build a coalition of experts pressing for change; stimulated a commitment in the new Domestic Abuse Act from Government to publish a perpetrator strategy; stimulated philanthropic and government funding commitments; and brought together leaders from across public sector professions to focus on better holding perpetrators to account. We are now looking for a new Head of Policy, Public Affairs and Communications to help the partnership ensure these networks and commitments deliver for victims improving their safety and reducing the onus on them to do the hard work to keep themselves safe. As the Head of Policy, Public Affairs and Communications for the Drive Partnership you will lead our efforts to ensure that those with the ability to make change, because of the funding or policy making role they hold, understand the aims and vision of the Drive Partnership and what our data, practice expertise and the voice of survivors is telling us about how to stop domestic abuse in the UK. In this role, offered as a fixed term contract until March 2023, you will lead a team of up to three staff, develop our policy influencing capacity and support our national roll-out of ground-breaking interventions to stop domestic abuse. You will also take responsibility for improving our internal communications, enhancing our reputation and supporting communications and relationships across the extensive Drive network of partners and beyond. You will be an experienced public affairs specialist with a background in policy influencing and have extensive contacts. You will build relationships with and work to support Respect, SafeLives, and Social Finances public affairs and comms teams and key audiences across the partnership to enhance our influence, reputation and profile both locally and nationally, and maintain really great relationships with others who currently work on public affairs and policy issues across the Drive network of stakeholders and partners. You will be joining the Partnership at an important time as we seek to seize the opportunities of a new interest in perpetrators of domestic abuse and ensure new commitments in the DA Act deliver for victims and survivors. We particularly welcome applications from individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and across all protected characteristics[1], particularly from people from the following under-represented groups on our staff team: Black and minoritised people Disabled people We always welcome and support applications from those who have personal experience of domestic abuse. Key duties and responsibilities Provide strategic leadership and operational management of the Drive Partnerships policy, public affairs and communications functions, working with teams across Respect, SafeLives and Social Finance, to produce well-argued briefings, reports and other materials that promote the strategic approach and practical activities of the Drive Partnership. Lead the reactive policy influencing function, developing position and briefing papers on political issues relevant to the Drive Project and Drive Partnership, such as policy consultations, new legislation, the lead up to and outcomes of local and national elections, key policy forums and the work of Governments executive agencies Work with the Drive, SafeLives, Social Finance and Respect communications teams to develop and deliver Drive Partnerships communications work, keeping our comms strategy and key messages under review and developing them where necessary, growing and nurturing our audiences, managing the team to deliver against key targets. Work with the Events Officers across each partnership organisation to produce high quality, impactful events with influencers and key stakeholders, including identifying target audiences and potential event partners Lead the Drive Partnerships political engagement function, developing and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders across the policy and political arena and supporting the Drive Director and Drive Project Board to engage effectively (and with a sense of relative priority) with senior policymakers (ministers, special advisers, civil servants, commentators and backbenchers with relevance and influence). Ensure effective measurement of and risk management for all policy and stakeholder relations activities Lead Drives political, policy and sector intelligence-gathering, making sure it informs the Drive Partnerships strategic and tactical decisions, including regarding appropriate sources of funding which the organisation should bid for Contribute to the Drive Partnership strategy and partnership annual impact reports, working closely with the communications and fundraising teams to produce these documents and accompanying communication and handling plans Represent the Drive Partnership at key stakeholder and influencing events, forums and conferences. Respond to external enquiries about Drives position on key issues relating to domestic abuse Support Drive Partnership staff, as well as Respect, SafeLives and Social Finance Trustees, Associates and Pioneers, to understand Drives work with internal comms. Help to ensure they are also building and maintaining relationships with relevant stakeholders, growing an extensive network of awareness of and support for our work and equipping staff to deliver up to date, key organisational messages Provide inspirational leadership to your team, which supports, motivates and challenges them to develop and deliver to a high standard, reflecting the values, aims and principles of the Drive Partnership Participate in the leadership of Drive through regular management team meetings Ensure staff understand policy developments, political thinking and Government funding streams General In consultation with the Drive Director, and Drive Project Board, identify clear and measurable objectives and KPIs across all areas of activity which demonstrate benefits for