Senior Manager – Risk Advisory & Assurance

iSOFT; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

iSOFT is seeking a Senior Manager to lead Risk Advisory and Assurance engagements across Australia. The role involves directing client engagements, shaping risk frameworks, and driving growth with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in operational risk, regulatory compliance, and internal controls within Banking and Financial Services, with a proven track record of managing complex programs across geographies.

Qualifications

• Experience leading risk advisory and assurance engagements across sectors.
• Strong knowledge of APRA regulations and GRC frameworks.
• Ability to manage senior client relationships and multi-engagement delivery.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver risk advisory and assurance engagements for clients, managing scope, timeline and outcomes.
• Develop practical risk management solutions aligned with APRA requirements and client needs.
• Identify opportunities for account growth and contribute to proposals and client presentations.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationship mgmt

Business development

Delivery excellence

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Tools

GRC tools

Job description

Senior Manager – Risk Advisory & Assurance

Location: Australia

Domain: Risk Advisory, Assurance & Banking and Financial Services

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Senior Manager – Risk Advisory & Assurance to lead client engagements, manage strategic business relationships, and drive business growth across Australia.

The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership and technical expertise in Risk Advisory and Assurance, with a sound understanding of operational risk management, regulatory compliance, internal controls, and Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) frameworks.

This role will involve working directly with senior client stakeholders, leading complex consulting engagements, developing practical risk management solutions aligned with Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) requirements, and identifying opportunities to expand existing accounts and acquire new business.

Key Responsibilities

1. Client Engagement & Delivery

• Lead and support the delivery of risk advisory and assurance solutions across client engagements and global delivery locations.
• Independently manage client relationships, engage with senior stakeholders, and understand business objectives, expectations, and project requirements.
• Manage multiple engagements end to end, including planning, resource allocation, execution, timelines, deliverables, and overall project outcomes.
• Lead assessments of risk management frameworks, internal controls, operating effectiveness, and regulatory compliance.
• Review project deliverables to ensure quality, accuracy, and alignment with client requirements.
• Develop practical, implementable recommendations to address control gaps, design deficiencies, compliance issues, and operational risks.
• Engage with client department heads and functional leaders to discuss findings, identify root causes, assess business impact, and agree on remediation plans.

2. Risk Advisory & Regulatory Compliance

• Internal Control Framework Design and Review
• Risk Framework Development and Implementation
• Risk and Control Assessments
• Regulatory Compliance and Control Assurance
• Support clients in aligning risk management frameworks and internal controls with applicable APRA regulations and other relevant regulatory requirements.
• Apply knowledge of operational risk, compliance risk, risk appetite, governance, and control assurance practices.
• Provide risk consulting expertise for complex business initiatives spanning multiple business lines and geographies.
• Contribute to solution development, proposal preparation, risk assessments, and implementation planning.

3. Business Development & Account Growth

• Identify new business opportunities through existing client relationships and new market connections.
• Support business development initiatives across the Risk Advisory and Assurance domain.
• Drive account mining, business expansion, and cross-selling opportunities within existing client accounts.
• Contribute to proposals, client presentations, solution design, and consulting engagements.
• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders to enhance market visibility and establish the organisation as a trusted risk advisory partner.
• Represent the Risk Advisory practice in client meetings and industry interactions across Australia.
• Lead and mentor risk professionals across multiple engagements, from Analysts to Managers.
• Allocate resources based on project requirements, competencies, and delivery priorities.
• Provide regular performance feedback, conduct appraisals, and support career development and succession planning.
• Establish performance objectives and annual goals for team members.
• Coach team members to strengthen their technical, consulting, and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Collaborate with HR and business leaders on recruitment, talent assessment, and onboarding.
• Foster a collaborative, accountable, and high-performance team culture.

Required Knowledge & Expertise

• Strong understanding of risk management principles, practices, methodologies, and frameworks, including operational risk, compliance risk, and project risk.
• Working knowledge of risk appetite, governance frameworks, internal controls, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience with Operational Risk Management, Compliance Frameworks, GRC tools, and Control Assurance policies and procedures.
• Understanding of the Banking and Financial Services industry.
• Experience in risk consulting, including client issue assessment, proposal development, solution planning, and delivery.
• Knowledge of APRA regulatory requirements and their application to risk management and internal control frameworks.
• Ability to develop cross-functional knowledge of risk management policies, procedures, and regulatory expectations.
• Experience managing complex organizations, multiple stakeholders, and engagements spanning business lines and geographies.

Minimum Qualifications

• Relevant professional experience in Risk Advisory and Assurance, with demonstrated expertise in operational risk, compliance, and internal control frameworks.
• Proven experience in risk consulting, client engagement management, solution development, and project delivery.
• Demonstrated ability to manage senior client relationships and lead multiple consulting engagements independently.
• Strong understanding of the Banking and Financial Services sector and the Australian regulatory environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

Core Competencies

• Leadership & People Development: Ability to lead, mentor, and develop high-performing teams.
• Client Relationship Management: Builds trust and maintains collaborative relationships with senior stakeholders.
• Business Development: Identifies opportunities, supports proposals, and drives account growth.
• Delivery Excellence: Manages competing priorities, meets deadlines, and maintains consistent quality standards.
• Problem-Solving: Analyses complex risk and control issues and develops practical, business-focused solutions.
• Accountability: Takes ownership of engagements, resources, timelines, and outcomes.
• Adaptability & Emotional Intelligence: Demonstrates professionalism, self-awareness, and flexibility across diverse client environments.
• Team Collaboration: Works effectively across functions and geographies to achieve shared business objectives.
• Attention to Detail: Maintains high standards of accuracy, quality, and professional integrity.