Financial Services Associate Director / Director - Insurance

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 that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Our Advisory team provide a wide variety of services that deliver value-led advice and outcomes. They have an in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of our clients' affairs. The team work across strategy, operations and improvement as well as at a transactional and defined project level. From technology to risk advisory, they're experts in following through on top-level instructions and resolving the finer details - all in one straight-forward package. When you join them, you'll work on some of the world's most exciting financial operations and business deals, building your experience and expertise alongside the brightest minds in the industry. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be someone with: • Previous experience of providing professional services to insurance internal audit clients • Good knowledge of UK FS regulation, CII, IA methodology and insurance generally • Ability to plan, undertake and deliver internal audits • Strong network of insurance internal audit contacts • Strong relationship building and networking skills • Ability to work independently within a delegated remit, keeping partners informed • Experience in the management of teams, including counselling • Strong written / communication skills, ability to influence, lead, engage, and manage internal and external stakeholders • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to present information in a clear and concise manner • Expertise in managing teams or projects successfully and strong project management skills and a track record of successful delivery • Experience dealing with client stakeholders and senior management • Good presentational skills • Keen eye for detail and adherence to quality • Strong academic background, ideally to degree level or equivalent • Recognised relevant professional qualifications and/or memberships • Knowledge of ISQM requirements • Adherence to the BDO values and strategy. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your 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. 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. 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. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. 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.