Manager -Risk Consulting

Our Risk Consulting team deliver internal audit services across a wide range of topics including cyber, privacy, WHS and AI Governance. You will also get the oppourtinity to work in the broader risk advisory team to design and transform risk functions, create, and build enterprise risk management frameworks, advise on Governance, risk and controls solutions and support businesses in identifying and managing operational risks. Risk Consulting is a growing business that focuses on helping our clients gain assurance over key risks in their businesses including conduct and regulatory change. 

Due to our fast paced and continued growth, we are currently looking to expand our Internal Audit team in Sydney. This is a key role in our growing and expanding team, and you will have the ability to drive growth in market segments or clients that interest you. Working in the mid market gives you the opportunity to interact with Executive Management and owners and partner with them on their growth journeys. You will also have the opportunity to work with a number of rapidly growing entities to help them achieve their strategy and vision.

As a key member of our Risk Consulting team, you will work with teams that support Boards and Executive Management to help them navigate their business risks and assist in them in achieving their strategic and operational priorities. You will work with clients at all levels across every facet of their business from managing day to day operational risks to assisting Boards and Executive Management developing their strategic internal audit plans. Our local client base includes clients in corporates, tech, education, aged care and Local Government. As a talented Manager you will:

• Manage the overall scoping, execution and delivery on a variety of internal audits as well as ad hoc risk advisory projects
• Manage of a portfolio of clients across our internal audit business
• Be a part of a leading team that advises high profile clients with operational and strategic initiatives focusing on risk management, governance, process review and controls and technology risks
• Maintain strong relationships with the client during and post engagements
• Leading teams on client delivery and engagements
• Be involved and lead go to market initiatives and business development, the ability to target clients and markets that interest you
• Work closely with Directors and Partners to support client engagements, our team and go to market strategy.

How are you extraordinary?

• You are passionate about the importance of fantastic communication to share ideas, inspire, and create change. You are able to digest, distil, and communicate complex concepts in both written and verbal forms.
• You are tuned in to business development opportunities, creating effective sales material including proposals, case studies, and other sector-specific material.
• You are a kind and compassionate leader with a passion for continually growing your leadership skills to get the best out of a diverse and multidisciplinary team.

Your Experience

At KPMG, we believe diversity of thought, background and experience strengthens relationships and delivers meaningful benefits to our people, our clients, and communities. To be considered for this opportunity, your qualifications, skills & experience could include:

• Manager experience and interest in and/or understanding of Internal Audit and Risk Consulting
• Experience in managing a portfolio of clients with strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Recent experience in an audit or risk associated role, with a strong understanding of governance, risk and controls and an ability to think strategically
• Highly organised with the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and projects
• A tertiary qualification, post-grad qualifications such as CIA/CPA/CA will be viewed favourably, but we are also happy to consider people from other backgrounds such as engineering, change management and information technology
• An ability to lead and mentor staff and inspire growth
• Strong ability to analyse information quickly using innovative solutions to solve complex problems
• Highly developed report writing, communication and presentation skills

We are looking for applicants that have Tertiary qualifications. 

KPMG is a professional services firm with global outreach and deep sector experience. We work with clients across an array of industries to solve complex challenges, steer change and enable growth. 

Our people are what make KPMG the thriving workplace that it is and what sets us apart is that we know great minds think differently. Collaborate with a team of passionate, highly skilled professionals who’ve got your back. You’ll build relationships with unique and diverse colleagues who will provide you with the support you need to be your best and produce meaningful and impactful work in an inclusive, equitable culture.

At KPMG, you’ll take control over how you work. We’re embracing a new way of working in many ways, from offering flexible hours and locations to generous paid parental leave and career breaks. Our people enjoy a variety of exciting perks, including retail discounts, health and wellbeing initiatives, learning and growth opportunities, salary packaging options and more.

Diverse candidates have diverse needs. During your recruitment journey, information will be provided about adjustment requests. If you require additional support before submitting your application, please contact the Talent Attraction Support Team.

At KPMG every career is different, and we look forward to seeing how you grow with us.