BDO UK
Edinburgh, Midlothian
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams leading them. We'll broaden your horizons As a firm our focus on delivering quality audit work for the benefit of the public interest is our key priority. Our Audit teams are essential, not just to BDO, but to the whole economy. With specialist knowledge of sectors, markets and geographies; our auditors have the business understanding necessary to deliver the high quality and robust audits that companies and their stakeholders can trust. As part of our Audit team, you'll receive the support you need to reach your potential. From completing professional qualifications to developing new skills and exploring different learning opportunities, you'll join a friendly and diverse team whose work really matters. Use your skills to build a career in Audit at BDO. We'll help you succeed The work we do is underpinned by quality. We deliver audits which are trusted and transparent which can be relied upon by companies and their stakeholders. You'll be someone who is comfortable working pro-actively and, managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with Senior Managers, Directors, and BDO's Partners. You'll help deliver accurate and transparent reporting to all relevant stakeholders as you provide long term value. You will: Act as audit lead - the expectation is that on large assignments this role will be supported by one (or more) Managers. Overall responsibility for each assignment will be retained by the Partner. People management responsibilities covering resource planning and allocation, performance management, training and recommendations for promotion. Act as a mentor to team members and provide coaching with a view to assisting them to achieve their personal career goals. Act as a role model for Manager level. Technical Skills ACA/ICAS qualified or overseas equivalent. Educated up to degree level or CTS. Significant experience of delivering audit and other assurance services to major businesses, including listed (full list and AIM) firms with international interests. Excellent working knowledge of UK and International GAAS, IFRS, UK GAAP and Financial Reporting requirements. Able to demonstrate the development of an industry network. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to our business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value and satisfying experiences at work, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams leading them. We'll broaden your horizons As a firm our focus on delivering quality audit work for the benefit of the public interest is our key priority. Our Audit teams are essential, not just to BDO, but to the whole economy. With specialist knowledge of sectors, markets and geographies; our auditors have the business understanding necessary to deliver the high quality and robust audits that companies and their stakeholders can trust. As part of our Audit team, you'll receive the support you need to reach your potential. From completing professional qualifications to developing new skills and exploring different learning opportunities, you'll join a friendly and diverse team whose work really matters. Use your skills to build a career in Audit at BDO. We'll help you succeed The work we do is underpinned by quality. We deliver audits which are trusted and transparent which can be relied upon by companies and their stakeholders. You'll be someone who is comfortable working pro-actively and, managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with Senior Managers, Directors, and BDO's Partners. You'll help deliver accurate and transparent reporting to all relevant stakeholders as you provide long term value. You will: Act as audit lead - the expectation is that on large assignments this role will be supported by one (or more) Managers. Overall responsibility for each assignment will be retained by the Partner. People management responsibilities covering resource planning and allocation, performance management, training and recommendations for promotion. Act as a mentor to team members and provide coaching with a view to assisting them to achieve their personal career goals. Act as a role model for Manager level. Technical Skills ACA/ICAS qualified or overseas equivalent. Educated up to degree level or CTS. Significant experience of delivering audit and other assurance services to major businesses, including listed (full list and AIM) firms with international interests. Excellent working knowledge of UK and International GAAS, IFRS, UK GAAP and Financial Reporting requirements. Able to demonstrate the development of an industry network. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to our business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value and satisfying experiences at work, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Boston Consulting Group
Locations : Boston London Who We Are Boston Consulting Group partners with leaders in business and society to tackle their most important challenges and capture their greatest opportunities. BCG was the pioneer in business strategy when it was founded in 1963. Today, we help clients with total transformation-inspiring complex change, enabling organizations to grow, building competitive advantage, and driving bottom-line impact. To succeed, organizations must blend digital and human capabilities. Our diverse, global teams bring deep industry and functional expertise and a range of perspectives to spark change. BCG delivers solutions through leading-edge management consulting along with technology and design, corporate and digital ventures-and business purpose. We work in a uniquely collaborative model across the firm and throughout all levels of the client organization, generating results that allow our clients to thrive. What You'll Do The Global Delivery Director - Secure Data is a critical leadership role that enables the secure foundation of BCG's digital operations globally. By driving scalable, automated, and user-focused security engineering-and by embedding security into modern engineering and operational practices-this role ensures BCG can innovate securely while maintaining trust, compliance, and operational excellence. The Global Delivery Director - Secure Data is responsible for leading the design, delivery, and continuous evolution of BCG's data security strategy and controls. This role ensures that BCG's most sensitive data is protected globally through secure-by-design engineering, automation at scale, and resilient security platforms. The Director will drive strategic planning, execution, and operations of scalable, automated, and resilient security solutions that safeguard BCG's