reputation, profile and impact. Ensure that evaluation of the programme of activities is carried out regularly Set up and maintain close working relationships with colleagues across Respect, SafeLives and Social Finance and keep up-to date with external communications priorities through working closely with colleagues Attend relevant meetings as required Person Specification Experience essential Significant political relations experience, gained in-house or in an agency or political setting Significant policy influencing experience, with a record of influencing political decision making Experience of creating and delivering, to tight and shifting deadlines, high quality written and oral communications Ability to synthesise data, user-voice and evidence to influence policy development and political engagement Experience of influencing policy and public affairs through great public-facing communication Experience desirable Experience of gaining policymaker support for the roll-out of innovative social interventions Leading and developing people Skills Strong political understanding and judgement Understanding of policymaking in the UK and devolved administrations including local government Knowledge and understanding of UK social policy, specifically domestic abuse and child protection policy Exceptional policy development and analysis skills Exceptional writing skills, both long-form (e. g. briefings, reports) and short-form (e. g. blogs) Ability to work at speed, condensing large quantities of information down to compelling, accurate key messages Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills, able to use project and programme management tools when appropriate Exceptional speaking, presentation and influencing skills Competencies Ability to act as champion for the Drive Partnership Presents messages effectively and clearly to various audience Ability to build strong and effective relationships with key internal and external stakeholders Confident in the use of data to make effective decisions and as the basis of professional judgement Identifies problems early and takes action to avoid or resolve them. Works collaboratively to add value Seeks to build positive relationships with colleagues and stakeholders Supports the restructuring of activities that do not help Drive to achieve its goals or deliver strategic plans Commitment to Drive aims, values and practical work..... click apply for full job details
Overview of the Advisory & Consulting service line The Advisory & Consulting service line is a rapidly growing, award winning, global group of successful teams working together to present a go-to-market differentiator whilst delivering the highest quality of work for our clients. If you are successful in securing a role within our Advisory & Consulting Service Line you will join a team of 600+ innovative specialists across a variety of sectors including Financial Services, Industry & Services, and Public Services with consultative expertise in Risk & Management Consulting, Internal Audit, Actuarial and all aspects of the Tech & Digital space. Our Advisory teams are at the forefront of large international infrastructure projects, global M&A transactions, high-profile forensic investigations, business valuations, corporate restructuring and creditor advisory services; all with the aim of adding value to clients by finding solutions to a range of financial issues as one collaborative team. Our specialist Technology Consulting and Assurance team deliver IT assurance and advisory work to a range of clients nationally and internationally. Our broad range of clients, including those in FTSE 350, allow you to gain experience across a range of sectors including: Financial Services, Banking, Insurance and Investment Corporates/Private Sector/Industry & Services Central and Local Government Retail and Consumer products organisations SOC IT Assurance - Associate Director Our IT Assurance service line operates nationally in the UK and serves all strategic markets and organisations from the small to the large and complex. We have a growing portfolio of clients for whom we perform SOC (system and organisational controls) reviews and we are looking to grow the team to focus on this service offering, whilst supporting our other IT assurance work. Would you like to be part of a growing service line? Do you have a passion for IT risks and controls, and specifically SOC work? If so, we would love to hear from you. The ideal candidate would have a combination of the following: substantial experience in delivering and/or managing 3rd party assurance engagements; a proven track record of working on multiple engagements, ensuring the delivery of high-quality work within the deadline and to budget; good stakeholder management skills, both internal and external; a solid understanding of the SOC framework and standards, including ISAE 3402; ISAE 3000; AAF 01/20; SOC 1 and SOC 2; the ability to work under pressure across a portfolio of clients; effective communication skills, verbal and written, including, report writing; project management skills, keeping track of progress and issues; a strong academic background with a degree at a minimum; the ability to manage a team and provide ongoing guidance to more junior members of the team; and the ability to foster strong relationships and to identify and pursue business development opportunities. The job role comprises the following: building and developing strong working relationships with the client, ensuring any problems or requests are dealt with promptly and escalated where required; managing a portfolio of clients; writing proposals and attending client pitches as appropriate; helping to develop and update methodologies; training and developing staff in the SOC methodology. responsibility for executing and managing day to day 3rd party assurance work and reviews on behalf of a number of clients in the UK / globally; delivering