Senior Consultant - Third Party Risk Management

About the role

EY's Risk Transformation team is looking for a Senior Consultant specialising in third-party risk management (TPRM) to join its team in Warringah, Sydney. You will work with public and private sector clients across Australia and Oceania to help them identify, assess and manage third-party risks throughout the lifecycle, building resilience through practical, credible solutions. The position is hybrid and may be adjusted to work flexibly with reduced hours.

Key responsibilities

• Contribute to TPRM and risk transformation engagements, supporting the design, implementation and improvement of third-party risk management programs.
• Assist with current-state assessments, develop risk strategies and support the build and operation of TPRM frameworks, tools and processes.
• Work with clients to identify, assess and manage third-party risks, including cyber, privacy, regulatory, financial, operational and reputational risks.
• Support the preparation and review of client deliverables, ensuring quality and compliance with relevant standards and frameworks.
• Collaborate with engagement teams and maintain productive client relationships.

Required profile

• Experience in risk management, governance, compliance or audit roles within professional services, blue-chip or government organisations.
• Demonstrated knowledge of TPRM concepts, risk and control frameworks (e.g. COSO, ISO, NIST) and regulatory requirements (e.g. SOC 2, Privacy Act, Modern Slavery, CPS 230).
• Experience supporting or conducting third-party risk assessments, including planning, execution and reporting.
• Australian citizenship and baseline security clearance (or willingness to obtain) is a bonus.

Required skills

• Familiarity with TPRM and/or GRC tools and technologies (e.g. Archer, ServiceNow, SAP, ProcessUnity).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work in teams, manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced environment.
• Risk and/or project, program certifications are highly desirable; supervisory experience is also valued.

What we offer

• Career development with future-focused skills and world-class experiences.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• A benefits package including a yearly wellness incentive, an extra 8 weeks of flex leave per year and family-friendly policies such as up to 26 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave.
• Competitive salary open to negotiation depending on skills and experience.