global operations and users, while enabling innovation and agility across BCG Core, BCG X, and CT worldwide. This role is accountable for embedding security within DevSecOps practices, applying Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) principles across all security services, and aligning with privacy, compliance, and business leaders to maintain trust and regulatory compliance. Key Responsibilities: Strategic Leadership & Transformation: Define and execute a unified security engineering strategy that addresses data protection across all environments and data lifecycle stages. Lead the design and implementation of scalable, automated solutions that integrate seamlessly into enterprise platforms and user experiences. Establish a global security architecture and engineering roadmap focused on prevention, detection, and rapid response. Drive continuous improvement of security posture while aligning with business needs, regulatory requirements, and user experience expectations. Champion DevSecOps practices to embed security early into development and delivery workflows. Data Security Engineering: Build and operate scalable data protection solutions, including data loss prevention (DLP), secrets management, encryption, and classification. Collaborate with the IAM team to align authentication, authorization, and privileged access policies with data security controls. Deliver security capabilities that support modern work scenarios, remote access, zero-trust networking, and protection of sensitive data in AI/ML workloads. Leverage automation frameworks and IaC to improve scalability and reduce manual intervention. Operational Security, SRE & Assurance: Ensure security platforms are resilient, continuously monitored, and designed for 24x7 support and incident response readiness. Embed security telemetry and observability to enable proactive threat detection and automated response. Apply SRE principles to improve reliability, performance, and maintainability of security services. Define service level objectives (SLOs) and key performance indicators (KPIs) for all security services. Compliance, Governance & Risk Management: Ensure alignment with global compliance requirements such as ISO 27001, NIST, SOC 2, GDPR, and others. Partner with governance, legal, and ISRM teams to implement enforceable policies and standards across identity, endpoint, and data domains. Implement automated compliance controls and continuous assurance checks. Lead risk mitigation efforts with technical solutions that scale across diverse user and system profiles. Financial & Vendor Management: Manage security platform budgets and investments with a focus on cost optimization and long-term value. Evaluate and manage third-party vendors and partners, ensuring they meet technical, contractual, and security expectations. Lead procurement and renewal cycles in alignment with operational and architectural strategies. Leadership & Talent Development: Build and mentor a global team of security engineers, fostering a high-performance, collaborative, and forward-thinking culture. Drive internal knowledge sharing and upskilling programs across the team. Collaborate cross-functionally with platform, product, and enterprise architecture teams to embed security early and often. What You'll Bring Required Qualifications: 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity, security engineering, or platform security roles. 5+ years in a senior leadership position with accountability for enterprise-scale security platforms. Deep expertise in data protection technologies, with proven ability to design and scale global solutions. Experience with security engineering in hybrid and cloud-native environments (AWS, Azure, GCP). Proven track record in automating security controls, implementing zero-trust models, and supporting 24x7 security operations. Strong understanding of compliance frameworks and risk management strategies. Demonstrated ability to present complex security topics to executive leadership. Preferred Qualifications: Certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, CISM, AWS/Azure Security Specialty, or equivalent. Experience with tools like Symantec DLP, Zscaler CASB, MS Purview, Palo Alto Prisma, Hashi Vault and other modern security platforms. Familiarity with DevSecOps principles, Infrastructure as Code, and secure software development practices. Who You'll Work With Work Environment & Additional Information: Hybrid or on-site work model. Occasional travel may be required for business, vendor, or team engagement. Ability to operate in a fast-paced, complex environment, balancing long-term strategy with operational agility. Additional info For US locations only In the US, we have a compensation transparency approach. Total compensation for this role includes base salary, annual discretionary performance bonus, retirement contribution, and a market leading benefits package described below. The base salary range for this role in Boston is $181,000.00 - $221,000.00 This is an estimated range, however, specific base salaries within the range depend on various factors such as experience and skill set. It is not common for new BCG employees to be hired at the high-end of the salary range. BCG regularly reviews its ranges to ensure market competitiveness. In addition to your base salary, your total compensation will include a bonus of up to 30% and a generous retirement contribution that starts at 5% and moves to 10% after 2 years. All of our plans provide best in class coverage: Zero dollar ($0) health insurance premiums for BCG employees, spouses, and children Low $10 (USD) copays for trips to the doctor, urgent care visits and prescriptions for generic drugs Dental coverage, including up to $5,000 in orthodontia benefits Vision insurance with coverage for both glasses and contact lenses annually Reimbursement for gym memberships and other fitness activities Fully vested Profit Sharing Retirement Fund contributions made annually, whether you contribute or not, plus the option for employees to make personal contributions to a 401(k) plan Paid Parental Leave and other family benefits such as elective egg freezing, surrogacy, and adoption reimbursement Generous paid time off including 12 holidays per year, an annual office closure between Christmas and New Years, and 15 vacation days per year (earned at 1.25 days per month) Paid sick time on an as needed basis Boston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under national, provincial, or local law, where applicable, and those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws. BCG is an E - Verify Employer. Click here for more information on E-Verify.
