Our client is looking for an experienced consulting Manager to lead the development and implementation of a Combined Assurance framework in the telecommunications sector. The project role will focus on integrating risk management, internal controls and assurance activities into a cohesive, automated and effective assurance model that supports executive and board-level oversight.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop and implement a Combined Assurance framework aligned to organisational risk and governance requirements
• Integrate first, second and third line assurance activities into a single, coherent assurance model
• Embed automated risk monitoring and internal control frameworks where applicable
• Support the formulation, review and enhancement of risk and assurance-related policies
• Prepare high-quality risk and combined assurance reporting for executive management and risk committees
• Engage with key stakeholders across risk, compliance, internal audit and business functions to ensure effective adoption of the framework
• Provide subject matter expertise on combined assurance best practices and emerging trends

Key Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in designing and implementing Combined Assurance models
• Extensive experience in enterprise risk management frameworks and practices
• Strong background in policy development and governance documentation
• Demonstrated experience in risk committee and board-level reporting
• Solid technical understanding of:
• Combined assurance frameworks
• Automated risk monitoring tools and methodologies
• Internal control frameworks
• Experience within a Telco or similarly complex, regulated environment (advantageous)