work to the highest technical standards including ensuring the work is conducted in line with Mazars Quality standards; supporting junior staff and taking an active part in their development; supporting the Director to manage specific streams of work and staff in the work stream; testing design and operating effectiveness of controls; reviewing of the outputs of more junior staff members; drafting of client deliverables including reports; day-to-day client liaison; and supporting clients through "readiness" assessments for such services. Does the above appeal to you? Do you have a proven track record? Do you have an eye for detail without losing sight of the big picture? If so, please get in touch. Inclusion and Diversity At Mazars inclusion and diversity are central to our values. We recognise that being an inclusive and diverse organisation makes us stronger as a business. We seek to attract and recruit people who reflect the diverse nature of our clients and communities, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, nationality, faith or belief, social background, age and disability. Mazars selects candidates based on skills, knowledge, qualifications and experience.
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Overview of the Advisory & Consulting service line The Advisory & Consulting service line is a rapidly growing, award winning, global group of successful teams working together to present a go-to-market differentiator whilst delivering the highest quality of work for our clients. If you are successful in securing a role within our Advisory & Consulting Service Line you will join a team of 600+ innovative specialists across a variety of sectors including Financial Services, Industry & Services, and Public Services with consultative expertise in Risk & Management Consulting, Internal Audit, Actuarial and all aspects of the Tech & Digital space. Our Advisory teams are at the forefront of large international infrastructure projects, global M&A transactions, high-profile forensic investigations, business valuations, corporate restructuring and creditor advisory services; all with the aim of adding value to clients by finding solutions to a range of financial issues as one collaborative team. Our specialist Technology Consulting and Assurance team deliver IT assurance and advisory work to a range of clients nationally and internationally. Our broad range of clients, including those in FTSE 350, allow you to gain experience across a range of sectors including: Financial Services, Banking, Insurance and Investment Corporates/Private Sector/Industry & Services Central and Local Government Retail and Consumer products organisations SOC IT Assurance - Associate Director Our IT Assurance service line operates nationally in the UK and serves all strategic markets and organisations from the small to the large and complex. We have a growing portfolio of clients for whom we perform SOC (system and organisational controls) reviews and we are looking to grow the team to focus on this service offering, whilst supporting our other IT assurance work. Would you like to be part of a growing service line? Do you have a passion for IT risks and controls, and specifically SOC work? If so, we would love to hear from you. The ideal candidate would have a combination of the following: substantial experience in delivering and/or managing 3rd party assurance engagements; a proven track record of working on multiple engagements, ensuring the delivery of high-quality work within the deadline and to budget; good stakeholder management skills, both internal and external; a solid understanding of the SOC framework and standards, including ISAE 3402; ISAE 3000; AAF 01/20; SOC 1 and SOC 2; the ability to work under pressure across a portfolio of clients; effective communication skills, verbal and written, including, report writing; project management skills, keeping track of progress and issues; a strong academic background with a degree at a minimum; the ability to manage a team and provide ongoing guidance to more junior members of the team; and the ability to foster strong relationships and to identify and pursue business development opportunities. The job role comprises the following: building and developing strong working relationships with the client, ensuring any problems or requests are dealt with promptly and escalated where required; managing a portfolio of clients; writing proposals and attending client pitches as appropriate; helping to develop and update methodologies; training and developing staff in the SOC methodology. responsibility for executing and managing day to day 3rd party assurance work and reviews on behalf of a number of clients in the UK / globally; delivering work to the highest technical standards including ensuring the work is conducted in line with Mazars Quality standards; supporting junior staff and taking an active part in their development; supporting the Director to manage specific streams of work and staff in the work stream; testing design and operating effectiveness of controls; reviewing of the outputs of more junior staff members; drafting of client deliverables including reports; day-to-day client liaison; and supporting clients through "readiness" assessments for such services. Does the above appeal to you? Do you have a proven track record? Do you have an eye for detail without losing sight of the big picture? If so, please get in touch. Inclusion and Diversity At Mazars inclusion and diversity are central to our values. We recognise that being an inclusive and diverse organisation makes us stronger as a business. We seek to attract and recruit people who reflect the diverse nature of our clients and communities, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, nationality, faith or belief, social background, age and disability. Mazars selects candidates based on skills, knowledge, qualifications and experience.