Locations : Boston London Who We Are Boston Consulting Group partners with leaders in business and society to tackle their most important challenges and capture their greatest opportunities. BCG was the pioneer in business strategy when it was founded in 1963. Today, we help clients with total transformation-inspiring complex change, enabling organizations to grow, building competitive advantage, and driving bottom-line impact. To succeed, organizations must blend digital and human capabilities. Our diverse, global teams bring deep industry and functional expertise and a range of perspectives to spark change. BCG delivers solutions through leading-edge management consulting along with technology and design, corporate and digital ventures-and business purpose. We work in a uniquely collaborative model across the firm and throughout all levels of the client organization, generating results that allow our clients to thrive. What You'll Do The Global Delivery Director - Secure Data is a critical leadership role that enables the secure foundation of BCG's digital operations globally. By driving scalable, automated, and user-focused security engineering-and by embedding security into modern engineering and operational practices-this role ensures BCG can innovate securely while maintaining trust, compliance, and operational excellence. The Global Delivery Director - Secure Data is responsible for leading the design, delivery, and continuous evolution of BCG's data security strategy and controls. This role ensures that BCG's most sensitive data is protected globally through secure-by-design engineering, automation at scale, and resilient security platforms. The Director will drive strategic planning, execution, and operations of scalable, automated, and resilient security solutions that safeguard BCG's global operations and users, while enabling innovation and agility across BCG Core, BCG X, and CT worldwide. This role is accountable for embedding security within DevSecOps practices, applying Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) principles across all security services, and aligning with privacy, compliance, and business leaders to maintain trust and regulatory compliance. Key Responsibilities: Strategic Leadership & Transformation: Define and execute a unified security engineering strategy that addresses data protection across all environments and data lifecycle stages. Lead the design and implementation of scalable, automated solutions that integrate seamlessly into enterprise platforms and user experiences. Establish a global security architecture and engineering roadmap focused on prevention, detection, and rapid response. Drive continuous improvement of security posture while aligning with business needs, regulatory requirements, and user experience expectations. Champion DevSecOps practices to embed security early into development and delivery workflows. Data Security Engineering: Build and operate scalable data protection solutions, including data loss prevention (DLP), secrets management, encryption, and classification. Collaborate with the IAM team to align authentication, authorization, and privileged access policies with data security controls. Deliver security capabilities that support modern work scenarios, remote access, zero-trust networking, and protection of sensitive data in AI/ML workloads. Leverage automation frameworks and IaC to improve scalability and reduce manual intervention. Operational Security, SRE & Assurance: Ensure security platforms are resilient, continuously monitored, and designed for 24x7 support and incident response readiness. Embed security telemetry and observability to enable proactive threat detection and automated response. Apply SRE principles to improve reliability, performance, and maintainability of security services. Define service level objectives (SLOs) and key performance indicators (KPIs) for all security services. Compliance, Governance & Risk Management: Ensure alignment with global compliance requirements such as ISO 27001, NIST, SOC 2, GDPR, and others. Partner with governance, legal, and ISRM teams to implement enforceable policies and standards across identity, endpoint, and data domains. Implement automated compliance controls and continuous assurance checks. Lead risk mitigation efforts with technical solutions that scale across diverse user and system profiles. Financial & Vendor Management: Manage security platform budgets and investments with a focus on cost optimization and long-term value. Evaluate and manage third-party vendors and partners, ensuring they meet technical, contractual, and security expectations. Lead procurement and renewal cycles in alignment with operational and architectural strategies. Leadership & Talent Development: Build and mentor a global team of security engineers, fostering a high-performance, collaborative, and forward-thinking culture. Drive internal knowledge sharing and upskilling programs across the team. Collaborate cross-functionally with platform, product, and enterprise architecture teams to embed security early and often. What You'll Bring Required Qualifications: 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity, security engineering, or platform security roles. 