Currently partnered with a well-established consulting firm that is looking to make a key strategic hire-an experienced Financial Services Risk/Internal Audit professional-to strengthen and complement their existing risk and consulting team. Key Responsibilities: * Lead the Financial Services Internal Audit Offering: Establish and drive the firm's internal audit services across banking, insurance, and pension sectors. * Client Account Management: In your first 12 months, oversee key existing client relationships within the government and charity sectors, while developing a new portfolio of Financial Services clients. * Engagement Oversight: Deliver and oversee high-quality internal audit and risk consulting assignments. * Strategic Direction: Contribute to the development and execution of business strategies, enhancing our market presence and service offerings. * Team Leadership: Mentor and lead a growing team of consultants and managers, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture. What You'll Do: * Lead Complex Engagements: Plan and manage a wide range of risk-based internal audits, governance, and internal control reviews, ensuring high standards from scoping to reporting. * Mentor & Develop Talent: Support the growth of junior team members through coaching, supervision, and formal training. * Build Client Relationships: Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, offering insightful, value-driven recommendations and fostering long-term partnerships. * Practice Development: Collaborate with leadership to shape the future direction of the Risk Consulting practice and contribute to its growth. * Drive Business Development: Play an active role in business development, from identifying opportunities to preparing high-quality bids and proposals. * Produce Quality Reporting: Deliver clear, insightful, and well-structured reports to clients and stakeholders. Your Profile: * 10-15 years of relevant experience in Financial Services and Internal Audit, ideally within a professional services environment. * Demonstrated ability to lead client engagements and build trusted relationships. * Strong commercial awareness and a deep understanding of the Irish Financial Services landscape. * Entrepreneurial and results-driven, with a strategic and proactive mindset. * Proven leadership, project management, and people development skills. * Professional qualifications such as ACA, ACCA, or CIA are strongly preferred. For a confidential chat, contact Cillian on or email We are happy to provide application and/or accessibility support, please contact your Marks Sattin or Grafton consultant directly to discuss your needs. We're committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients, please visit and for our privacy policy. Skills: Risk Consulting Internal Audit Governance & Internal Controls