Senior Director Analyst – Audit Function Strategy Expert

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United Kingdom.

📋 Description

• Develop creative, thought-provoking, and essential insights content that offers significant leverage.

• Generate fresh insights and concepts through thought leadership while providing compelling and actionable solutions to client needs.

• Assess client challenges and requirements, reframe perspectives, and advance strategic initiatives.

• Establish insights roles within a team of analysts.

• Deliver independent insights to Gartner leaders to influence research agendas.

• Conduct research, analysis, and forecasting of market trends and changes.

• Offer actionable guidance to clients and prospects through virtual meetings or in-person engagements.

• Create and present materials for Gartner events, conferences, and client briefings.

• Assist BTI and Sales by representing market insights and enhancing client engagement.

• Perform high-quality and timely content peer reviews.

• Act as an industry expert by representing Gartner's insights, methodology, and strategy.

• Engage in innovation, ideation, research discussions, and collaboration with colleagues.

• Identify enhancements in research processes and develop new methodologies.

• Mentor and guide junior team members.

• Facilitate regular client engagement with Gartner insights and interactions.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience; a graduate degree is preferred.

• Over 12 years of relevant industry or field experience.

• Familiarity with and extensive knowledge of the internal audit leader or Chief Audit Executive position.

• Comprehensive understanding of the Audit function and related areas such as Compliance, Legal, and Risk.

• Significant experience in audit professional practices, including quality assurance, process improvement, staff training, and liaison with external auditors, regulators, and assurance providers.

• Executive presence with the ability to build credibility with executives and stakeholders.

• Strong organizational skills with the capacity to perform under tight deadlines.

• Excellent research and writing capabilities.

• Proficient in both written and verbal communication, analytical, and presentation skills.

• Ability to engage clients and respond effectively to inquiries.

• Skilled in analyzing and synthesizing data, recognizing patterns, and applying frameworks.

• Strong communication skills with the ability to convey complex ideas clearly.

• Subject matter expertise and comfort in presenting at both large and small-scale events.

• Strong business and financial insight.

• In-depth knowledge of the global and competitive landscape in the relevant subject area.

• Capability to work independently and collaborate across teams in a multicultural global setting.

• Learning agility and ability to navigate complex, matrixed environments.

• Ability to effectively represent Gartner's research methodology and strategies at all organizational levels.

• Willingness and capacity to travel up to 25%, as applicable.

• Preferred: experience in leading the development and execution of audit strategies.

• Preferred: experience in designing and updating audit methodologies, policies, and procedures or integrating new technologies into audit processes.

• Experience in the Financial Services and Banking industry is advantageous.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.

• Highly competitive salary.

• Significant rewards for top performers.

• Flexible hybrid work model, allowing for virtual work when productive and in-person collaboration as needed.

• Opportunities for professional growth and development.

• An inclusive workplace that promotes equal employment opportunities.

• Reasonable accommodations for qualified candidates with disabilities.