5+ years in a senior leadership position with accountability for enterprise-scale security platforms. Deep expertise in data protection technologies, with proven ability to design and scale global solutions. Experience with security engineering in hybrid and cloud-native environments (AWS, Azure, GCP). Proven track record in automating security controls, implementing zero-trust models, and supporting 24x7 security operations. Strong understanding of compliance frameworks and risk management strategies. Demonstrated ability to present complex security topics to executive leadership. Preferred Qualifications: Certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, CISM, AWS/Azure Security Specialty, or equivalent. Experience with tools like Symantec DLP, Zscaler CASB, MS Purview, Palo Alto Prisma, Hashi Vault and other modern security platforms. Familiarity with DevSecOps principles, Infrastructure as Code, and secure software development practices. Who You'll Work With Work Environment & Additional Information: Hybrid or on-site work model. Occasional travel may be required for business, vendor, or team engagement. Ability to operate in a fast-paced, complex environment, balancing long-term strategy with operational agility. Additional info For US locations only In the US, we have a compensation transparency approach. Total compensation for this role includes base salary, annual discretionary performance bonus, retirement contribution, and a market leading benefits package described below. The base salary range for this role in Boston is $181,000.00 - $221,000.00 This is an estimated range, however, specific base salaries within the range depend on various factors such as experience and skill set. It is not common for new BCG employees to be hired at the high-end of the salary range. BCG regularly reviews its ranges to ensure market competitiveness. In addition to your base salary, your total compensation will include a bonus of up to 30% and a generous retirement contribution that starts at 5% and moves to 10% after 2 years. All of our plans provide best in class coverage: Zero dollar ($0) health insurance premiums for BCG employees, spouses, and children Low $10 (USD) copays for trips to the doctor, urgent care visits and prescriptions for generic drugs Dental coverage, including up to $5,000 in orthodontia benefits Vision insurance with coverage for both glasses and contact lenses annually Reimbursement for gym memberships and other fitness activities Fully vested Profit Sharing Retirement Fund contributions made annually, whether you contribute or not, plus the option for employees to make personal contributions to a 401(k) plan Paid Parental Leave and other family benefits such as elective egg freezing, surrogacy, and adoption reimbursement Generous paid time off including 12 holidays per year, an annual office closure between Christmas and New Years, and 15 vacation days per year (earned at 1.25 days per month) Paid sick time on an as needed basis Boston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under national, provincial, or local law, where applicable, and those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws. BCG is an E - Verify Employer. Click here for more information on E-Verify.
BDO UK
Edinburgh, Midlothian
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams leading them. We'll broaden your horizons As a firm our focus on delivering quality audit work for the benefit of the public interest is our key priority. Our Audit teams are essential, not just to BDO, but to the whole economy. With specialist knowledge of sectors, markets and geographies; our auditors have the business understanding necessary to deliver the high quality and robust audits that companies and their stakeholders can trust. As part of our Audit team, you'll receive the support you need to reach your potential. From completing professional qualifications to developing new skills and exploring different learning opportunities, you'll join a friendly and diverse team whose work really matters. Use your skills to build a career in Audit at BDO. We'll help you succeed The work we do is underpinned by quality. We deliver audits which are trusted and transparent which can be relied upon by companies and their stakeholders. You'll be someone who is comfortable working pro-actively and, managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with Senior Managers, Directors, and BDO's Partners. You'll help deliver accurate and transparent reporting to all relevant stakeholders as you provide long term value. You will: Act as audit lead - the expectation is that on large assignments this role will be supported by one (or more) Managers. Overall responsibility for each assignment will be retained by the Partner. People management responsibilities covering resource planning and allocation, performance management, training and recommendations for promotion. Act as a mentor to team members and provide coaching with a view to assisting them to achieve their personal career goals. Act as a role model for Manager level. Technical Skills ACA/ICAS qualified or overseas equivalent. Educated up to degree level or CTS. Significant experience of delivering audit and other assurance services to major businesses, including listed (full list and AIM) firms with international interests. Excellent working knowledge of UK and International GAAS, IFRS, UK GAAP and Financial Reporting requirements. Able to demonstrate the development of an industry network. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to our business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value and satisfying experiences at work, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams leading them. We'll broaden your horizons As a firm our focus on delivering quality audit work for the benefit of the public interest is our key priority. Our Audit teams are essential, not just to BDO, but to the whole economy. With specialist knowledge of sectors, markets and geographies; our auditors have the business understanding necessary to deliver the high quality and robust audits that companies and their stakeholders can trust. As part of our Audit team, you'll receive the support you need to reach your potential. From completing professional qualifications to developing new skills and exploring different learning opportunities, you'll join a friendly and diverse team