Senior Consultant/ Assistant Manager - Risk Management

Role Overview

Senior Consultant / Assistant Manager – Risk Management at KPMG. This role supports the Functional Quality and Performance Lead Partner / Functional Risk Management Partner and their Delegate in executing quality and risk management initiatives across the Advisory service line, with lead responsibility for large transformation projects exceeding specified thresholds.

Role Purpose

To assist in driving a culture of quality, compliance, ethics, and integrity across the Advisory service line while leading risk management procedures for large transformation projects. The role requires optimal technical and practical knowledge of global and local quality and risk management policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements applicable to KPMG.

Key Responsibilities

Quality and Risk Management

• Assist the F-QPLP / F-RMP and their Delegate in executing day-to-day quality and risk management initiatives across the Advisory service line.
• Lead risk management processes for large transformation projects exceeding specified thresholds, ensuring compliance with global and local policies.
• Promote a culture of quality, compliance, ethics, and integrity throughout the organization.

Policy and Compliance

• Maintain deep understanding of quality and risk management issues, including local regulatory requirements.
• Develop, update, and ensure adherence to internal policies, procedures, and guidelines related to quality and risk management.

Risk Assessment and Mitigation

• Identify, evaluate, and address potential risks associated with large projects, providing proactive solutions to maintain compliance.
• Escalate breaches of risk policies and recommend corrective actions in collaboration with F-QPLP / F-RMP and their Delegate.

Reporting, Communication, and Stakeholder Management

• Prepare ad-hoc risk reports and presentations for the F-QPLP / F-RMP, their Delegate, and management as required.
• Address system issues in collaboration with global teams and undertake administrative reporting.
• Coordinate departmental meetings and presentations.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify and implement opportunities to streamline risk management processes, driving efficiencies for client-facing teams.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, accounting, or a related field.
• Advanced degree (e.g., MBA) or professional certification (e.g., CPA, ACCA, CFE, ACAMS) is considered an advantage.
• Minimum 6–7 years of experience at a Big 4 or other reputable professional services firm, multinational organization, or financial institution in risk management, internal audit, compliance, or a related field.
• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of global and local quality and risk management policies and procedures.

Skills & Competencies

• Ability to deliver solution-focused advice and provide practical business solutions.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and relevant software.
• Technical IT skills to operate risk management platforms and tools.