Director Risk Advisory

We are looking for a Director to join our Risk Advisory team in this role you will lead complex high-stakes engagements and act as a trusted adviser to boards executives and regulators on the risks that matter most at the intersection of governance technology and delivery.

You will work closely with clients Partners and leaders across Advisory Financial Crime and Technology & Data to deliver integrated solutions and grow the practice. This is a strong opportunity for a commercially minded risk leader who wants to build a practice shape its market position and have real influence on its future direction.

You will bring deep expertise in one or more of our core pillars:

• Risk & Regulatory Advisory: enterprise risk governance and accountability risk culture compliance and regulatory remediation.
• Technology Risk & Resilience: operational resilience CPS 230 uplift technology governance third-party risk and disaster recovery.
• Project Risk & Assurance: major programme risk reviews transformation assurance programme governance and independent assurance.

In this role you will:

• Lead a portfolio of complex engagements translating regulatory technology and delivery risks into clear commercial advice for boards and executives.

• Drive business growth by leveraging executive-level relationships and leading strategic proposals and negotiations.

• Shape the practices services in response to emerging regulatory technology and market trends including operational resilience and AI governance.

• Build market profile for yourself and the firm through thought leadership publications and speaking engagements.

• Partner with leaders across the firm to deliver integrated cross-service client solutions.

• Own commercial performance quality and risk across your engagements setting the benchmark for defensible evidence-based advice.

• Lead inspire and develop a high-performing team as the practice grows.

Qualifications :

We are looking for a senior risk leader who combines technical credibility with commercial drive and executive presence. 

You will bring: 

• 810 years experience in consulting risk management compliance technology risk operational resilience programme assurance or transformation. 

• Recognised technical expertise in at least one Risk Advisory pillar with working knowledge of the others. 

• A strong track record of leading complex client-facing engagements and managing board and executive-level stakeholder relationships. 

• Proven business development success and experience managing the financial performance of a portfolio. 

• Exceptional written and verbal communication with the ability to influence and negotiate at the most senior levels. 

• Inclusive empathy-driven leadership and sound judgement in complex sensitive situations. 

• A relevant tertiary qualification in Business Commerce Law Information Technology Engineering or a related field. 

Preferred but not essential: 

• Postgraduate qualifications. 

• Professional certifications such as CA/CPA CIA CISA CRISC GAICD or programme management credentials. 

• Experience across financial services government or other regulated industries.

Additional Information :

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Why Join Us

• Professional Development: Expert mentorship tailored training via KordaMentha Business School study support and our Accelerate program for Analysts to Associate Directors build your brand expand your network and gain strategic insights from senior leaders
• Flexibility: We champion work/life integration with options that fit your lifestyle.
• Career Growth: Merit-based promotions secondments and opportunities to work alongside senior leaders on impactful projects.
• Leave That Works for You: Buy extra leave and access volunteer generous parental leave and career break options.
• Culture & Connection:Social events cultural celebrations be part of our diversity and inclusion program KMConnect.
• Family Support: Flexible parental leave and return-to-work support and resources for every stage of family life.
• Health & Wellbeing: Inclusive wellness initiatives and confidential and industry leading EAP for you and your family.

This isnt just a job its a place where your ambitions are nurtured your wellbeing is valued and your contributions celebrated. Ready to shape your future with us

How to Apply:

Please submit your resume via our online portal.

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Recruitment and Search Firms:

While your interest is appreciated KordaMentha does not take responsibility or accept charges for unsolicited approaches.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time