Assistant Manager - Quality and Risk Management

Assistant Manager

Roles & responsibilities

We are recruiting for Assistant Manager positions in the Quality and Risk Management (QRM) Team in KGS. In this team, your responsibilities will include executing work requests or adhoc projects on behalf of UK Quality & Risk Management (QRM).

UK Quality & Risk Management (QRM) teams help to set, implement, and enforce policies and procedures designed to support and enable KPMG UK and its personnel to achieve the following key objectives: (i) oversee and monitor service quality across all capabilities, (ii) protect the brand and reputation of KPMG, (iii) comply with laws, regulations and professional standards, and (iv) minimize the risk of financial claims against KPMG UK.

The firm is required to implement and operate a system of quality management (SoQM) in accordance with the International Standard on Quality Management 1 (ISQM 1).  The firm and its personnel are also required to comply with KPMG’s risk management policies and procedures as well as various legal and regulatory requirements and professional standards. The Compliance Assurance Programme team within QRM is responsible for the firm’s programme of testing and evaluation of the SoQM, and compliance with certain KPMG risk management policies and regulations/professional standards.  Reports prepared by the team are regularly presented to KPMG UK’s Risk Executive, Board Risk Committee and KPMG International, and are also available to relevant regulators.

In addition, you will be required to:

•The assistant manager will take full ownership and accountability for allocated sections of the compliance programme including planning and performing the testing, reviewing the evidence provided, challenging and evaluating the results to determine if the evidence is sufficient to demonstrate compliance with policies and controls, and proposing and agreeing actions in response to findings.  Work will normally be subject to review by a more experienced team member, providing regular opportunity for coaching and development.•The role requires developing a clear understanding of relevant policies, controls, and methodologies and then preparation of clear, accurate and concise documentation as a permanent record of testing.  It will also include identifying and communicating the high-level points relevant to senior stakeholders.  The role will often involve assisting with root cause analysis as part of the action planning in response to findings.  The successful candidate will have the opportunity to liaise with a variety of key stakeholders in the business including Capability Risk Management Partners, Ethics and Independence, and Engagement Teams (including Engagement leaders). •The successful candidate will develop skills in areas such as coaching and relationship management, as well as acting as a topic champion within the team for technical areas of the firm’s system of quality management.•The work will vary as the successful candidate will, over time, take ownership of different sections of the programme.  The role will give them an excellent opportunity to gain a thorough understanding of key risk areas, policies and central processes within the business and to help develop and monitor improvements to internal controls and procedures as part of the firm’s system of quality management. •This is a great opportunity for someone who is looking to enter the world of risk management and gain experience working in an internal/operational role, reporting to key stakeholders within the business and responding to regulatory pressures. 

Preferred technical & functional skills

•Excellent oral and written communication skills.•Ownership and demonstrated accountability for work.•Strong time management skills with an ability to prioritise and deal with conflicting demands, juggle multiple projects at the same time. Proven ability to work both independently and as a strong team player.•Ability to handle sensitive/confidential information appropriately.•Pro-active approach and the ability to follow matters to a conclusion and suggest forward facing actions.•Ability to research and fully understand policies, controls and methodologies so as to perform effective testing, and to evaluate the sufficiency and appropriateness of evidence obtained.•The ability and confidence to effectively question Partners and other senior personnel within the firm.•Listening, challenging, asking probing questions and applying judgement to responses to get a full understanding of the information being provided.•Ability to clearly and concisely document the work performed, evidence obtained, and conclusions drawn in workpapers.•Ability to summarise key findings and observations and report them in a clear and concise manner to senior team members and stakeholders•Prior experience in internal/external audit and/or in a risk management/compliance role is desirable.•Knowledge of existing risk management processes and systems (such as MSD/CEAC and Sentinel) an advantage.•Personal drive and positive work ethic to deliver results within tight deadlines and in demanding situations without compromising on quality, and ethical standards and values•Ability to follow instructions clearly and demonstrate attention to detail•Strong commitment, multi-tasking and strong work ethics•Self-motivated to prepare high quality work first time•Receptive to constructive feedback•Excellent oral and written communication skills in English•Ability to thrive in a dynamic team environment   

Roles & responsibilities

We are recruiting for Assistant Manager positions in the Quality and Risk Management (QRM) Team in KGS. In this team, your responsibilities will include executing work requests or adhoc projects on behalf of UK Quality & Risk Management (QRM).

