Associate Director - Operational Risk & Resilience (Non-Financial Risk)

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KPMG Australia is hiring an Associate Director for Operational Risk & Resilience based in Sydney, a strategic, high visibility role advising ASX listed companies, major financial institutions and government bodies on governance, resilience and sustainable performance. You’ll lead multidisciplinary teams across risk transformation, controls design, operational resilience and regulatory advisory with APRA and ASIC matters, while engaging C-suite executives and Boards. To stand out, emphasize a proven track record delivering complex engagements, senior stakeholder collaboration and leadership of risk programs that translate to business value. Highlight governance capabilities, enterprise risk and resilience expertise, plus a collaborative commercial mindset and strengths in people and business development. Flexible work and sponsorship available.

Job Description

Step into a leadership role where your expertise shapes the future of risk management in Australia. As an Associate Director in our Operational Risk & Resilience (OR&R) team, you’ll play a pivotal role advising ASX‑listed companies, major financial institutions, government agencies, and national brands on how to strengthen governance, uplift operational resilience, and drive sustainable performance.

This is a strategic and highly visible role. You’ll work directly with C‑suite executives and Boards, providing insights that influence critical decisions and help organisations navigate an increasingly complex risk landscape.

What You’ll Do

Based in Sydney, you’ll lead multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-impact engagements across:

• Risk transformation including uplift of enterprise-wide risk capabilities
• Operational risk and controls design, implementation and optimisation
• Operational resilience frameworks, scenario testing and readiness assessments
• Regulatory and compliance advisory, including APRA/ASIC matters

In this senior leadership role, you will:

Provide strategic leadership

• Shape engagement strategy, set direction for project teams and ensure delivery excellence.
• Advise senior executives on best practice governance, risk and resilience.

Drive complex problem solving

• Leverage KPMG’s global methodologies, insights and data to solve clients’ most critical challenges.
• Translate complex risk issues into actionable, business-aligned recommendations.

Build trusted relationships

• Engage directly with Boards, Chief Risk Officers, and functional executives.
• Lead workshops, executive briefings and present compelling, client-ready insights.

Grow and develop people

• Mentor and coach junior and mid-level team members.
• Foster a high-performing, inclusive team culture.

Lead business development

• Identify opportunities to expand client relationships.
• Contribute to proposals, thought leadership and go-to-market initiatives.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

At KPMG, we offer careers with purpose, not just jobs. You will be part of a collaborative and high-performing team, supported by:

• Flexible working arrangements tailored to your needs
• Professional development paths including CA/CPA sponsorship and continuous learning
• Wellbeing and community engagement initiatives
• A culture that values diversity, authenticity and innovation

Who You Are

You are an experienced, strategic risk professional with a passion for helping organisations thrive in a challenging environment.

You bring:

• Experience in operational risk, controls advisory, enterprise risk, internal audit, or regulatory environments (APRA/ASIC highly regarded)
• Proven experience leading complex engagements and managing senior stakeholders
• Strong understanding of governance, business processes, operational risk and controls frameworks
• Excellent communication and report‑writing skills
• Demonstrated capability in people leadership, coaching and team development
• A collaborative, commercial mindset and a natural ability to build trusted relationships

Additional Information

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.