Job description
Risk and Information Governance Assistant Manager
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Competitive salary, negotiable depending on your experience and expertise.
Are you ready to bring your Risk and Governance expertise to a role where your skills and unique perspective can make a lasting impact?
What Sets Us Apart
At MHA, we’re about people first – our people, our clients, and the communities we serve. As one of the UK’s top 15 accountancy firms and a proud member of Baker Tilly International, the 9th largest network in the world, we are a hub of global knowledge with a strong local commitment.
Our people-focused approach truly sets us apart. Here, you won’t just be another face in the firm; you’ll be part of an ambitious, driven team dedicated to continuous learning and growth. We invest in our people because they are the foundation of our success. With access to unparalleled resources and award-winning development programmes, you’ll have the freedom to shape your career while making a meaningful impact. We take immense pride in being awarded gold for Investors in People. This recognition reflects our deep commitment to nurturing talent and ensuring everyone feels valued and supported.
Here, You’ll Go Beyond Numbers
We’re looking for a talented Risk and Information Goverance Assistant Manager who thrives in a dynamic environment and embraces the chance to tackle complex challenges. At MHA, you’ll be surrounded by passionate professionals who are dedicated to making a difference. Your work will go beyond the numbers – it’s about building meaningful client relationships, understanding their businesses, navigating risks, and delivering insights that drive real results.
- Provide support across the Firm’s risk management and information governance activities.
- Strengthen the Firm’s risk framework while embedding good data handling, privacy, and information governance practices.
- Deliver actions from the data discovery review and act as a subject matter resource for both risk and IG matters
- Working with Key Risk Owners to maintain and support the development of risk registers
- Support preparation of risk reports for Partners, Committees, and the Management Board.
- Track and monitor risk action plans and follow up with stakeholders.
- Assist with resilience initiatives, including business continuity, crisis response, and incident management.
- Attend RiCo meetings, taking minutes and updating the actions register
- Support compliance with data protection and information governance requirements.
- Implement outputs from the data discovery review (data mapping, storage and retention rules, permissions, access controls).
- Support the Data Protection Officer with subject access requests, breach response, and policy development.
- Help embed information governance awareness across the Firm.
- Providing administrative support to the Risk and Legal Team.
What we are looking
- Experience in risk management, information governance, or data protection desirable but not essential.
- Knowledge of operational risk and resilience principles, plus data protection (UK GDPR, DPA 2018).
- Strong research skills, with the ability to interpret new regulations, guidance, and industry developments.
- Evidence of being driven to learn and develop professionally, comfortable upskilling in new areas.
- Strong analytical and organisational skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication, with the ability to draft reports for senior stakeholders.
- Practical approach to embedding governance in day-to-day business operations.
Desirable Attributes
- Pragmatic and solutions-focused.
- Able to balance compliance requirements with commercial needs.
- Strong collaborator, comfortable working across multiple teams.
- Resilient, adaptable, and open to change
- Self-motivated to develop expertise.
Rewards That Resonate
You’re more than a number to us; you’re an individual with unique talents and aspirations. Our benefits are designed to support your well-being, foster your professional growth, and recognise your contributions.
- Agile Working: Enjoy the flexibility of core hours from 10 AM to 2 PM and two home working days, allowing you to balance your work and personal commitments seamlessly.
- 33 days holiday Inc. bank holidays, plus the opportunity to buy or sell up to 5 days (28 days on a training contract, with the opportunity to buy 5 days)
- Competitive salary package
- Employee recognition awards: Outstanding Performance Award Bonus and other recognition initiatives.
- New and improved programme for succession planning and supportive management structure to help you realise your potential
- Employee Assistance Programme: Access a free confidential 24-hour support service, including unlimited counseling sessions and virtual doctors available for you and your family.
- And lot’s more!
Are You Ready to Elevate Your Career?
Apply now and be part of a team that celebrates diversity, champions innovation, and prioritises your success!