UK Quality & Risk Management (QRM) teams help to set, implement, and enforce policies and procedures designed to support and enable KPMG UK and its personnel to achieve the following key objectives: (i) oversee and monitor service quality across all capabilities, (ii) protect the brand and reputation of KPMG, (iii) comply with laws, regulations and professional standards, and (iv) minimize the risk of financial claims against KPMG UK.

The firm is required to implement and operate a system of quality management (SoQM) in accordance with the International Standard on Quality Management 1 (ISQM 1).  The firm and its personnel are also required to comply with KPMG’s risk management policies and procedures as well as various legal and regulatory requirements and professional standards. The Compliance Assurance Programme team within QRM is responsible for the firm’s programme of testing and evaluation of the SoQM, and compliance with certain KPMG risk management policies and regulations/professional standards.  Reports prepared by the team are regularly presented to KPMG UK’s Risk Executive, Board Risk Committee and KPMG International, and are also available to relevant regulators.

In addition, you will be required to:

•The assistant manager will take full ownership and accountability for allocated sections of the compliance programme including planning and performing the testing, reviewing the evidence provided, challenging and evaluating the results to determine if the evidence is sufficient to demonstrate compliance with policies and controls, and proposing and agreeing actions in response to findings.  Work will normally be subject to review by a more experienced team member, providing regular opportunity for coaching and development.•The role requires developing a clear understanding of relevant policies, controls, and methodologies and then preparation of clear, accurate and concise documentation as a permanent record of testing.  It will also include identifying and communicating the high-level points relevant to senior stakeholders.  The role will often involve assisting with root cause analysis as part of the action planning in response to findings.  The successful candidate will have the opportunity to liaise with a variety of key stakeholders in the business including Capability Risk Management Partners, Ethics and Independence, and Engagement Teams (including Engagement leaders). •The successful candidate will develop skills in areas such as coaching and relationship management, as well as acting as a topic champion within the team for technical areas of the firm’s system of quality management.•The work will vary as the successful candidate will, over time, take ownership of different sections of the programme.  The role will give them an excellent opportunity to gain a thorough understanding of key risk areas, policies and central processes within the business and to help develop and monitor improvements to internal controls and procedures as part of the firm’s system of quality management. •This is a great opportunity for someone who is looking to enter the world of risk management and gain experience working in an internal/operational role, reporting to key stakeholders within the business and responding to regulatory pressures. 

Preferred technical & functional skills

•Excellent oral and written communication skills.•Ownership and demonstrated accountability for work.•Strong time management skills with an ability to prioritise and deal with conflicting demands, juggle multiple projects at the same time. Proven ability to work both independently and as a strong team player.•Ability to handle sensitive/confidential information appropriately.•Pro-active approach and the ability to follow matters to a conclusion and suggest forward facing actions.•Ability to research and fully understand policies, controls and methodologies so as to perform effective testing, and to evaluate the sufficiency and appropriateness of evidence obtained.•The ability and confidence to effectively question Partners and other senior personnel within the firm.•Listening, challenging, asking probing questions and applying judgement to responses to get a full understanding of the information being provided.•Ability to clearly and concisely document the work performed, evidence obtained, and conclusions drawn in workpapers.•Ability to summarise key findings and observations and report them in a clear and concise manner to senior team members and stakeholders•Prior experience in internal/external audit and/or in a risk management/compliance role is desirable.•Knowledge of existing risk management processes and systems (such as MSD/CEAC and Sentinel) an advantage.•Personal drive and positive work ethic to deliver results within tight deadlines and in demanding situations without compromising on quality, and ethical standards and values•Ability to follow instructions clearly and demonstrate attention to detail•Strong commitment, multi-tasking and strong work ethics•Self-motivated to prepare high quality work first time•Receptive to constructive feedback•Excellent oral and written communication skills in English•Ability to thrive in a dynamic team environment   

Educational qualifications

•Qualifications: Graduate or a post graduate degree from Tier 1/Tier 2 institute

Work experience

•Postgraduate with 8+ years of experience

Experience Level

Mid Level