Career Advice - June 2026

  • From Assurance to Insight: Stephen Licence on Leadership, Audit and Navigating Uncertainty

    Posted on Thursday, June 25, 2026 by Jessica Hay — No comments

    When you've spent more than 30 years working in internal audit, you develop a unique perspective on organisations, leadership and how businesses respond when faced with challenge. Those were some of the themes explored by Stephen Licence, Group Chief Internal Auditor at Legal & General, during his keynote address at the #RISK BFSI Executive Forum, where he reflected on the lessons he has learned ...

  • The Evolving Landscape of Audit, Risk & Compliance Careers

    Posted on Tuesday, June 23, 2026 by Jessica Hay — No comments

    The Audit and Governance profession has never been more diverse, dynamic or influential. While Internal Audit and External Audit remain established career paths, today's professionals are increasingly building successful careers across Risk Management, Compliance, ESG, Financial Crime, Data Analytics, Cybersecurity, AI Governance and Regulatory Affairs . As organisations face growing regulatory ...

  • The Future of GRC Talent: What Candidates Are Telling Employers About Technology, Leadership and Opportunity in 2026

    Posted on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 by Jessica Hay — No comments

    The governance, risk and compliance landscape is changing quickly. Across financial services and beyond, GRC functions are being asked to respond to faster regulatory change, increasing geopolitical complexity, growing scrutiny, and the rapid adoption of data, AI and technology across business models. At the same time, the talent market is shifting. Candidates are thinking carefully about where ...