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Overview of the Advisory & Consulting service line The Advisory & Consulting service line is a rapidly growing, award winning, global group of successful teams working together to present a go-to-market differentiator whilst delivering the highest quality of work for our clients. If you are successful in securing a role within our Advisory & Consulting Service Line you will join a team of 600+ innovative specialists across a variety of sectors including Financial Services, Industry & Services, and Public Services with consultative expertise in Risk & Management Consulting, Internal Audit, Actuarial and all aspects of the Tech & Digital space. Our Advisory teams are at the forefront of large international infrastructure projects, global M&A transactions, high-profile forensic investigations, business valuations, corporate restructuring and creditor advisory services; all with the aim of adding value to clients by finding solutions to a range of financial issues as one collaborative team. Our specialist Technology Consulting and Assurance team deliver IT assurance and advisory work to a range of clients nationally and internationally. Our broad range of clients, including those in FTSE 350, allow you to gain experience across a range of sectors including: Financial Services, Banking, Insurance and Investment Corporates/Private Sector/Industry & Services Central and Local Government Retail and Consumer products organisations SOC IT Assurance - Associate Director Our IT Assurance service line operates nationally in the UK and serves all strategic markets and organisations from the small to the large and complex. We have a growing portfolio of clients for whom we perform SOC (system and organisational controls) reviews and we are looking to grow the team to focus on this service offering, whilst supporting our other IT assurance work. Would you like to be part of a growing service line? Do you have a passion for IT risks and controls, and specifically SOC work? If so, we would love to hear from you. The ideal candidate would have a combination of the following: substantial experience in delivering and/or managing 3rd party assurance engagements; a proven track record of working on multiple engagements, ensuring the delivery of high-quality work within the deadline and to budget; good stakeholder management skills, both internal and external; a solid understanding of the SOC framework and standards, including ISAE 3402; ISAE 3000; AAF 01/20; SOC 1 and SOC 2; the ability to work under pressure across a portfolio of clients; effective communication skills, verbal and written, including, report writing; project management skills, keeping track of progress and issues; a strong academic background with a degree at a minimum; the ability to manage a team and provide ongoing guidance to more junior members of the team; and the ability to foster strong relationships and to identify and pursue business development opportunities. The job role comprises the following: building and developing strong working relationships with the client, ensuring any problems or requests are dealt with promptly and escalated where required; managing a portfolio of clients; writing proposals and attending client pitches as appropriate; helping to develop and update methodologies; training and developing staff in the SOC methodology. responsibility for executing and managing day to day 3rd party assurance work and reviews on behalf of a number of clients in the UK / globally; delivering work to the highest technical standards including ensuring the work is conducted in line with Mazars Quality standards; supporting junior staff and taking an active part in their development; supporting the Director to manage specific streams of work and staff in the work stream; testing design and operating effectiveness of controls; reviewing of the outputs of more junior staff members; drafting of client deliverables including reports; day-to-day client liaison; and supporting clients through "readiness" assessments for such services. Does the above appeal to you? Do you have a proven track record? Do you have an eye for detail without losing sight of the big picture? If so, please get in touch. Inclusion and Diversity At Mazars inclusion and diversity are central to our values. We recognise that being an inclusive and diverse organisation makes us stronger as a business. We seek to attract and recruit people who reflect the diverse nature of our clients and communities, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, nationality, faith or belief, social background, age and disability. Mazars selects candidates based on skills, knowledge, qualifications and experience.
