Job description
The primary role of a Risk Consulting Trainee within Financial Services is to support or lead the delivery of internal audit engagements, reviewing a client's operations and providing recommendations that add value, proportionate, and in line with industry best practice.
We are now operating a hybrid working model, so as a trainee you will split your time between working from home, visiting the office, client sites when required or studying for your professional exams. The team operates a ‘core days' approach, whereby everyone attends the office on either of the two core days defined
During your first year you will:
- Learn how to undertake fieldwork using a range of tools and methods in order to review and provide recommendations on the client's business operations.
- In conjunction with other members of the team, perform internal audit fieldwork remotely and at client sites, testing and reviewing exposure to risk and the effectiveness of the controls in place to mitigate risks.
- Prepare draft reports for management review.
- Engage directly with clients in understanding the business processes, controls, and risks affecting their business.
- Start to develop a thorough understanding of the nature of the clients' business, industry best practice, and applicable regulations.
- Be able to obtain relevant information from clients whilst building effective rapport with clients' staff
- Attending and supporting opening and closing meetings.
During your second year you will:
- Develop greater autonomy and independence, leading audits under the guidance of a manager.
- Lead on key client interactions such as planning on feedback meetings, liaising with a range of stakeholders including C-suite executives.
- Support SMEs and senior member so the team with more challenging technical audits, including consulting engagements.
- Undertake further training to enhance your skillset such as the use of data analytics tools.
- Start to work with client managers to develop and plan assignments, developing a deeper understanding of our clients.
As a Senior within the team, you will be expected to take responsibility for the end-to-end audit process, guiding more junior colleagues, leading on client interactions, drafting high quality reports and supporting client managers to contribute to overall engagement success. The breadth of the work undertaken by the Team and its close links to our consulting practice means there are a range of development opportunities for talented individuals. These including starting to develop client portfolio management skills or working with our consulting practice to delivery technical engagements.
You're joining us as a permanent employee, so the 3 years is only the beginning of your exceptional career journey at Forvis Mazars.
Learning and development
- Fully funded professional qualification for this role: Associate Chartered Accountant (ACA) or Institute of Risk Management (IRM)
- Additional qualification(s): Level 7 apprenticeship
Our supportive culture includes coaching, mentorship, and one-on-one guidance. In addition to funding qualifications, we provide time off to study, and a blended training approach including in person and virtual learning. You will be allocated a buddy before joining who will support you to settle into the team and navigate your first year at Forvis Mazars.
You will also receive comprehensive quality training and development to excel in your professional career; this includes development in professional excellence, client excellence, digital excellence, and technical excellence. Our goal is to support you in reaching your full potential and become a standout talent. To understand more read our FAQs.
What we are looking for
- Business proficient level at English and French languages. Able to converse at a professional level with native speakers. This will be tested during the recruitment process.
- On track or have obtained an undergraduate degree. Strong academic performance is important; however, we understand that things don't always go to plan. Our recruitment process looks at your whole self – academic achievements as well as other experiences in which you have grown and developed. You can read about our approach to academics in our FAQs.
- Deep curiosity to learn new things and is naturally inquisitive;
- The ability to think critically solve problems and share knowledge with others;
- A commitment to self-development and learning;
- Strong sense of ownership of duties and high levels of responsibility to deliver on promises;
- Always looks to try their best in all they do and always looking for ways to improve;
- Enjoys meeting and engaging with new people with an underlying respect for individuals, diversity, and integrity;
- Works well under pressure and have a positive ‘can-do' attitude if faced with challenging situations;
- Excellent time management skills;
- A willingness to travel and adhere to our flexible working environment.
Accepted degree subjects
Any
Additional job details
- Location
- Leeds
- Salary
- Competitive salary
- Contract, dates and working times
Start Date 1 September 2025
How to apply
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Closing date: 31 January 2025