Opportunity
As a Senior Manager or Director – Financial Risk – Banking (Credit Risk and Climate Risk), you will work with clients in the Financial Services sector to lead the management and measurement of financial risks including credit risk and climate risk. Engagements focus on strategic risk initiatives, large-scale transformation, regulatory change, and the development, validation, and use of models.
You will work closely with other financial services risk practitioners, technology consulting, and financial accounting teams to support clients' highly specific and complex requirements. You will lead a portfolio of projects, combining deep technical expertise with strong commercial judgment to shape client solutions, oversee delivery quality and build trusted senior stakeholder relationships. You will also help grow the practice through business development, thought leadership, and the coaching and development of high‐performing teams.
This is a hybrid role based in Warrang – Sydney or Naarm – Melbourne.
Key Responsibilities
You'll provide financial risk consulting services to clients mainly within the banking sector. Your responsibilities include leading complex engagements, overseeing delivery quality and commercial outcomes, building senior client relationships, and delivering strategic advice that helps clients manage risk, optimise performance, and drive transformation.
* Lead complex financial risk engagements across a diverse range of clients, delivering high‐quality outcomes
* Shape and oversee the development of financial risk models, methodologies, and broader risk management solutions tailored to client needs
* Support our clients to uplift model risk management and AI model risk management
* Work with our global teams to bring leading practice insights into our local clients
* Provide strategic advice on risk management, regulatory change, and transformation priorities, including engagement with senior client stakeholders
* Drive business development by identifying opportunities, contributing to proposals, and expanding existing client relationships
* Coach and develop team members, foster an inclusive high‐performing culture, and support the growth of the broader practice
Skills and Attributes for Success
* Qualifications and Experience: A Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field such as Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Finance, Engineering or a related field. A professional qualification (e.g., CFA or FIAA) is desirable, with typically 8+ years of relevant professional experience in consulting, banking or financial risk management. Experience with coding, programming, data analytics, and AI/GenAI is highly valued.
* Skills and Abilities: Proven analytical and problem‐solving skills; strong quantitative abilities; proficiency with programming languages such as R and/or Python. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate complex information into practical insights for senior non‐specialists and executive audiences.
* Industry Knowledge: In‐depth understanding of the banking sector. Experience in areas such as credit risk, capital and stress testing, climate risk (climate scenario analysis and disclosure requirements), risk management frameworks (including credit risk, model risk and AI risk), controls, prudential standards, and regulatory change is advantageous.
* Leadership and Commercial Acumen: Demonstrated ability to lead complex projects and teams, manage engagement economics, build trusted client relationships, and identify and pursue new business opportunities. Brings initiative, sound judgment, and a practical approach to solving client problems.
* Adaptability and Thought Leadership: Comfortable operating in complex, fast‐changing environments and committed to staying up to date with market trends, legislation, and regulatory developments. Contributes to thought leadership, innovation, and the ongoing evolution of the practice.
What We Offer You
* Career Development: At EY, your career is yours to shape! We'll develop you with future‐focused skills and equip you with world‐class experiences (see ey.com/au/careerdevelopment).
* Flexible Work Arrangements: Our flexible work policies empower you to balance your professional and personal life, fostering a culture of trust and autonomy.
* A Comprehensive Benefits Package: From a yearly wellness incentive, to access to additional 8 weeks of flex leave per year, and family‐friendly policies, including up to 26 weeks of gender‐neutral paid parental leave, we cater to your diverse needs to help you thrive both personally and professionally (see www.ey.com/au/benefits).
* Salary: We offer a competitive salary which is open to negotiation pending on skills and experience.
Acknowledgement of Country
EY acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which EY offices are located around Australia. We pay our respects to their cultures, and to their Elders — past, present, and emerging. Find out more about our vision for reconciliation at ey.com/en_au/careers/indigenous.
Inclusiveness is core to who we are and how we work together, driving value for our people and for our business. We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, cultures, sexual orientations, and gender identities and are committed to providing an equitable and barrier‐free recruitment experience for all. We encourage you to share any support and adjustments you need to be your best and participate equitably in our recruitment process. We understand sharing your needs with us can be daunting, so if you have questions before or during your application, we welcome you to get in touch at contactrecruitment@au.ey.com or +61 3 8650 7788 (option 2). Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential.
Our preferred applicant will be required to undertake employment screening by EY or our external third‐party provider.
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