Associate Director, Governance Risk and Compliance

Our Governance Risk and Compliance team support our clients to provide tangible outcomes on significant transformation projects. Our team bring expertise across governance, risk, and controls advisory, internal audit, contract management, vendor performance, and more, and supports the implementation of strategic outcomes.

Your Opportunity

Forming part of the GRC team, your role as an Associate Director will include:

• Contributing to the development of KPMG people
• Manage multiple projects while providing advanced technical knowledge to clients
• Perform high level stakeholder engagement and lead practice management for your team
• Leading the development of client deliverables whilst overseeing the day-to-day delivery of client engagements in the areas of risk management and internal audit
• Developing Risk Based Assurance and Monitoring Frameworks
• Providing leadership to build the capacity of our delivery teams and integrating capabilities from across the firm, to ensure client engagements are delivered to the highest quality by implementing the right program and project management disciplines
• Bringing together knowledge from teams across our firm, by collaborating with other skilled consultants in our Governance Risk Compliance team and grow our ability to lead and support projects that KPMG delivers
•  Grow and develop alongside a team of experienced management consultants
• Immerse yourself in our inclusive, diverse and supportive culture
• Be a part of something that is supporting the implementation of strategic outcomes

How are you extraordinary?

• You are a people-person with a love of sharing insight and tailoring your communication appropriately for subject matter experts and clients who want to learn more.
• You are tuned in to business development opportunities, with confidence creating effective sales material including proposals, case studies, and other sector-specific material.
• You are a kind and compassionate leader with a passion for continually growing your leadership skills to get the best out of a diverse and multidisciplinary team.

Your Experience

At KPMG, we believe diversity of thought, background and experience strengthens relationships and delivers meaningful benefits to our people, our clients, and communities. To be considered for this opportunity, your qualifications, skills & experience could include:

• Prior experience working in internal audit, risk management and/or assurance
• A desire to collaborate in teams on short- and long-term projects, and proven track record in contributing to and delivering projects successfully
• Experience in working across a portfolio of clients with strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Recent experience in an audit or risk associated role, with a strong understanding of governance, risk and controls and an ability to think strategically
• A tertiary qualification, post-grad qualifications such as CIA/CPA/CA will be viewed favourably, but we are also happy to consider people from other backgrounds such as engineering, project management, change management, data analytics and information technology

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.