Job Description Position Type: Full-Time, In-Office (Tuesday to Thursday), Hybrid (Monday and Friday Work-from-Home)

About the Role:
Our Client is seeking an experienced and dynamic leader to join our esteemed Risk Advisory & Assurance Services team as the Director of Maritime Health, Environmental, Safety, and Security (HESS) Audit and Advisory Services. This role plays a pivotal part in ensuring the safety and security of our global maritime operations, providing vital insights and independent assurance to our Board of Directors and Senior Management. As a key member of a world-class, multi-disciplinary team, you will drive continuous improvement and operational excellence across our international maritime operations.

Key Responsibilities:
Leadership & Team Management:
Lead and mentor a team of 29 professionals, managing internal audit activities across nine distinct brands. Audit & Advisory Oversight:
Develop and implement the annual HESS audit plan, ensuring comprehensive coverage of all relevant areas. Oversee internal International Safety Management (ISM) audits, including root cause analysis and the development of management action plans. Manage assessments of new ships' ISM compliance prior to their delivery. Supervise HESS audits for shore-based operations, including ports, tour facilities, and training centers. Conduct HESS-based process, system, and organizational reviews to identify and promote best practices. Monitoring & Reporting:
Regularly assess and report on the progress of management’s implementation of agreed opportunities, including those arising from SMS and shore-based audits, cross-brand reviews, and HESS investigations. Report directly to the Chief Audit Officer on HESS audit activities, project plans, audit outcomes, trends, and management actions. Provide detailed reports to the Board on the annual audit plan, audit results, trend analysis, and the status of management action plans. Stakeholder Engagement:
Build and maintain effective working relationships with Senior Executive brand HESS Management, brand Presidents, the Chief Maritime Officer, the CEO, and the Chair of the HESS Committees. Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in a Maritime-related field; Master’s degree or equivalent professional license (e.g., Deck Officer, Chief Engineer) is highly desirable. Minimum of 10 years of maritime experience, with a strong background in Health, Environmental, Safety, and Security disciplines. Skills & Competencies:
Deep knowledge of maritime regulations and requirements, particularly for passenger ships. Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, capable of addressing audiences of all sizes. Strong analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills. High level of professionalism, independence, and confidentiality. Effective leadership and management style, with the ability to motivate and support a diverse team. Proactive, inquisitive, and assertive demeanor with sound judgment. Travel & Work Conditions:
Minimal travel is required (less than 25%), with occasional shipboard visits likely. Work primarily in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety or health hazards. You must have the right to live and work in the US to be considered for this role.