Ideas | People | Trust We're BDO.
An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world.
We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine – ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high-growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them.
We'll broaden your horizons Our Advisory team provide a wide variety of services that deliver value-led advice and outcomes.
They have an in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of our clients' affairs.
The team work across strategy, operations and improvement as well as at a transactional and defined project level.
From technology to risk advisory, they're experts in following through on top-level instructions and resolving the finer details – all in one straight-forward package.
When you join them, you'll work on some of the world's most exciting financial operations and business deals, building your experience and expertise alongside the brightest minds in the industry.
We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice.
That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships.
You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively.
You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with.
You'll be someone with: Significant relevant financial services or consulting experience with relevant experience in financial services regulation and compliance Knowledge and experience of at least three of the following: consumer duty/conduct risk, market conduct, product governance, operational resilience, third party risk management, governance and board effectiveness, risk management frameworks and SMCR Strong knowledge and interest of the Financial Services sector and the UK regulatory environment generally and have significant conduct risk knowledge Strong report writing and presentation skills, ability to influence, lead, engage, and manage stakeholders Ability to lead complex reviews and be a team player Understanding and practical application of reviewing the three lines of defence model Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to present information in a clear and concise manner Expertise in managing teams or projects successfully and strong project management skills and a track record of successful delivery Strong academic background, ideally to degree level or equivalent Commercial sector experience appropriate to BDO clients Desirable Skills and Experience Have undertaken advisory assignments and have an understanding of review methodologies and techniques including assignment planning in your area of specialism Recognised relevant regulatory or compliance professional qualifications and/or memberships e.g.
relevant CISI or other relevant qualifications for your specialism Good technical knowledge of financial products Knowledge of ISQM requirements You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business.
We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand.
At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development.
We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture.
From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs.
Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another.
At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work.
We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices.
BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences.
With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO.
We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy.
Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you.
Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise.
We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.