Assistant Manager - Ethics and Independence

Assistant Manager

We are recruiting for ‘Assistant Manager’ position in the Ethics and Independence team part of Quality and Risk Management (QRM) Team. In this team, you will deliver a range of process, project, and advisory activities across the Personal E&I service catalogue.

•Developing a comprehensive understanding of the FRC Ethical Standard to be able to provide advice to engagement teams on compliance with policy, and being an escalation point for the E&I team •Supporting in the Sentinel secondary approval process reviewing compliance with applicable independence requirements •Responding to RiskConnect consultations from the business, first via a triage of requests to ensure that they contain all the required information and then through applying technical knowledge learned to complete a first level review of queries or otherwise allocating to team members. •Supporting the review of independence clearances for prospective audit clients, assisting engagement teams through this complex process, and contributing meaningfully to a critical element of the audit tender process. This role involves applying technical expertise to evaluate the ongoing permissibility of non-audit services and business relationships •Partner and senior staff rotation system – assisting with the maintenance of the system and managing the workflow of mandatory consultations •Marketing and sponsorship – assist the business by answering queries on how Firm guidance should be applied in this area in a clear and concise manner. •ISQM1 – supporting with compliance activities under ISQM1 •Project manage and oversee routine process and monitoring tasks that have been delegated to the offshore team •Training/Communication – supporting the team on initiatives to increase awareness and drafting communications and guidance •Projects - supporting the wider team on various projects and initiatives to enhance our processes and overall compliance with the FRC and other relevant ethical standards  

Skill and Development

•Client-focused approach with a passion for delivering excellence •Strong organizational and analytical skills with the ability to prioritize efficiently •The ability to interpret complex information and identify issues based on sound technical understanding. •A pragmatic and logical approach to analysis and problem solving, ability to take decisions based on facts and circumstances, using judgement to apply principles learned. •The confidence to challenge the status-quo and provide innovative ideas •Strong, supportive team player •Excellent written and oral communication skills •Possess an eye for detail & an ability to work under pressure. •Ability to build relationships & communicate with people at all levels •Ability to take on a high level of responsibility at an early stage •Ability to handle sensitive/confidential information appropriately •Experience of problem solving and using judgement to apply rules or frameworks in a variety of scenarios
Responsibilities for Internal Candidates

We are recruiting for ‘Assistant Manager’ position in the Ethics and Independence team part of Quality and Risk Management (QRM) Team. In this team, you will deliver a range of process, project, and advisory activities across the Personal E&I service catalogue.

•Developing a comprehensive understanding of the FRC Ethical Standard to be able to provide advice to engagement teams on compliance with policy, and being an escalation point for the E&I team •Supporting in the Sentinel secondary approval process reviewing compliance with applicable independence requirements •Responding to RiskConnect consultations from the business, first via a triage of requests to ensure that they contain all the required information and then through applying technical knowledge learned to complete a first level review of queries or otherwise allocating to team members. •Supporting the review of independence clearances for prospective audit clients, assisting engagement teams through this complex process, and contributing meaningfully to a critical element of the audit tender process. This role involves applying technical expertise to evaluate the ongoing permissibility of non-audit services and business relationships •Partner and senior staff rotation system – assisting with the maintenance of the system and managing the workflow of mandatory consultations •Marketing and sponsorship – assist the business by answering queries on how Firm guidance should be applied in this area in a clear and concise manner. •ISQM1 – supporting with compliance activities under ISQM1 •Project manage and oversee routine process and monitoring tasks that have been delegated to the offshore team •Training/Communication – supporting the team on initiatives to increase awareness and drafting communications and guidance •Projects - supporting the wider team on various projects and initiatives to enhance our processes and overall compliance with the FRC and other relevant ethical standards  

Skill and Development

•Client-focused approach with a passion for delivering excellence •Strong organizational and analytical skills with the ability to prioritize efficiently •The ability to interpret complex information and identify issues based on sound technical understanding. •A pragmatic and logical approach to analysis and problem solving, ability to take decisions based on facts and circumstances, using judgement to apply principles learned. •The confidence to challenge the status-quo and provide innovative ideas •Strong, supportive team player •Excellent written and oral communication skills •Possess an eye for detail & an ability to work under pressure. •Ability to build relationships & communicate with people at all levels •Ability to take on a high level of responsibility at an early stage •Ability to handle sensitive/confidential information appropriately •Experience of problem solving and using judgement to apply rules or frameworks in a variety of scenarios

We are recruiting for ‘Assistant Manager’ position in the Ethics and Independence team part of Quality and Risk Management (QRM) Team. In this team, you will deliver a range of process, project, and advisory activities across the Personal E&I service catalogue.

