As Director in Baringa’s Governance, Risk & Compliance practice, you will lead large-scale risk and regulatory transformation programs for financial services clients. You will advise senior boards on risk strategy, governance and control effectiveness, and shape enterprise risk frameworks and operating models. You will identify opportunities, nurture senior relationships, and contribute to thought leadership. This role offers impact across risk domains while progressing toward equity partnership.
Pay / Benefits
Generous annual leave (5 weeks) + 2 weeks after 5 years
Hybrid working policy with flexible leave
CSR days (3 per year)
Wellbeing fund for personal wellbeing
Profit share scheme
Diversity and inclusion commitment
Responsibilities
Lead large-scale risk, regulation and compliance transformation programmes for Financial Services clients
Advise boards and senior risk leaders on risk strategy, governance, and controls
Design and implement enterprise-wide risk frameworks and control environments
Lead engagements across operational, regulatory, non-financial, or financial risk areas (treasury & liquidity focus)
Originate and grow new opportunities within client accounts and drive practice growth
Build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders across UK Financial Services
Contribute to development of propositions, IP, and thought leadership
Support growth of AI governance, AI risk management, and digital asset risk capabilities
Coach and develop consultants and future leaders
Shape long-term strategic direction toward equity Partner
Act as trusted adviser to senior client stakeholders
Support succession planning and capability development
Key requirements
Broad governance, risk & compliance expertise across multiple risk areas
Experience in enterprise risk management, risk governance, and risk transformation
Knowledge of regulatory change and controls assurance
Experience with treasury and liquidity risk is a plus
Strong client leadership and business development experience
Credibility with C-suite, Board and senior executives
Well-established relationships in UK Financial Services
Ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams and complex programs
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