Director, Risk Advisory — Governance & Resilience

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

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.