Senior Consultant - Risk Consulting

About the Company

KPMG Australia’s Mid-Market and Private team specializes in assisting emerging and mid-market private and not-for-profit organisations. The Risk Consulting division focuses on delivering robust governance, risk, assurance, and compliance solutions. By leveraging extensive expertise and innovative technologies, the team supports clients in managing their risk and compliance requirements effectively. Services include outsourced or co-sourced internal audit functions, risk function design and transformation, enterprise risk management framework development, and governance, risk, and control advisory.

The Melbourne office services a broad client base throughout Victoria spanning audits, assurance, risk advisory, business advisory, and taxation compliance, with a strong commitment to community engagement.

Job Overview

This opportunity is for a Senior Consultant role based in Melbourne, offering a dynamic position interacting with Boards and Executive Management. The client portfolio includes diverse sectors such as start-ups, ASX-listed companies, Local Government, Corporate, Not-for-profit, and Aged Care.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams to manage the scope, execution, and delivery of internal audit, risk consulting, and advisory projects.
• Support a portfolio of clients within risk consulting and internal audit functions.
• Advise high-profile clients on operational and strategic matters centered on risk management, governance, process reviews, and control frameworks.
• Lead various risk consulting engagements spanning financial controls, procurement, safety, technology risk, governance, and operations.
• Oversee client delivery teams and maintain strong post-engagement relationships.
• Provide technical guidance, coaching, and training to team members throughout projects.
• Drive go-to-market strategies and business development targeting relevant clients and sectors.

Candidate Profile

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to convey risk and audit insights tailored for both experts and clients seeking knowledge.
• Proven capability in quickly building and sustaining relationships across varied stakeholders internally and externally.
• Alignment with core values of integrity, excellence, and collaboration across the organization.

Experience and Qualifications

• Prior experience as a Senior Consultant in Internal Audit or Risk Consulting is preferred.
• Demonstrated capability working with diverse client portfolios, including communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Recent experience in audit or risk-related roles with a comprehensive understanding of governance, risk management, and control processes accompanied by strategic thinking ability.

Additional Information

KPMG is a global professional services firm with extensive sector knowledge, committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable culture where diverse perspectives drive stronger outcomes for clients and communities. Employees benefit from flexible working arrangements, paid parental leave, career breaks, retail discounts, wellness programs, learning opportunities, salary packaging, and more.

The recruitment process includes provisions for adjustment requests to accommodate diverse candidate needs. Interested candidates seeking support during application are encouraged to contact the Talent Attraction Support Team. KPMG values individual career journeys and supports personal and professional growth within the organization.