Director - Risk Advisory

KordaMentha Pty; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Flexibility

Career growth

Extra leave

Diversity & inclusion

Job summary

KordaMentha Pty is seeking a Director to lead our Risk Advisory practice in Sydney. You will guide high-stakes engagements, advising boards and regulators on governance, technology, and delivery risks. Build market presence and shape the practice’s strategic direction with senior leaders.

You will work across Advisory, Financial Crime and Technology & Data, driving growth, client impact and cross-service solutions while leading a high-performing team.

Qualifications

• 8–10+ years’ experience in consulting, risk management, compliance, technology risk, operational resilience, programme assurance or transformation.
• Strong track record leading complex, client-facing engagements and managing board and executive relationships.
• Recognised technical expertise in at least one Risk Advisory pillar.
• Certifications such as CA/CPA, CIA, CISA, CRISC or GAICD preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead a portfolio of complex engagements across Risk Advisory pillars for boards/executives.
• Translate governance, technology and delivery risks into commercial advice.
• Drive business growth through executive relationships and strategic proposals.
• Shape the practice’s services in response to trends, including AI governance.

Skills

Risk leadership

Board liaison/executive

Regulatory knowledge

Cyber/Technology risk

Education

Tertiary qualification

Job description

For more than 20 years, KordaMentha has supported businesses through some of their most complex matters and opportunities. Founder owned and led; we are an advisory firm that helps corporations, financiers, lawyers, private investors and government clients to grow, protect and recover value.

That’s what we do, but it’s how we do this that makes us who we are.

Proudly independent, strategically local, and with a bias for action to get things done, we focus on doing what is right by our clients, our people, and the wider community. Our track record shows that we help navigate the best path forward in challenging times, and do so across cities, regions and territories.

In the most stressful or demanding environments, we continue to drive change where it really counts.

Job Description

We are looking for a Director to join our Risk Advisory team in Sydney. 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 practice’s 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:

8–10+ 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:

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

Join KordaMentha— Build your future, shape ours

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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 supportand resources for every stage of family life.
• Health & Wellbeing:Inclusive wellness initiatives and confidential and industry leading EAP for you and your family.

This isn't just a job — it’s a place where your ambitions are nurtured, your wellbeing is valued, and your contributions celebrated.Ready to shape your future with us?

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