Risk & Compliance Consulting

 As we continue to expand, we are seeking expressions of interest from professionals at all levels, from Consultant to Managing Director roles to join our Risk & Compliance Consulting team in Sydney and Melbourne. We offer end-to-end, industry-specific, and expertise-led advisory services to support risk management and compliance governance programs, drive compliance and ethical conduct, and maintain stakeholder confidence. With extensive experience working with boards, consumer remediation teams, security and fraud specialists, compliance and risk teams, internal audit, in-house counsel, human resources, and law firms, we deliver tailored risk and compliance services across Australia. We also leverage FTI Consulting's global expertise to support multijurisdictional operations.

• 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 organisations anticipate, prepare for, and respond to disruptions, including cyber incidents, supply chain risks, and financial system shocks.
• Cybersecurity & digital risk- Addressing cyber threats, Al governance, data protection, technology risk, and compliance with 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 ad regulatory compliance, including privacy impact assessments, consent management, cross-border data transfer and alignment with global standards such as GDPR and the Australian Privacy Act

Key Responsibilities

• 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, Al/ML risk governance, and data privacy).
• Leading high-impact projects with senior stakeholders in financial services, gaming, mining, government, telecommunications, construction, retail, and technology.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Mentoring and developing teams in an inclusive and 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
• Demonstrated 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