
Colm Laird
He specialises in internal audit, corporate governance, enterprise risk management, SOX, control assurance (including ISAE 3402, SOC 1/SOC 2), regulatory support, and technology risk.
With nearly 20 years’ experience across Ireland, the UK, and the US, Colm has worked extensively with regulated financial services and technology firms, as well as public sector bodies undergoing significant transformation.
His expertise spans both business and ICT auditing, enabling integrated risk assurance solutions that address the cultural, operational, and compliance challenges inherent in large-scale change programmes.
Colm is particularly focused on helping organisations navigate the transition of risk from transformation projects into business-as-usual environments, embedding effective controls through RCSA frameworks and aligning with broader GRC strategies.
Prior to joining RSM Ireland, Colm held senior roles in Big 4 firms and led internal audit functions within UK banking and insurance sectors.