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.
Role Overview
As a Senior Principal, you will manage risk, regulatory and compliance engagements on a day‐to‐day basis, analyse complex problems, develop recommendations to address client issues and be 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.
Key Responsibilities
* 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.
* Strategize 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.
* Act as a trusted client point of contact on a day‐to‐day basis.
* Manage projects and associated staff, 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.
* Maintain a strong commitment to integrity and ethics.
* Build and retain relationships across the industry and identify opportunities for further work, establishing positive relationships and building motivated teams.
Qualifications
To be successful in this role you must possess strong leadership skills and have the stature to engage effectively with clients and potential clients at all levels. You should inspire and work effectively with team members drawn from a range of technical disciplines and interact comfortably with executive management across industry and regulatory authorities.
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Preferred Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Technical & Professional Expertise
* At least 8–10 years of 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.
* 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 & 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.
Job Details
Job Title: Promontory Snr Principal Consultant
Job ID: 94405
Location: Melbourne, Sydney
State/Province: Country Australia
Work Arrangement: Hybrid
Area of Work: Consulting
Employment Type: Regular
Position Type: Professional
Work Hours: Up to 20% or 1 day a week
Company: (0008) IBM Australia Limited
Shift: General (daytime)
IBM is proud to be an equal‐opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, or other characteristics protected by applicable law. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.
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