Risk Manager

Description:

Ashurst is a leading global law firm with a history spanning almost 200 years, and clear strategy for our future growth. Our in-depth understanding of our clients and commitment to providing exceptional standards of service have seen us become a trusted adviser to local and global corporates, financial institutions and governments in all areas of commercial law. To find out more please visit www.ashurst.com

Department/Role Overview:

Ashurst's newly created Risk Advisory practice operates as an independent advisory function, and an adjacent function to the firm's legal practices. It benefits from the firm's deep-rooted network and profound expertise within the already well-established financial regulatory practice. We pride ourselves on "thinking differently" and as part of our core values, we live and breathe collaboration between practices, both nationally and globally. In keeping with Ashurst's reputation for excellence the Risk Advisory practice will offer an alternative and pioneering risk consulting solutions for the firm's client base.

Ashurst Australia are looking to attract an outstanding candidate to join as a Manager. As a Manager, you will be an integral member of a team who will deliver non-financial risk consulting solutions into the financial services industry in Australia including, but not limited to, operational risk, regulatory risk, RegTech, risk transformation, compliance and conduct risk.

Main responsibilities:

• Building trusted client relationships with integrity by putting the client at the centre of service delivery by thinking differently and delivering innovative solutions to respond to client needs
• Providing local and global market insight to support clients' strategic planning with activities such as impact analysis, contingency planning or risk identification and mitigation initiatives
• Assisting clients to embed a proactive and dynamic risk management capability and mindset into corporate business practices, starting from the onset of strategic planning and extending through to implementation
• Ensuring all engagements are planned and delivered within budget and on time to the client's need and to the highest standard
• Promoting and supporting diversity and inclusion agendas, harmonising teams from a range of cultures and backgrounds across the region
• Being bold in the market, assisting inbuilding the brand to win business adjacent to the core offerings of the firm

Operating as a Manager within Ashurst's new and evolving risk consulting practice, your day will vary greatly. You will work closely with the Directors to contribute to the overall strategic direction of the practice. Your days will be busy and challenging, but the rewards can be exceptional.