Risk & Compliance Director (Consulting, Technology & Forensics)

The Risk & Compliance Director will be accountable for delivering an effective and efficient Risk & Compliance infrastructure and function across the Consulting, Technology and Forensics business units within the Davies Global Solutions Division.

The role requires a thorough understanding of the Group's enterprise risk management framework and appetite, together with the Group's overarching compliance framework as well as the risk, compliance and regulatory rules and obligations specifically impacting the aligned Division.

Key Responsibilities:

• Defining, developing, and maintaining a target operating model for the aligned business unit / sub-divisional risk & compliance functions, and operating that function in line with stated budgets.
• Embedding all Group risk & compliance frameworks, policies and procedures across the aligned business units / sub-Division, and where necessary working with the Group CRO to identify all required local derogations and supplements to those frameworks to meet business area specific (including territorial or regulatory) requirements.
• Developing and leading an effective, high-performance risk & compliance function and team within the aligned business units / sub-division, retaining, and attracting key talent to ensure continuous improvement in staff competencies, skills, and knowledge.
• Supporting both the Divisional CEO, and Corporate Development team in the development of appropriate M&A activity impacting the aligned business units / sub-Division.
• Establishing and maintaining clear and measurable risk & compliance plans, budgets, and targets, and robust and fit-for-purpose operational procedures.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• The role holder will be able to evidence having established and led risk & compliance functions of a similar / equivalent status, size, and profile of the aligned business units / sub-division.
• Demonstrable experience developing innovative, future focused risk & compliance functions in support of business objectives.
• A track record in directing and managing innovative change and continuous improvement, ensuring excellent organisational performance and outcomes across a complex portfolio of Risk & Compliance responsibilities.