Associate Director – Advisory
Company: Grant Thornton (Gibraltar) Limited
Location: Gibraltar (with potential travel to Irish and UK offices)
Department: Internal Audit Practice (Advisory)
Reporting to: Head of Advisory Practice
Position Type: Full-Time
Future Scope: Leadership development into Head of Internal Audit for the department.
Company Overview:
Grant Thornton (Gibraltar) Limited, a joint venture between Grant Thornton UK and Grant Thornton Ireland, is seeking a highly motivated professional to join its growing Internal Audit practice. The successful candidate will work alongside colleagues in Gibraltar, Ireland, and the UK on engagements with some of the largest financial services, insurers, funds, banks, and gaming companies in Gibraltar.
This position will allow the candidate to collaborate with a high-performing team and build deep expertise in regulatory and internal audit processes within the financial services industry.
Position Summary:
This position offers a unique opportunity to be part of a growing Advisory practice that will provide challenging and rewarding engagements. It is designed for a driven professional with aspirations for career growth and future leadership in the firm. The successful candidate will work closely with senior management and develop into a future Head of Internal Audit.
The role will focus on delivering internal audit, regulatory compliance, risk management, and control assurance services to our regulated clients in various industries, including insurance, banking, and gaming. This position requires both technical expertise and leadership capabilities to handle complex client projects and eventually lead the department.

Key Responsibilities:

• Internal Audit Delivery:
• Lead and manage internal audit engagements using established methodology and project management skills.
• Deliver audit services to regulated clients in the insurance, banking, funds, and gaming sectors.
• Ensure audit processes comply with regulatory standards and provide recommendations to clients on improving their internal controls.
• Risk Management & Advisory:
• Provide expertise in risk management, regulatory compliance, and control assurance in a consulting capacity or through outsourced/co-sourced arrangements.
• Advise clients on regulatory challenges, particularly in meeting prudential regulatory requirements for insurers and other financial institutions.
• Team Leadership:
• Oversee fieldwork assignments, manage a team of internal auditors, and ensure that deliverables are met.
• Coordinate closely with client management, including board-level directors, to understand their needs and deliver high-quality services.
• Business Development:
• Support the management team in identifying new business opportunities, responding to client proposals, and helping expand the firm’s client base in the internal audit and advisory space.
• Reporting & Presentations:
• Prepare detailed reports outlining project deliverables, professional recommendations, and findings.
• Assist in the development of presentations and marketing initiatives to drive business growth.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in internal audit, control assurance, or risk management within the financial services or insurance sectors.
• Proven experience in operational risk, regulatory compliance, and internal audit within a risk advisory or consulting role.
• Strong proficiency in data analysis techniques and their application within financial services, audit, or risk management.
• Relevant qualifications such as ACA, ICAS, ICAEW, ACCA, CIA, PIIA, MIIA, PMP, or Six Sigma.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage projects, and communicate effectively with clients at all levels.
• Experience working within Internal Audit, IT Internal Audit, or Technology Audit departments is highly desired.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail and the ability to produce high-quality deliverables.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, with a strong team player mindset and a ‘can do’ attitude.

Career Development & Future Leadership Opportunity:
This position offers significant opportunities for career development, with a clear path to becoming the Head of Internal Audit within the department. The ideal candidate will possess the ambition and leadership qualities necessary to grow with the firm and take on increased responsibility to drive the strategic direction of the internal audit practice.
This position is ideal for a self-motivated, adaptable, and driven professional who thrives in a dynamic environment and is ready to take the next step in their career toward leadership.

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• Internal Audit Delivery:
• Lead and manage internal audit engagements using established methodology and project management skills.
• Deliver audit services to regulated clients in the insurance, banking, funds, and gaming sectors.
• Ensure audit processes comply with regulatory standards and provide recommendations to clients on improving their internal controls.
• Risk Management & Advisory:
• Provide expertise in risk management, regulatory compliance, and control assurance in a consulting capacity or through outsourced/co-sourced arrangements.
• Advise clients on regulatory challenges, particularly in meeting prudential regulatory requirements for insurers and other financial institutions.
• Team Leadership:
• Oversee fieldwork assignments, manage a team of internal auditors, and ensure that deliverables are met.
• Coordinate closely with client management, including board-level directors, to understand their needs and deliver high-quality services.
• Business Development:
• Support the management team in identifying new business opportunities, responding to client proposals, and helping expand the firm’s client base in the internal audit and advisory space.
• Reporting & Presentations:
• Prepare detailed reports outlining project deliverables, professional recommendations, and findings.
• Assist in the development of presentations and marketing initiatives to drive business growth