•Developing a comprehensive understanding of the FRC Ethical Standard to be able to provide advice to engagement teams on compliance with policy, and being an escalation point for the E&I team •Supporting in the Sentinel secondary approval process reviewing compliance with applicable independence requirements •Responding to RiskConnect consultations from the business, first via a triage of requests to ensure that they contain all the required information and then through applying technical knowledge learned to complete a first level review of queries or otherwise allocating to team members. •Supporting the review of independence clearances for prospective audit clients, assisting engagement teams through this complex process, and contributing meaningfully to a critical element of the audit tender process. This role involves applying technical expertise to evaluate the ongoing permissibility of non-audit services and business relationships •Partner and senior staff rotation system – assisting with the maintenance of the system and managing the workflow of mandatory consultations •Marketing and sponsorship – assist the business by answering queries on how Firm guidance should be applied in this area in a clear and concise manner. •ISQM1 – supporting with compliance activities under ISQM1 •Project manage and oversee routine process and monitoring tasks that have been delegated to the offshore team •Training/Communication – supporting the team on initiatives to increase awareness and drafting communications and guidance •Projects - supporting the wider team on various projects and initiatives to enhance our processes and overall compliance with the FRC and other relevant ethical standards  

Skill and Development

•Client-focused approach with a passion for delivering excellence •Strong organizational and analytical skills with the ability to prioritize efficiently •The ability to interpret complex information and identify issues based on sound technical understanding. •A pragmatic and logical approach to analysis and problem solving, ability to take decisions based on facts and circumstances, using judgement to apply principles learned. •The confidence to challenge the status-quo and provide innovative ideas •Strong, supportive team player •Excellent written and oral communication skills •Possess an eye for detail & an ability to work under pressure. •Ability to build relationships & communicate with people at all levels •Ability to take on a high level of responsibility at an early stage •Ability to handle sensitive/confidential information appropriately •Experience of problem solving and using judgement to apply rules or frameworks in a variety of scenarios
Responsibilities for Internal Candidates

We are recruiting for ‘Assistant Manager’ position in the Ethics and Independence team part of Quality and Risk Management (QRM) Team. In this team, you will deliver a range of process, project, and advisory activities across the Personal E&I service catalogue.

•Developing a comprehensive understanding of the FRC Ethical Standard to be able to provide advice to engagement teams on compliance with policy, and being an escalation point for the E&I team •Supporting in the Sentinel secondary approval process reviewing compliance with applicable independence requirements •Responding to RiskConnect consultations from the business, first via a triage of requests to ensure that they contain all the required information and then through applying technical knowledge learned to complete a first level review of queries or otherwise allocating to team members. •Supporting the review of independence clearances for prospective audit clients, assisting engagement teams through this complex process, and contributing meaningfully to a critical element of the audit tender process. This role involves applying technical expertise to evaluate the ongoing permissibility of non-audit services and business relationships •Partner and senior staff rotation system – assisting with the maintenance of the system and managing the workflow of mandatory consultations •Marketing and sponsorship – assist the business by answering queries on how Firm guidance should be applied in this area in a clear and concise manner. •ISQM1 – supporting with compliance activities under ISQM1 •Project manage and oversee routine process and monitoring tasks that have been delegated to the offshore team •Training/Communication – supporting the team on initiatives to increase awareness and drafting communications and guidance •Projects - supporting the wider team on various projects and initiatives to enhance our processes and overall compliance with the FRC and other relevant ethical standards  

Skill and Development

•Client-focused approach with a passion for delivering excellence •Strong organizational and analytical skills with the ability to prioritize efficiently •The ability to interpret complex information and identify issues based on sound technical understanding. •A pragmatic and logical approach to analysis and problem solving, ability to take decisions based on facts and circumstances, using judgement to apply principles learned. •The confidence to challenge the status-quo and provide innovative ideas •Strong, supportive team player •Excellent written and oral communication skills •Possess an eye for detail & an ability to work under pressure. •Ability to build relationships & communicate with people at all levels •Ability to take on a high level of responsibility at an early stage •Ability to handle sensitive/confidential information appropriately •Experience of problem solving and using judgement to apply rules or frameworks in a variety of scenarios

Educational qualifications

•Qualifications: Graduate degree from Tier 1/Tier 2 institute or Post Graduation/Diploma.

Work experience

•Minimum of 7+ years of professional experience, preferably in a Big 4 consulting firm

Experience Level

Mid Level