whose work really matters. Use your skills to build a career in Audit at BDO. We'll help you succeed The work we do is underpinned by quality. We deliver audits which are trusted and transparent which can be relied upon by companies and their stakeholders. You'll be someone who is comfortable working pro-actively and, managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with Senior Managers, Directors, and BDO's Partners. You'll help deliver accurate and transparent reporting to all relevant stakeholders as you provide long term value. You will: Act as audit lead - the expectation is that on large assignments this role will be supported by one (or more) Managers. Overall responsibility for each assignment will be retained by the Partner. People management responsibilities covering resource planning and allocation, performance management, training and recommendations for promotion. Act as a mentor to team members and provide coaching with a view to assisting them to achieve their personal career goals. Act as a role model for Manager level. Technical Skills ACA/ICAS qualified or overseas equivalent. Educated up to degree level or CTS. Significant experience of delivering audit and other assurance services to major businesses, including listed (full list and AIM) firms with international interests. Excellent working knowledge of UK and International GAAS, IFRS, UK GAAP and Financial Reporting requirements. Able to demonstrate the development of an industry network. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to our business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value and satisfying experiences at work, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
LGBT Great
Overview Job title: Global Markets & Instinet Business Auditor Corporate Title: Vice President Department: Internal Audit Location: London Company overview Nomura is a global financial services group with an integrated network spanning approximately 30 countries and regions. By connecting markets East & West, Nomura services the needs of individuals, institutions, corporates and governments through its three business divisions: Wholesale (Global Markets and Investment Banking), Wealth Management, and Investment Management. Founded in 1925, the firm is built on a tradition of disciplined entrepreneurship, serving clients with creative solutions and considered thought leadership. For further information about Nomura, visit . Instinet, a trading arm of Nomura also operates as a broker that executes trades for asset management firms, hedge funds, insurance companies, mutual funds and pension funds. Instinet provides sales trading services, trading technologies, trade cost analytics, commission management, independent research and dark pools of liquidity. For further information about Instinet, visit . Department overview The Global Internal Audit department is a key part of Nomura's corporate governance, and its primary objective is to review the company's control environment and report any weaknesses identified to the Audit Committees and senior management. The EMEA Internal Audit department comprises 53 professionals, who have responsibilities across Global Markets, Instinet, Investment Banking and Investment Management business lines, as well as Corporate functions including middle and back office support, Risk Management, Compliance and Information Technology. Audit coverage is managed functionally by Global Portfolio Directors, with regional and legal entity oversight by regional heads. The Head of EMEA Internal audit is also Nomura Wholesale Division Global Head of Internal Audit, based in London. The Head of Americas Internal Audit is responsible for Instinet. Role description The Internal Audit department has adopted a fully integrated audit approach and business auditors are expected to work closely with IT auditors on complex and often global audits. This role is suited to a highly motivated candidate who has experience auditing business processes relating to Global Markets and an Equities brokerage environment, who is driven to make an impact in a global organisation and grow their career to the next level. In addition to controls over business processes, an understanding of technology controls would also be an advantage. Main duties Manage and support internal audits of Global Markets and Instinet businesses, in addition to other areas such as Investment Banking and / or Crypto Assets. Actively take part in all stages of the audit from audit planning and fieldwork through to document and agreeing issues and the audit report with key auditees, raising value added control improvements to senior management. Manage and perform risk assessments across Global Markets, Instinet and other businesses using the departmental risk assessment methodology. Manage interaction with key Global Markets and Instinet stakeholders. Assist with the continuous monitoring programme including regular meetings with key auditees and evaluating any changes in the risk profile of which might result in a change in the audit plan, risk assessments or audit universe. Execute audits in accordance with departmental standards and conduct effective risk assessments on processes/functions during the audit. Ensure consistent delivery of assignments on time and to quality of methodology standards. Support IA's strategic initiative for Data Analytics by being an active supporter and contributor to this initiative. Utilise data analysis to improve and enhance the audit approach. Direct and carry out pre-implementation reviews, special projects, ad hoc investigations and advisory work where required. Follow-up of issues that are raised in audit reports. Continually seek to improve audit and departmental processes. Skills, experience, qualifications and knowledge required Strong background and experience