Job Description

Our Business Services team is a collective of creative, strategic, forward-thinking business enablers. Together the People & Culture, Marketing & Communications, IT, Operations, Finance and Quality & Risk Management teams make it their mission to ensure Forvis Mazars has the right tools, technology, strategies, and services in place to deliver exceptional client service and future-proof our growing business.



As an Enterprise Risk Management - Risk Oversight Manager you will have the opportunity to help develop and embed effective firmwide enterprise risk processes, risk culture, and maturity across the firm across all Service Lines by delivering proactive, high quality and value-added service as part of a maturing central Risk Function at Forvis Mazars. This is a Second Line (2L), requiring excellent communication skills and ability to converse with senior stakeholders.



This internal facing role will principally involve working with the Enterprise Risk team to enhance and develop high-quality risk management processes, frameworks, and culture across the organisation. This will include support the strategic approach for Enterprise Risk Management reporting firmwide and developing a sustainable and value adding service for the business to manage its risk profile.

About the role

Work within the 2L to provide oversight and challenge to senior stakeholders across the business to ensure functions operate within the defined risk appetite, and issues are remediated Validate that business Key Risk and Performance Indicators are accurately captured and included in prioritisation activities Provide strategic risk management advice and identify emerging risks and required actions firmwide Aid in the reporting process to governance fora within the business on key risk areas, drawing management information from the GRC system Maintain oversight of risk treatment plans Work in collaboration with other 2L functional teams to support strategic initiatives Progress the risk maturity journey of Forvis Mazars through implementation of risk management frameworks and procedures Support delivery of risk training across the firm

What we are looking for

Strong understanding 3+ years of Enterprise-wide Risk Management, preferably in a professional services environment Professional qualifications in Risk Management such as IRM certification is required, or equivalent risk management qualifications and membership of other relevant institutions Experience engaging with and presenting to senior stakeholders, and challenging rationales as part of an independent function Technical competency and administrative skills with a GRC system, usage of Microsoft applications: Excel, Ppt Self-motivated and with a desire to learn Ability to operate on multiple tasks whilst still achieving high delivery standards Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills

Inclusion and Diversity

At Forvis 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. Forvis Mazars selects candidates based on skills, knowledge, qualifications, and experience.

Benefits

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Annual Leave +
Charitable Giving
Dental Insurance
Wellbeing Benefits
Virtual GP
Cycle to Work
Gym Discounts
Life Assurance
Pension
Flexible Benefits +

Meet the recruiter

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James Hardcastle


+44 7790 886857