Expression of Interest - Risk & Compliance Consulting (All Levels)
Expression of Interest - Risk & Compliance Consulting, Consultant to Managing Director Levels
Locations: Sydney & Melbourne
Who We Are
FTI Consulting is the world's leading expert-driven consulting firm. Over the last 40 years, FTI Consulting experts have served as trusted advisors to Fortune 500 companies and the world's leading law and private equity firms during their greatest opportunities and challenges. Our strong performance and continued success reflect the ambition, energy, and commitment of our talented professionals globally to make a positive impact for clients and communities. At FTI Consulting, you'll work alongside leaders who have shaped history, helping solve headline-making challenges. From day one, you'll be an integral part of a focused team where you can make a real impact. We foster an open, collaborative culture that embraces diversity, recognition, professional development, and most importantly, you.
Risk & Compliance Consulting
Strong risk management and compliance governance prevent violations that threaten operations, reputation, and business relationships. FTI Consulting helps clients navigate these challenges by delivering enterprise-wide governance, risk, and compliance solutions that enhance risk culture and control environments. Our clients include leading organizations across financial services, government, technology, and regulated industries, as well as regulators and law firms. We assist organizations in enhancing governance, people, process, and technology to mitigate risks such as fraud, scams, bribery and corruption, financial crime, regulatory breaches, modern slavery, contract and third-party non-compliance, and cybersecurity threats. We deliver high-impact solutions to strengthen resilience, mitigate risk, and ensure compliance in a complex landscape. At our firm, you'll collaborate with industry leaders on high-profile challenges across key industries. From day one, you'll have the opportunity to lead and make a tangible impact within a results-driven team.
Position Summary
As we continue to expand, we are seeking expressions of interest from professionals at all levels—from Consultant to Managing Director—to join our Risk & Compliance Consulting team in Sydney and Melbourne. We offer end-to-end, industry-specific, and expertise-led advisory services supporting risk management and compliance governance programs, driving compliance and ethical conduct, and maintaining stakeholder confidence. With extensive experience working with boards, consumer remediation teams, security and fraud specialists, compliance and risk teams, internal audit, in-house counsel, and law firms, we deliver tailored risk and compliance services across Australia. We also leverage FTI Consulting's global expertise to support multijurisdictional operations.
Key Areas of Focus
We are looking for individuals with expertise in one or more of the following areas:
* Regulatory compliance & risk management – Aligning with APRA, ASIC, ATO, ASX, RBA, ICAC, AUSTRAC, ACCC, OAIC, Fair Work Ombudsman, and state-based anti-corruption commissions.
* Financial crime, fraud, & scams investigations – Managing AML/CTF risks, sanctions, bribery and corruption, modern slavery, fraud detection, and scam prevention.
* Regulatory transformation – Helping clients meet evolving regulatory expectations and enforcement actions.
* Operational resilience & business continuity – Developing frameworks to help organizations anticipate, prepare for, and respond to disruptions, including cyber incidents, supply chain risks, and financial shocks.
* Cybersecurity & digital risk – Addressing cyber threats, AI governance, data protection, technology risk, and compliance with standards like CPS 234, ISO 27001, GDPR, ISM, and more.
* Third-party risk management – Managing risks related to sanctions, corruption, modern slavery, cybersecurity, operational resilience, and business intelligence on partners, counterparties, and prospective employees.
* Privacy advisory & data protection – Advising on privacy frameworks and regulatory compliance, including privacy impact assessments, consent management, cross-border data transfer, and alignment with global standards like GDPR and the Australian Privacy Act.
Key Responsibilities
Your responsibilities will vary depending on your level of experience but may include:
* Providing risk and compliance advisory to clients.
* Developing and implementing operational resilience strategies, including CPS 230 compliance and crisis preparedness.
* Conducting independent investigations and risk assessments (site visits, interviews, analytics, compliance gap assessments).
* Managing technology and digital transformation risks (cloud security, AI/ML risk governance, data privacy).
* Leading high-impact projects with senior stakeholders across financial services, gaming, mining, government, telecommunications, construction, retail, and technology sectors.
* Building and maintaining strong client relationships.
* Mentoring and developing teams in an inclusive, high-performing environment.
Qualifications & Experience
Consultant
* 1-3 years of experience in risk, compliance, or related fields.
* Strong analytical and research skills.
* Ability to interpret regulatory requirements and support risk assessments.
* Strong communication and problem-solving abilities.
Senior Consultant
* 3-5 years of experience in risk management, compliance, or financial crime.
* Experience mentoring junior staff and supporting team development.
* Ability to contribute to risk strategy and framework enhancements.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Director
* 5-8 years of experience in risk, compliance, or consulting.
* Proven ability to manage client relationships and project teams.
* Strong technical expertise in risk frameworks and regulatory requirements.
* Ability to develop and lead client presentations and reports.
Senior Director
* Experience leading business development initiatives and managing key client relationships.
* Strong business development and client management skills.
Managing Director
* 12+ years of experience with extensive leadership in risk and compliance.
* Strong commercial acumen with proven experience in growing and leading a practice.
* Deep industry expertise and thought leadership in risk and compliance.
* Track record of revenue growth, client acquisition, and practice development.
Apart from a well-structured career path and excellent team environment, our employees enjoy various perks and benefits, including:
* 18 weeks of paid, gender-neutral parental leave for birth, adoptive, surrogate, and same-sex parents, with full superannuation contributions throughout paid and unpaid leave.
* Professional membership contributions and generous paid study leave (up to 12 days per year).
* Opportunities to make an impact through company-sponsored pro bono work.
* Special leave – 2 additional days per year for cultural or religious holidays not recognized as public holidays in Australia.
* FTI Work Perks – a corporate discount program with exclusive offers, savings, and wellbeing resources.
* Annual paid volunteer hours to support causes meaningful to you.
* Corporate matching for charitable donations.
* We welcome applications from candidates with disabilities and are committed to providing reasonable workplace adjustments to support all team members.
Compensation Disclosure
Actual compensation is determined based on factors including market considerations, business needs, and an individual's location, skills, experience, and qualifications.
FTI Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other legally protected factor.
Additional Information
* Job Family/Level: Op Level 3 - Director
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