As a member of the Promontory Australia team at IBM you will contribute to the firm's efforts in working with clients on challenging strategic, risk management, and regulatory compliance issues.
Our Services
* Risk Management – Providing advisory and assurance services regarding organisational transformation across risk management, governance, culture, accountability and compliance.
* Remediation Services – Assurance to regulators and firms over customer focused remediation programs.
* Regulatory Framework – Advising regulators and industry associations on building regulatory frameworks.
* Regulatory Liaison – Helping our clients navigate relationships with regulators.
* RegTech – Working with IBM teams and leveraging their technology assets in advising clients on AI based solutions and associated risk governance.
We have a diverse client base in Australia, which includes some of Australia’s largest financial institutions and clients drawn from the public sector.
Position Summary
As a Senior Principal, you will be responsible for managing risk, regulatory and compliance engagements on a day‑to‑day basis, analysing complex problems, developing recommendations to address client issues and being heavily involved in reports and other deliverables. A strong consulting background with experience in non‑financial risk management (including operational risk and resilience) and/or superannuation is preferable. You will also be expected to draw upon your insights and networks to identify business opportunities for IBM Promontory to pursue.
Your Role And Responsibilities
* Act as a trusted client point of contact on a day‑to‑day basis.
* Manage projects and associated staff on a day‑to‑day basis contributing to engagements being delivered to a high quality standard within set budgets.
* Undertake analysis as directed and take responsibility for the preparation of project deliverables, including reports and presentations.
* Strong commitment to integrity and ethics.
Strategy Consultant – Compliance & Conduct Risk
* Develop Regulatory Solutions: Collaborate with clients to design and implement tailored solutions that mitigate compliance and conduct risks, ensuring alignment with their strategic objectives and business goals.
* Strategise Risk Minimisation: Advise clients on effective strategies to minimise their overall risk exposure, taking into account the complexities of regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
* Provide Expert Guidance: Offer authoritative counsel to clients on regulatory matters, leveraging deep expertise in compliance and conduct risk to inform their decision‑making processes.
Preferred Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Technical And Professional Expertise
* At least 8‑10 years’ experience in areas such as governance, risk management, compliance, operations risk, superannuation, regulatory consulting and/or financial services firms.
* Direct exposure to specialist areas relating to non‑financial risk management, such as operational risk, operational resilience, technology risk and/or data management is seen as an advantage.
* Demonstrated experience in building and managing project teams to address complex issues in high‑pressure situations.
* Track record working in an unstructured environment where engagement leaders are expected to identify and develop innovative approaches and solutions to address client challenges.
* Deep expertise in regulatory compliance: proven experience in developing and implementing regulatory solutions for financial institutions, with a strong understanding of compliance and conduct risk management.
* Strategic risk management: experience in designing and executing strategies to minimise risk exposure for clients, taking into account regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
* Industry‑specific knowledge: in‑depth knowledge of the financial services industry, including its regulatory landscape, business operations, and strategic objectives.
* Solution development: experience in collaborating with clients to design and implement tailored solutions that address complex regulatory issues and align with their business strategy.
* Authoritative counsel: proven ability to provide expert guidance to clients on regulatory matters, leveraging deep expertise in compliance and conduct risk to inform their decision‑making processes.
Preferred Technical And Professional Experience
* Tertiary qualifications in Commerce, Finance, Law or Business Administration with postgraduate qualifications highly regarded.
* Advanced regulatory knowledge: experience with regulatory frameworks and standards governing financial institutions, including anti‑money laundering, data protection, and financial reporting requirements.
* Enterprise risk management: deep understanding of enterprise risk management principles, including risk assessment, mitigation, and monitoring, with the ability to apply this knowledge in a consulting setting.
* Financial services acumen: in‑depth knowledge of financial services products, services, and operations, including banking, securities, and insurance, with the ability to understand the complexities of these businesses.
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