Job Description

Are you a strategic risk leader ready to shape the future of risk advisory at the highest level? A leading professional services firm is seeking a Director in Risk Advisory Services to drive strategic growth, lead complex client engagements, and deliver best-in-class risk management and internal audit solutions. This is a career-defining opportunity for a visionary leader with deep technical expertise, commercial sharpness, and the gravitas to advise at an executive and board level.
Duties:

• Strategic Leadership:

• Define and execute growth strategies for the Risk Advisory Services portfolio in line with firm-wide objectives
• Position the practice as a trusted, market-leading advisor
• Client Advisory & Influence:

• Act as a trusted advisor on governance, risk management, compliance, and internal audit
• Build and maintain senior-level client relationships across complex organisations
• Operational Excellence:

• Oversee delivery of high-quality engagements within scope, time, and budget
• Ensure adherence to risk frameworks, methodologies, and regulatory standards
• Team Leadership & Talent Development:

• Lead, mentor, and inspire high-performing teams
• Build a collaborative culture focused on excellence, learning, and the retention of top talent
• Business Development:

• Identify new market opportunities
• Drive revenue growth through expansion of client portfolios and new offerings

What You'll Bring:

• Qualifications:

• Honours degree in Internal Audit, Accounting, or Finance
• Full professional qualification (CIA or equivalent)
• CISA highly advantageous
• Experience:

• Minimum 12 years in risk advisory / internal audit
• At least 5-6 years in a senior leadership role (Senior Manager or above)
• Strong industry exposure in Mining and Telecommunications

What Success Looks Like:

• Sustainable revenue growth and profitability of the risk advisory portfolio
• High client satisfaction and strong retention
• Consistent, high-quality delivery of engagements
• Development, engagement, and retention of key talent

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Expert knowledge of risk frameworks and regulatory compliance
• Proven ability to lead complex, multi-stakeholder engagements
• Strong commercial acumen and business development capability
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
• Strategic thinker with a hands-on leadership style

Leadership & Behavioural Excellence:

• Integrity, ethical judgment, and confidentiality
• Emotional intelligence, resilience, and adaptability
• Influencing and negotiation at the executive level
• Strong collaboration and relationship-building skills
• Accountability, ownership, and attention to detail

Why This Role?:
This is a high-impact leadership role for a seasoned risk professional who wants to shape strategy, influence decision-makers, and leave a lasting legacy in a growing risk advisory practice.
? If you're ready to lead from the front and drive meaningful change, this opportunity is calling.
For more information please contact:
Henda Boshoff

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