EME Risk and Assurance Manager, Global Real Estate Company, £70,000 - £90,000, Central London
Are you an experienced risk and assurance professional looking to take on a regional leadership role? I am seeking a Risk and Assurance Manager to oversee and strengthen this company’s risk framework across mainland Europe and the wider EMEA region. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a dynamic team in a leading real estate advisory firm.
  
Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for the Risk framework across mainland Europe and wider EMEA remit.
• Overseeing risk management activities, including communication, coordination, reporting, and follow-ups with local teams.
• Reviewing annual Self-Assessment Questionnaire (SAQ) submissions, identifying gaps, and agreeing on corrective actions.
• Consolidating and reviewing European country risk registers.
• Managing compliance initiatives driven by group, third-party bodies, or country/EU regulators.
• Conducting country visits to review and audit processes, ensuring alignment with Group policies.
• Providing support and guidance to local teams on risk and compliance matters.
• Tracking and managing open actions from internal audits, SAQs, and country reviews.
• Coordinating key reporting submissions, including Health & Safety, Environmental Sustainability, Insurance, and Whistleblowing.
• Liaising with Group Legal, Risk, and Internal Audit teams to ensure compliance and best practices.
• Supporting policy implementation across Finance, AML, Anti-Bribery, Property Management, Valuations, and emerging regulations.

Qualifications & Experience

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (ACA, CIMA, ACCA or equivalent) with at least 5 years’ post-qualification experience.
• Ideally experience in a Top 8 accounting firm.
• Background in internal audit and/or compliance.
• Experience in Real Estate or Professional Services is highly desirable.
• Strong commercial awareness with a proactive risk management mindset.
• Technical expertise in IFRS and financial reporting.

We will review CVs throughout the process, so please apply as soon as possible. We are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for all candidates who meet the minimum requirements. We encourage applications from under-represented groups in the accountancy sector. Please let us know if you need any reasonable adjustments at any stage in the process.