of auditing Global Markets and Equity Brokerage (equities), and supporting operational processes, in a brokerage or financial institution that is subject to global regulatory standards. Strong leadership skills: Has a proven track record of demonstrating maturity and leadership, acts as a role model and holds self and others to high standards of excellence. Able to motivate, coach and develop staff to achieve departmental and personal objectives. Relationship Management: Has proven ability to build strong relationships with auditees and can effectively manage upwards at senior levels. Demonstrates clear understanding of the business needs and exceeds expectations. Able to network and manage relationships at senior levels across the organisation and in the wider financial services industry. Strong background and experience of managing and executing Front-to-Back audits within a Global Markets or brokerage environment. Experience of successfully performing complex audit projects, as well as performing multiple audits concurrently. Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify key risks and control weaknesses, and sound judgement on the criticality and impact of issues identified, with a risk and commercial focus. Confident manner and strong communication skills, both oral and written. Strong time and project management skills, consistently delivering to deadlines (budget and time). A proven ability to work effectively on multiple tasks, exercise good judgement in prioritizing one's own workload to meet deadlines. A bachelor's degree or higher education qualification supported by work experience as a Business auditor in a financial services firm, Consulting firm or Big 4 firm. Chartered Accountancy (ACA/ACCA/CISA) or equivalent qualification preferred. Sound knowledge of general auditing principles and best practices and standards, and experience of using agile audit techniques. Experience of using data analytics to gain audit assurance would be beneficial. Nomura competencies Identify the underlying causes of problems faced by you or your team and define a clear vision and direction for the future. Making Strategic Decisions Evaluate all the options for resolving the problems and effectively prioritize actions or recommendations. Inspire Entrepreneurship in People Inspire team members through effective communication of ideas and motivate them to actively enhance productivity. Elevate Organizational Capability Engage proactively in professional development and enhance team productivity through the promotion of knowledge sharing. Inclusion Respect DEI, foster a culture of psychological safety in the workplace and cultivate a "Risk Culture" (Challenge, Escalate and Respect). Right to Work The UK Government have taken steps to reduce net migration to the UK by limiting the number of overseas workers coming to the UK for employment. Please note that whilst we are able to consider applications from overseas workers from outside the UK (who require a Tier 2 Skilled Worker visa) we can only employ them if we can provide evidence that this is a genuine vacancy for a qualified role. Diversity & Inclusion Nomura is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to ensuring we best reflect the diversity of the communities we serve creating an inclusive environment for all our employees. We welcome all applications and do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender identity and gender expression, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnership, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. If you require any assistance or reasonable adjustments due to a disability or long-term health condition, please do not hesitate to contact us. Nomura is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Overview Job title: Global Markets & Instinet Business Auditor Corporate Title: Vice President Department: Internal Audit Location: London Company overview Nomura is a global financial services group with an integrated network spanning approximately 30 countries and regions. By connecting markets East & West, Nomura services the needs of individuals, institutions, corporates and governments through its three business divisions: Wholesale (Global Markets and Investment Banking), Wealth Management, and Investment Management. Founded in 1925, the firm is built on a tradition of disciplined entrepreneurship, serving clients with creative solutions and considered thought leadership. For further information about Nomura, visit . Instinet, a trading arm of Nomura also operates as a broker that executes trades for asset management firms, hedge funds, insurance companies, mutual funds and pension funds. Instinet provides sales trading services, trading technologies, trade cost analytics, commission management, independent research and dark pools of liquidity. For further information about Instinet, visit . Department overview The Global Internal Audit department is a key part of Nomura's corporate governance, and its primary objective is to review the company's control environment and report any weaknesses identified to the Audit Committees and senior management. The EMEA Internal Audit department comprises 53 professionals, who have responsibilities across Global Markets, Instinet, Investment Banking and Investment Management business lines, as well as Corporate functions including middle and back office support, Risk Management, Compliance and Information Technology. Audit coverage is managed functionally by Global Portfolio Directors, with regional and legal entity oversight by regional heads. The Head of EMEA Internal audit is also Nomura Wholesale Division Global Head of Internal Audit, based in London. The Head of Americas Internal Audit is responsible for Instinet. Role description The Internal Audit department has adopted a