About the Position

Assistant Manager/ Manager - Risk Consulting

Location: Wellington, New Zealand

Employment Type: Permanent Full-Time

Work Location: Hybrid

About the Opportunity

KPMG is one of the most trusted and respected global professional services firms. Through depth of expertise, clarity of insight, and strength of purpose, we help our clients solve complex problems, steer change, strengthen, transition, and grow. We are looking for talented people who share our purpose of inspiring confidence and empowering change for our clients, our people, and our communities.

The consulting environment at KPMG is dynamic and fast-paced, offering diverse opportunities to work on challenging projects with leading organizations across various industries. As a consultant at KPMG, you will be part of a collaborative team that provides strategic insights and innovative solutions to help clients address complex business issues and drive growth. You will work with experienced professionals who are committed to delivering high-quality services and fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development.

Alongside this, we expect our people to engage in ongoing learning and responsible practice in relation to the cultural history, societal interests, and identity of Aotearoa New Zealand, and to reflect that learning in their behavior, advice, and outcomes.

The Opportunity

Working alongside key government agencies in Wellington, our Consulting team is seeking an experienced Manager where you'll get a bird's-eye view of some of the key issues facing our clients in the 'new normal'.
You’ll collaborate with colleagues from across the division, gain new skills, and build on the strengths you bring to the firm, whilst working in a fast-paced and energetic environment.
Our teams work with boards and management to achieve optimal governance, risk, and control environments that support organizations' strategic and operational priorities.

Responsibilities

Perform reviews over high-profile projects across various sectors in New Zealand, focusing on risk management, process reviews, and controls.
Manage the overall scoping, execution, and delivery of a variety of internal audits as well as risk consulting projects.
Use data to analyze trends and patterns and identify risks in processes.
Provide practical recommendations to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of their business processes, systems, and organization.
Partner with technical subject matter experts to develop fit-for-purpose risk and control solutions.
Participate in the career and performance development of junior team members by supervising their work, providing them with timely and specific performance feedback.
Play a role in the development of business for the team, including identifying opportunities and pursuing them, developing thought leadership, leading client proposals, and developing team capabilities.
Build the reputation of KPMG through the quality of your work, expertise, and judgment, as well as innovative approaches.

Requirements

Previous risk and assurance/internal audit experience across various industries. Ideally within a professional services firm, government agency, and wider public sector, but it is not mandatory.
The ability to analyze information quickly and efficiently, using innovative and creative solutions to solve problems.
Oral and written communication is a key strength, including highly developed report writing along with planning, project management, relationship building, networking, and influencing skills.
A positive and flexible attitude and an enthusiasm to embrace new challenges and growth opportunities to gain experience.
Be comfortable with ambiguity and have the confidence to solve problems and fill gaps in knowledge by questioning, collaborating with others, and researching technical and contractual documentation.

We Offer

Access to the firm's annual incentive scheme
Opportunities for local and international secondments
Hybrid working across a mix of office, client, and home hubs
Flexible leave options, including the ability to purchase additional annual leave
Gender-neutral support for all stages of the parental journey, including access to 18 weeks of fully paid parental leave for all new parents
A paid professional association membership of your choice
Digital accreditations through our partnership with Microsoft, LinkedIn Learning, with bespoke learning pathways for all employees
A wide range of special offers and discounts on insurances, banking services, and lifestyle goods and services
The support, allyship, and opportunity to join our many Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity Affinity networks, including the Kiwa, Pride, Ethnicity, Accessibility, and Wahine groups
The opportunity to participate in Green Team activities, as we work toward reducing the firm’s environmental footprint and become carbon zero by 2030
An invitation to join your local Social club and enjoy events aimed at bringing people together for social, sporting, cultural, family, and fundraising activities
Paid time off for volunteering and involvement in citizenship activities
An array of health and wellness benefits such as free flu vaccinations, subsidized sporting events, free confidential counseling services, additional 5 days of Wellbeing leave to support you and your family's overall health and wellness, access to our Wellbeing portal with an extensive range of advice and resources, and much more!

About the Company

KPMG values diversity in the workforce and we encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply for roles, including individuals with a disability, additional mental health needs, chronic health conditions, or who identify as neurodivergent.

For disabled and neurodiverse candidates, if you encounter accessibility barriers or if you have access needs and require support to participate equitably in the recruitment process, please email Emma at [email protected].

For any general questions about the role or recruitment process, feel free to reach out to our Talent Acquisition team at [email protected].

We offer rewarding careers to talented individuals and a holistic range of benefits to support your life balance, whatever your circumstance. We want you to do Work That Matters, Thrive and Grow, and know that you Belong here with us, at KPMG.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Assistant Manager/ Manager - Risk Consulting

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