Currie & Brown have an immediate requirement for a group risk and compliance director to be based from our London office. The main purpose of the role will be to implement and manage a transparent risk based governance framework that aligns to the ethical standards and regulatory obligations of the business. The position is a group role covering all Currie & Brown entities and reports directly into the Chief Executive Officer. Although the position is London based the post holder will have flexibility to travel significantly and work at hours to suit a global business.

-   Business Risk Management - Establish and maintain a robust business risk management process across the business

-   Governance Framework - Establish and maintain a comprehensive governance framework that reflects the key business risks and defines appropriate policies, procedures and controls to mitigate those risks

-   Ensure that controls are true to Currie & Brown’s ethical standards and are also practical and efficient for the business

-   Compliance & Ethical Queries - Respond to queries arising from the business and provide pragmatic advice on compliance and ethical related challenges

-   Ongoing Regulatory Compliance - Evaluate new compliance requirements and how they impact on the business

-   Internal Audit - Establish and operate an effective internal audit function to provide assurance to the board

-   Operational Interface - Maintain close liaison with the operational business and support services

-   Evaluate new venture proposals from a risk and compliance perspective

-   Whistleblowing – Manage the company whistleblowing service and investigate any arising reports

-   Reporting - Provide informative management reports to the Chief Executive Officer

-   Leadership & Improvement - Promote a culture of transparency and compliance across the business

-   Seek to continually improve the governance framework drawing in external best practice and internal lessons learned

-   Unquestionably high ethical standards

-   Experience of construction industry and professional services delivery highly desirable

-   International experience highly desirable

-   Knowledge of risk management, governance arrangements, control procedures & audit processes

-   Investigatory abilities and strength of conviction to challenge any practices that do not align to the company ethical standards and controls

-   Ability to engage with the business, understand needs and deliver pragmatic solutions

-   Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

-   Project and change management skills

-   An organised and logical approach to work and problem solving

-   Degree or equivalent level qualification

-   A relevant compliance / audit qualification an advantage

-   Spanish, Mandarin or Cantonese language skills an advantage