fully integrated audit approach and business auditors are expected to work closely with IT auditors on complex and often global audits. This role is suited to a highly motivated candidate who has experience auditing business processes relating to Global Markets and an Equities brokerage environment, who is driven to make an impact in a global organisation and grow their career to the next level. In addition to controls over business processes, an understanding of technology controls would also be an advantage. Main duties Manage and support internal audits of Global Markets and Instinet businesses, in addition to other areas such as Investment Banking and / or Crypto Assets. Actively take part in all stages of the audit from audit planning and fieldwork through to document and agreeing issues and the audit report with key auditees, raising value added control improvements to senior management. Manage and perform risk assessments across Global Markets, Instinet and other businesses using the departmental risk assessment methodology. Manage interaction with key Global Markets and Instinet stakeholders. Assist with the continuous monitoring programme including regular meetings with key auditees and evaluating any changes in the risk profile of which might result in a change in the audit plan, risk assessments or audit universe. Execute audits in accordance with departmental standards and conduct effective risk assessments on processes/functions during the audit. Ensure consistent delivery of assignments on time and to quality of methodology standards. Support IA's strategic initiative for Data Analytics by being an active supporter and contributor to this initiative. Utilise data analysis to improve and enhance the audit approach. Direct and carry out pre-implementation reviews, special projects, ad hoc investigations and advisory work where required. Follow-up of issues that are raised in audit reports. Continually seek to improve audit and departmental processes. Skills, experience, qualifications and knowledge required Strong background and experience of auditing Global Markets and Equity Brokerage (equities), and supporting operational processes, in a brokerage or financial institution that is subject to global regulatory standards. Strong leadership skills: Has a proven track record of demonstrating maturity and leadership, acts as a role model and holds self and others to high standards of excellence. Able to motivate, coach and develop staff to achieve departmental and personal objectives. Relationship Management: Has proven ability to build strong relationships with auditees and can effectively manage upwards at senior levels. Demonstrates clear understanding of the business needs and exceeds expectations. Able to network and manage relationships at senior levels across the organisation and in the wider financial services industry. Strong background and experience of managing and executing Front-to-Back audits within a Global Markets or brokerage environment. Experience of successfully performing complex audit projects, as well as performing multiple audits concurrently. Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify key risks and control weaknesses, and sound judgement on the criticality and impact of issues identified, with a risk and commercial focus. Confident manner and strong communication skills, both oral and written. Strong time and project management skills, consistently delivering to deadlines (budget and time). A proven ability to work effectively on multiple tasks, exercise good judgement in prioritizing one's own workload to meet deadlines. A bachelor's degree or higher education qualification supported by work experience as a Business auditor in a financial services firm, Consulting firm or Big 4 firm. Chartered Accountancy (ACA/ACCA/CISA) or equivalent qualification preferred. Sound knowledge of general auditing principles and best practices and standards, and experience of using agile audit techniques. Experience of using data analytics to gain audit assurance would be beneficial. Nomura competencies Identify the underlying causes of problems faced by you or your team and define a clear vision and direction for the future. Making Strategic Decisions Evaluate all the options for resolving the problems and effectively prioritize actions or recommendations. Inspire Entrepreneurship in People Inspire team members through effective communication of ideas and motivate them to actively enhance productivity. Elevate Organizational Capability Engage proactively in professional development and enhance team productivity through the promotion of knowledge sharing. Inclusion Respect DEI, foster a culture of psychological safety in the workplace and cultivate a "Risk Culture" (Challenge, Escalate and Respect). Right to Work The UK Government have taken steps to reduce net migration to the UK by limiting the number of overseas workers coming to the UK for employment. Please note that whilst we are able to consider applications from overseas workers from outside the UK (who require a Tier 2 Skilled Worker visa) we can only employ them if we can provide evidence that this is a genuine vacancy for a qualified role. Diversity & Inclusion Nomura is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to ensuring we best reflect the diversity of the communities we serve creating an inclusive environment for all our employees. We welcome all applications and do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender identity and gender expression, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnership, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. If you require any assistance or reasonable adjustments due to a disability or long-term health condition, please do not hesitate to contact us. Nomura is an Equal Opportunity Employer
