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Introduction

As a member 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 team of specialists offers the following services across Prudential, Conduct and AML Regulation:

· 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.

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 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.

A career in IBM Consulting is built on long-term client relationships and close collaboration worldwide. You’ll work with leading companies across industries, helping them shape their hybrid cloud and AI journeys. With support from our strategic partners, robust IBM technology, and Red Hat, you’ll have the tools to drive meaningful change and accelerate client impact.

At IBM Consulting, curiosity fuels success. You’ll be encouraged to challenge the norm, explore new ideas, and create innovative solutions that deliver real results. Our culture of growth and empathy focuses on your long-term career development while valuing your unique skills and experiences.

Your role and responsibilities

As a Strategy Consultant specializing in Compliance & Conduct Risk, you will advise and strategize with clients to develop solutions that address their most complex regulatory issues while minimizing overall risk and aligning with their business strategy. You will work predominantly with financial institutions, providing expert guidance to navigate intricate regulatory landscapes. Your primary responsibilities will include:

• 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 Minimization: Advise clients on effective strategies to minimize 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.

To be successful in this role a candidate must possess strong leadership skills and have the stature to engage effectively with clients and potential clients at all levels. The candidate will also need to inspire and work effectively with team members drawn from a range of technical disciplines. Interact comfortably with executive management across industry and regulatory authorities. Key responsibilities will include:

· 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.

The candidate will also be required to build and retain relationships across the industry and to identify opportunities for further work. This includes the ability to establish and maintain positive relationships and build teams that are motivated to succeed.

Required education

Bachelor's Degree

Preferred education

Bachelor's Degree

Required technical and professional expertise

Required Professional and Technical 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 will be 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 minimize 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

Preferred Professional and Technical Expertise

· 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.