Manager, Risk Consulting

Kpmg In Bermuda; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm is seeking a Manager for their Advisory services in Bermuda. The role involves managing client relationships, leading business development initiatives, and collaborating with teams to deliver risk consulting services. Candidates should have at least 5 years of internal audit experience, preferably within the financial services sector. The firm offers a competitive salary, relocation support, and a strong emphasis on work-life balance.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration package

Full relocation package

Medical and pension schemes

Work-life balance focus

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in internal audit or related experience in financial services.
• Knowledge of the (re)insurance industry and regulatory environment required.
• Understanding of SOC reporting beneficial.
• Proven ability in business development and client relationship building.

Responsibilities

• Manage client relationships and engagement delivery within financial services.
• Lead business development activities and maintain client relationships.
• Collaborate with colleagues to deliver internal audit and risk consulting services.

Skills

Leadership skills

Project management

Client relationship management

Technical knowledge of internal audit methodology

Strong communication skills

Ability to coach team members

Education

Bachelor’s degree or above

Professional qualification (e.g. CPA, CA, CIA)

Job description

About us

Senior Manager, Recruitment at KPMG in the Cayman Islands. Please note: this is an on‑site role based in Bermuda and relocation is required. KPMG in Bermuda is part of KPMG Islands Group, a regional network of over 3,000 professionals across 11 island jurisdictions. We provide Audit, Tax, and Advisory services to a broad range of clients, particularly in insurance, asset management, and international business. The successful candidate will be expected to reside and work in Bermuda, a prominent global financial centre offering an exceptional quality of life. Full relocation support and work permit sponsorship will be provided. KPMG in Bermuda serves an international client base. The Advisory team can help businesses address the most complex challenges by drawing on resources and skills across its global network.

Role Overview

We are looking for a Manager to support us in maintaining our reputation as a leader in Advisory services both in Bermuda and globally. KPMG Advisory looks for a Manager to help grow our Risk Consulting practice. The individual requires exceptional leadership skills and experience in working effectively in consultancy services in a public practice environment across a diverse range of clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing and leading client relationships and engagement delivery across financial services, specifically the reinsurance sector, in Bermuda and across the KPMG Islands Group.
• Leading business development activities, including writing thought leadership articles and proposals, public speaking and maintaining ongoing client relationships / building new relationships with a range of clients in the (re)insurance and wider financial service sectors.
• Leading teams to deliver engagements in Bermuda and collaborating with KPMG Islands Group colleagues to optimise resource usage and contribute subject matter expertise on governance, risk, compliance and internal audit.
• Managing large‑scale public practice projects and delivering internal audit, SOX/ICFR and risk consulting services.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in internal audit (or closely related experience) providing services to a range of clients, in the insurance or wider financial services industry.
• Bachelor’s degree or above; a professional qualification (e.g. CPA, CA, CIA) would be beneficial.
• Knowledge of the (re)insurance industry and related regulatory environment.
• Experience with Sarbanes‑Oxley or financial reporting processes and controls within a larger private or public insurance/reinsurance company.
• Understanding of SOC reporting (ISAE/SSAE 16) is beneficial but not essential.
• Excellent technical knowledge of internal audit methodology and prudential regulatory compliance relating to governance and enterprise risk management.
• Experience leading multi‑disciplinary teams in internal audit, SOX/ICFR and risk consulting engagements.
• Strong project management and organisational skills; ability to lead and work with Board and executive teams on complex client engagements.
• Proven ability to lead business development activity, write thought‑leadership articles and proposals, and build/maintain client relationships.
• Exceptional people skills and ability to coach and develop team members; strong presentation and communication skills.
• Willingness to work overtime at short notice in a demanding environment with tight deadlines.

What We Offer

• A competitive remuneration package commensurate with qualifications and experience.
• Full relocation package and work permit sponsorship.
• Work‑life balance with emphasis on health and wellbeing.
• Medical and pension schemes.
• Recognised corporate social responsibility program.