Risk Advisory Manager

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About Baringa Baringa is a global consulting firm that partners with leaders to drive change and create value. With deep industry expertise, and enabled by advanced technology, the firm helps clients to deliver with greater confidence and certainty. With over 2,000 people across the UK, Europe, North America, Asia and Australia, the firm combines global insight with local understanding. The firm works across energy and resources, financial services, government and public sector, consumer products and retail, pharmaceuticals and life sciences, manufacturing, and technology, media and telecoms, with capabilities spanning strategy, transformation and operational excellence - all powered by advanced technology, data, AI and digital innovation. Clients value Baringa's collaborative approach and the way its teams integrate seamlessly - all working with a shared understanding of what matters most. The firm is known for its kind, curious experts who listen closely and care deeply about client success as they help clients transform energy markets, modernise financial platforms, expand telecoms and digital networks through advanced data analytics, enable digital services in government, and unlock growth in consumer sectors. Certified as a Great Place to Work around the world, Baringa has been recognised by the Financial Times in 22 categories of its UK Leading Management Consultants rankings, and by Forbes for four consecutive years as one of the World's Best Management Consulting Firms. Our Finance, Risk & Compliance practice is growing in Sofia and we are looking for experienced Risk Advisory Managers to join the team. Our Finance, Risk & Compliance practice drives the strategic evolution of risk management for our financial services clients. We work collaboratively with our clients to deliver practical, tailored solutions to evolve compliance and risk management into future-focused, growth-driving capability. Our team in Sofia is growing, and we are looking for motivated and curious risk and controls professionals to join our global Risk Advisory team. We have a range of open roles based on your experience. As a Risk Advisory Manager, you will: Shape and structure workstreams in complex regulatory change programmes - mobilizing international teams, creating and tracking project plans and leading the delivery of workstreams to deliver tangible outcomes for clients Lead teams to perform gap analysis of current state against regulatory requirements and provide recommendations for improvement Lead program updates and draft high-quality client deliverables Shape future-ready enterprise risk management frameworks, including drafting risk strategy, risk appetite statements and Key Risk Indicators, governance and reporting Collaborate with stakeholders across the three lines of defense to align risk strategy with business goals, converting complex data into clear, actionable insights Lead the analysis of processes and workflows in the risk and compliance functions to identify opportunities for optimization and automation Stay on top of emerging risks and trends to anticipate client problem statements and shape innovative solutions Apply traditional and emerging technologies to modernize risk management processes and risk culture Mentor junior team members; facilitate trainings and provide on-the-job coaching Your skills and experience We are seeking experienced risk and control professionals who want to develop their career in the field of risk management and consulting working with the leading financial institutions across the world. The Ideal candidates will have: 5+ years of relevant experience in risk management, audit, compliance, or related functions within financial services or fintech companies Minimum Bachelor's degree in risk management, Business Administration, Economics, Information Technology or related field Strong communication and analytical skills, with the ability to present risk insights clearly based on structured and unstructured data Track record of building trusting relationships in an international environment Practical experience with enterprise risk management frameworks such as COSO, COBIT, ISO 31000 Experience with risk assessment, control testing, setting up and monitoring Key Risk Indicators, risk governance and reporting Proficiency with data analytics and visualization tools (MS Excel, Power BI, Tableau) Practical experience with modernizing risk management processes through integration of automation, AI-driven insights and digital tools, including GRC tools Excellent project management and prioritization skills Professional certifications in risk and controls management is a plus Consulting experience or experience in Big 4 is a plus Candidates should be comfortable with international travel, which may be required for up to 30% of the time. Candidates must be able to travel and work within the EU/UK. What a career at Baringa will give you Putting People Firs

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