Junior Risk Advisory Consultant

Clayton Utz; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

AI platforms access

Health & wellbeing

Inclusive culture

Parental leave

Additional leave options

Job summary

Clayton Utz in Sydney is seeking a junior Risk Advisory Consultant to support advisory engagements across risk management, regulatory and compliance matters for tier-1 clients in the financial services sector.

You will help design and implement risk frameworks, provide regulatory guidance, and collaborate with legal, data and technology teams in a fast-paced, inclusive firm that values independent thinking and career growth.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years’ consulting experience in professional or financial services is preferred.
• Familiarity with Australian regulatory frameworks (APRA, ASIC, AUSTRAC) is beneficial.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills are essential.
• Clear written and verbal communication with stakeholders at varying levels.

Responsibilities

• Assist with advisory engagements across risk management, regulatory and compliance matters.
• Design and implement risk management frameworks and governance reviews.
• Provide regulatory enforcement and investigations support.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across legal, risk, data and technology.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Written communication

Verbal communication

Stakeholder engagement

Agile mindset

Education

Law/related degree

Tools

Harvey

Claude

Job description

Clayton Utz in Sydney is seeking a junior Risk Advisory Consultant to support advisory engagements across risk management, regulatory and compliance matters for tier-1 clients in the financial services sector.

You will help design and implement risk frameworks, provide regulatory guidance, and collaborate with legal, data and technology teams in a fast-paced, inclusive firm that values independent thinking and career growth.