Client Audit Advisor

Ashurst is a leading global law firm with a determination to go beyond the ordinary by outpacing change. We have a community of 4800+ people across over 30 offices globally and are a trusted adviser to top corporates, financial institutions, and governments. What sets us apart is our ambition for our people and our clients.

What makes Ashurst a great place to work?

• Flexible work options
• Health and wellbeing benefits, gym membership and corporate health plans
• We have a strong commitment to social impact, demonstrated by our extensive volunteering and pro-bono opportunities, as well as our award-winning social inclusion and mobility programs
• We are committed to reaching net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.

The Opportunity

We have an opportunity to join our Risk & Compliance team as a Client Audit Associate Advisor or Advisor on a 6 month FTC basis.

This role involves responding to client third party risk assessments ("Client Audits") and any associated remediation activities globally. This role involves liaising with a number of functions across the Firm to ensure all necessary input is obtained. The position is by its nature a global role; it will also involve working to local regulatory requirements as required.

The Risk & Compliance function is commercially minded and focuses on adding value to the business as well as clients.

The successful candidate will:

• Successfully plan, prepare and respond to Client Audits;
• Coordinate (and, where applicable, carry out) any associated remediation activities to ensure such activities are actioned as required;
• Work closely with the Client Audits Supervisor to assist in developing and improving the client audit process for the Firm;
• Be able to communicate technical jargon (particularly common in relation to information security) to non-technical stakeholders (partners, clients and other business functions); and
• Be tasked to further develop relationships with our stakeholders on a continuous basis.

A full job description, including a breakdown of responsibilities, can be found attached at the bottom of the advertisement on our Ashurst careers page: https:///en/careers/

We are interested in hearing from people who have:

• Notable experience and technical skills within an Auditing (Internal, External, Second-Party or Third-Party), Compliance, Quality, Governance or Project Management role, or experience within Third Party/Supplier Risk Management.
• Demonstrated experienced background of strategic decision making and negotiation skills.
• Experienced in discretionary decision-making and working independently to problem solve client and technical issues with key stakeholders. Strong, professional written and oral communication skills, with the ability to put a position forward in a clear, articulate way, to different stakeholders.
• Advanced ability to manage large volumes of information in the appropriate format.
• Ability to adhere to strict internal and external deadlines. Skilled in managing expectations and facilitating complex discussions.
• Ability to smoothly adapt to changing environments, processes and technology, and to balance a fast pace of working, with appropriate attention to detail.
• Discrete and professional in handling sensitive and confidential situations
• Adaptable interpersonal skills, able to liaise effectively at all levels across the Firm. Approachable, with the ability to contribute positively to a supportive team environment.

We value diverse perspectives at Ashurst, so even if you don't feel you meet all of the requirements, we still encourage you to apply.

If you require any support and adjustments to participate equitably in our recruitment process or in the workplace, please contact: for a confidential conversation.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply directly to Ashurst. We prefer to talk with you personally and are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies.