Senior Consultant - Risk Transformation in Sydney

Location: Sydney

Join our Risk Transformation team and help organisations across Australia and Oceania strengthen their performance and build trust through innovative third-party risk management (TPRM) solutions. As a Senior Consultant specialising in TPRM, you’ll work with leading public and private sector clients, supporting them to identify, assess, and manage third-party risks throughout the lifecycle. You’ll be part of a collaborative, credentialed team delivering practical solutions and helping clients build resilience. This is a hybrid position based in Warrang – Sydney. Our roles can potentially be adjusted to work flexibly with reduced hours. Please speak with us about potential options.

Your key responsibilities:

• Contribute to the delivery of TPRM and risk transformation engagements, supporting the design, implementation, and improvement of third-party risk management programs.
• Assist with current state assessments, develop risk strategies, and support the build and operation of TPRM frameworks, tools, and processes.
• Work with clients to identify, assess, and manage third-party risks, including cyber, privacy, regulatory, financial, operational, and reputational risks.
• Support the preparation and review of client deliverables, ensuring high-quality outcomes and compliance with relevant standards and frameworks.
• Collaborate with engagement teams and maintain productive client relationships, contributing to a positive team culture and knowledge sharing.

Skills and attributes for success:

• Experience in risk management, governance, compliance, or audit roles within professional services, blue-chip, or government organisations.
• Demonstrated knowledge of third-party risk management concepts, risk and control frameworks (e.g. COSO, ISO, NIST), and regulatory requirements relevant to TPRM (e.g. SoCI, Privacy Act, Modern Slavery, CPS 230).
• Familiarity with TPRM and/or GRC tools and technologies (e.g. Archer, ServiceNow, SAP, ProcessUnity).
• Experience supporting or conducting third-party risk assessments, including planning, execution, and reporting.
• Understanding of the diverse risk landscape associated with third parties, such as cyber, privacy, business continuity, regulatory, and operational risks.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with excellent written and verbal communication abilities and the ability to work effectively in teams, manage multiple priorities, and deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced environment.

Ideally, you’ll also have:

• Risk and/or project, program or equivalent certifications are highly desirable.
• Experience in supervising a team, projects or processes to completion.
• Proven solid analytical and problem-solving skills; excellent writing and communication skills.
• Australian citizenship and baseline security clearance (or willingness to obtain) is a bonus.

What we offer you:

• At EY, we’ll fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams.
• 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.
• 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.
• Salary: We offer a competitive salary which is open to negotiation pending on skills and experience.

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