Senior Consultant - Operational Risk and Resilience (Non-Financial Risk)

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KPMG Australia is seeking a Senior Consultant in Operational Risk and Resilience to help boards elevate governance, risk and compliance across industries from Sydney onsite. You’ll lead high impact engagements in risk transformation, controls and governance, operational resilience, third party risk management, regulatory risk, compliance, contract management and internal audits, partnering with senior stakeholders and mentoring junior team members. The role rewards strategic thinking and clear client ready reporting, with flexible working arrangements and CA/CPA sponsorship. To apply, tailor your resume to prove 3+ years in internal audit, governance or risk advisory or a regulator role, highlight project leadership, cross functional collaboration, and your ability to translate complex risks into actionable insights.

Job Description

Step into a career where your insights drive real change. As a Senior Consultant in our dynamic Operational Risk & Resilience (OR&R) team, you’ll be at the forefront of helping Australia’s most influential organisations elevate their governance, risk, and compliance practices. You’ll advise Boards and senior executives on how to build trust, manage risk, and unlock performance.

This is more than a technical role - it’s a chance to be a strategic partner, a trusted advisor, and a catalyst for transformation. We are looking for candidates in Sydney.

What You’ll Do
Based in Sydney, you’ll lead and deliver high-impact client engagements across risk transformation, risk and controls, operational resilience, third party risk management and regulatory risk management, compliance, contract management and performance reviews, and internal audits. You’ll work across industries, collaborate with passionate professionals, and engage directly with senior stakeholders.

Your day-to-day will include:

• Driving transformation: Assess and uplift governance, risk, and control frameworks, policies and processes.
• Solving complex problems: Use KPMG’s global tools and insights to tackle your clients’ most pressing challenges.
• Building trust: Deliver clear, compelling reports and facilitate conversations that shape strategic decisions.
• Leading with purpose: Mentor junior team members and foster a culture of excellence and inclusion.
• Creating opportunity: Build strong relationships and identify new ways to add value to clients.

Why You’ll Love It Here
At KPMG, we don’t just offer jobs, we offer careers with purpose. You’ll be part of a team that’s collaborative, inclusive, and driven by impact. We support your growth with:

• Flexible working arrangements tailored to your lifestyle
• CA/CPA sponsorship and continuous learning opportunities
• Wellbeing initiatives and community engagement programs
• A culture that celebrates diversity, innovation, and authenticity

Who You Are
You’re a curious, driven professional who thrives on challenge and connection. You love learning, solving problems, and making a difference.

You bring:

• 3+ years of experience in internal audit, governance, risk, controls advisory or working at a regulatory body like APRA/ASIC
• A sharp understanding of business processes, risks, and controls
• Strong writing and communication skills to deliver client-ready insights
• Project management skills to lead engagements and support junior team members
• A collaborative mindset and a passion for building relationships

Qualifications

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.