Senior Consultant | Risk & Regulatory Consulting

Location: Sydney

Contract Type: Permanent

MinterEllison is one of Australias largest independent law and consulting firms. With a heritage of almost 200 years we are known for our excellence and our authentic and enduring relationships with our clients our people and our communities.

MinterEllison helps our clients to solve complex problems every day. We do this by our full-service legal offering and complementary advisory offering MinterEllison Consulting where clients seek out our industry-informed independent advisors who understand where strategy meets risk and how to unlock opportunities.

We offer opportunities to work on industry-leading mandates for top-tier clients while being part of a high-performing and collaborative team that values excellence diversity of thought curiosity and inclusion. We value our people and empower them to achieve their ambitions - with the support trust and autonomy to grow their careers in meaningful ways.

At MinterEllison were leading the way with AI and other emerging technologies powering innovation right across our firm. You will have the opportunity to engage with AI tools weve built and other external AI tools to enhance efficiencies and excellence internally and with our clients.

We support sustainable ways of working regarding how when and where you work and offer a wide range of social financial and health benefits (see Role

Our Risk and Regulatory Consulting Practice is a market leader in providing comprehensive solutions across governance risk compliance financial crime and regulatory matters. We specialise in serving clients across a range of industries with a particular focus on the financial services sector.

We partner with clients to navigate the complex regulatory landscape and proactively manage critical risks including money laundering and terrorism financing fraud and scams bribery and corruption operational risk and conduct matters. Our work encompasses building and implementing pragmatic risk management frameworks governance solutions and compliance processes that meet regulatory obligations whilst aligning with contemporary customer and regulatory expectations. When issues arise we provide specialist investigation and remediation support to deliver optimal outcomes.

We are seeking a Senior Consultant to join our dynamic and fast-growing team where you will have the opportunity to work on high-profile client projects and deliver exceptional outcomes within a supportive and collaborative environment. You will develop deep expertise across the breadth of risk and regulatory consulting domains building an exciting and varied career. This role is based in our Sydney office with hybrid working arrangements available.

In this role you will have the opportunity to:

• Work under the guidance of leading risk and regulatory experts delivering high-profile engagements with many of Australias most iconic organisations
• Engage in day-to-day client interaction across diverse risk regulatory governance compliance and financial crime projects
• Apply your expertise across multiple domains including financial crime prevention (AML/CTF) fraud and scams governance frameworks regulatory compliance operational risk management and conduct standards
• Support senior leaders with business development and practice management activities
• Develop a broad skill set spanning technical risk and regulatory expertise client relationship management and commercial acumen

More About You

• At least 2 to 5 years experience working in a consulting environment or professional services firm
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to navigate complex regulatory and risk challenges
• Effective communication and presentation skills with confidence engaging clients at all levels
• Relevant graduate or postgraduate qualifications
• An interest in and understanding of how financial crime AML/CTF regulations and broader risk and compliance frameworks operate in Australia and the impact they have on organisations

How to apply

We encourage applications from people of all ages abilities cultural backgrounds genders (including trans or gender diverse) LGBTQ people and those with carer responsibilities. We particularly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

We prefer to connect with people directly so please submit your CV by clicking on the Apply button. We encourage all applications including if you do not meet all the criteria listed for the role. Your application will also enable us to consider you for other opportunities that may be available at MinterEllison.

If you are currently a MinterEllison employee please apply through the internal careers page.

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