Director, Financial Services Risk Management

About the role

EY is seeking an experienced Director to lead its Financial Services Risk practice in Melbourne. This senior, market‑facing position will expand risk management services, drive business development and shape the practice’s strategic direction.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and deliver complex risk management engagements across governance, APRA and ASIC regulated environments.
• Support engagement teams in commercial management, client relationship growth and account development.
• Identify and convert market opportunities to grow the practice, leveraging your network and market insights.
• Provide strategic advice on risk, governance and regulatory compliance as a trusted adviser to clients.
• Coach, mentor and develop team members, fostering a collaborative, high‑performance culture.
• Contribute to thought leadership, brand‑building activities and integrated client solutions.

Required profile

• Extensive experience in risk management consulting within financial services.
• Strong commercial acumen with a proven track record of building client relationships and generating revenue.
• Outstanding stakeholder management and communication skills, capable of influencing senior executives and boards.
• Demonstrated leadership experience, including coaching and developing high‑performing teams.
• Commitment to quality, collaboration and delivering exceptional client outcomes.

Required skills

• Governance framework design and effectiveness reviews, including Financial Accountability Regimes.
• Risk transformation programmes and governance uplift initiatives.
• Risk culture assessments and organisational change programmes.
• Operational risk management frameworks and controls enhancement.
• CPS 230 implementation, operational resilience reviews and assurance activities.
• Consumer protection, conduct risk and customer outcome matters.
• Independent regulatory reviews, customer outcome assessments and transaction due diligence.

What we offer

• Career development with future‑focused skills and world‑class experiences.
• Flexible work arrangements supporting hybrid work.
• Comprehensive benefits including wellness incentives, additional flex leave, and 26 weeks of gender‑neutral paid parental leave.
• Competitive salary negotiable based on skills and experience.