Manager - Third‑Party Risk Management (Non‑Financial Risk)

KPMG is one of the most trusted and respected global professional services firms. Through depth of expertise, clarity of insight and strength of purpose we help our clients solve complex challenges, steer change, strengthen, transition and grow. We are looking for talented people who share our purpose of inspiring confidence and empowering change for our clients, our people and our communities.

Our Non-Financial Risk practice is the advisory division of choice for many of Australia’s leading organisations across financial services, corporate and government sectors. Our specialist Third-Party Risk Management team designs and transforms risk functions, creates and builds Third-Party risk management frameworks, and supports clients in the execution of their Third-Party risk management programs.

Your Opportunity

As part of our growth we are looking for an experienced Manager, focused on supporting our cross-industry Third-Party Risk Management practice. You will support and deliver to our strategy by:

• Providing technical knowledge, direction and training to consultants within the Non-Financial Risk team

• Using experience of current and impending third-party risk management frameworks, facilitating third-party risk and controls assessments, designing and testing controls, risk frameworks, supporting the design of risk management tools, and management reporting

• Working with clients to increase their third-party risk capabilities (people, process, technology) including conducting workshops to understand the client's business and its key risks in which you will then assist in the development of the clients third-party risk management program and models to support execution

• Providing risk advice relating to supplier sourcing, contracts, controls and performance

• Assisting with the implementation of regulatory change initiatives for Financial Services and non-financial services industries

• Assisting with the development of new go-to-market offerings, initiatives and digital solutions

• Supporting organisations with developing AI solutions to support their Third-Party Risk Management program and an understanding of the risks that AI poses to their organisation

• An understanding of third-party risk from both the client and third-party perspective

• Development of thought leadership as it relates to third-party risk for both the customer and third-party

• Work on site at large cross-industry organisations to apply technical knowledge and bring expertise to the organisation's internal team leveraging the KPMG methodologies.

You bring to the role:

• Relevant qualifications with a strong consulting, risk management or regulatory background. With approximately 4+ years of relevant business experience gained in Professional Services, Financial Services Industry or Third-Party Risk Management function

• Project management experience including the ability to lead teams through engagements

• High level engagement management and people management skills

• A commercial and analytical mindset with complex problem-solving skills

• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to influence and present your ideas with impact to clients and other key stakeholders

• A strong understanding of all third-party risk domains

• Experience in APRA CPS 230, SOCI Act (2018), SOC 2, ASAE/ISAE 3000/3100/3402 and ASAE 3150 preferred

• Experience across all enterprise risk management dimensions preferred.

Additional Information

KPMG is a professional services firm with global outreach and deep sector experience. We work with clients across an array of industries to solve complex challenges, steer change and enable growth. 

Our people are what make KPMG the thriving workplace that it is and what sets us apart is that we know great minds think differently. Collaborate with a team of passionate, highly skilled professionals who’ve got your back. You’ll build relationships with unique and diverse colleagues who will provide you with the support you need to be your best and produce meaningful and impactful work in an inclusive, equitable culture.

At KPMG, you’ll take control over how you work. We’re embracing a new way of working in many ways, from offering flexible hours and locations to generous paid parental leave and career breaks. Our people enjoy a variety of exciting perks, including retail discounts, health and wellbeing initiatives, learning and growth opportunities, salary packaging options and more.

Diverse candidates have diverse needs. During your recruitment journey, information will be provided about adjustment requests. If you require additional support before submitting your application, please contact the Talent Attraction Support Team.

At KPMG every career is different, and we look forward to seeing how you grow with us.