Senior Manager, Governance, Risk and Compliance Services
About the role
Job Description
Overview
At KPMG, you’ll join a team of diverse and dedicated problem solvers, connected by a common cause: turning insight into opportunity for clients and communities around the world.
As a Senior Manager in our Governance, Risk and Compliance Services (GRCS) team within Advisory Risk Services, you will be responsible for overseeing internal audit engagements for clients across both the private and public sector including Crown corporations and regulated industries. In this role, you will lead complex projects, guide teams, and contribute to strategic growth while helping clients strengthen governance, internal audit, manage risk, and improve performance.
What you will do
- Oversee and own the planning, execution and delivery of various GRCS engagements with a focus on internal audit and enterprise risk management
- Lead large-scale or complex projects with multiple stakeholders and teams
- Develop and review risk assessments and audit strategies tailored to client needs
- Present findings and recommendations to senior leadership and audit committees
- Mentor and coach team members to support their development and performance
- Build and maintain trusted relationships with key client decision-makers
- Identify and pursue opportunities to expand services and support business growth
- Collaborate with leadership and cross-functional teams to deliver integrated solutions
What you bring to the role
- Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting or a related field
- 8 or more years of experience in internal audit, risk or compliance
- Proven success leading internal audit engagements at a senior level
- Experience working across industries and sectors including private, public and/or regulated organizations
- Deep understanding of governance, risk and accountability frameworks
- Professional designation such as CPA, CIA or CRMA
- Strong leadership, communication and strategic thinking skills
- Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
About KPMG
KPMG is a global network of professional firms providing Audit, Tax and Advisory services. We have 273,000 outstanding professionals working together to deliver value in 143 countries and territories. With a worldwide presence, KPMG continues to build on our successes thanks to clear vision, defined values and, above all, our people.
Our industry focus helps KPMG firms’ professionals develop a rich understanding of clients' businesses and the insight, skills and resources required to address industry-specific issues and opportunities.
The independent member firms of the KPMG network are affiliated with KPMG International Cooperative (“KPMG International”), a Swiss entity. Each KPMG firm is a legally distinct and separate entity and describes itself as such.
Senior Manager, Governance, Risk and Compliance Services
About the role
Job Description
Overview
At KPMG, you’ll join a team of diverse and dedicated problem solvers, connected by a common cause: turning insight into opportunity for clients and communities around the world.
As a Senior Manager in our Governance, Risk and Compliance Services (GRCS) team within Advisory Risk Services, you will be responsible for overseeing internal audit engagements for clients across both the private and public sector including Crown corporations and regulated industries. In this role, you will lead complex projects, guide teams, and contribute to strategic growth while helping clients strengthen governance, internal audit, manage risk, and improve performance.
What you will do
- Oversee and own the planning, execution and delivery of various GRCS engagements with a focus on internal audit and enterprise risk management
- Lead large-scale or complex projects with multiple stakeholders and teams
- Develop and review risk assessments and audit strategies tailored to client needs
- Present findings and recommendations to senior leadership and audit committees
- Mentor and coach team members to support their development and performance
- Build and maintain trusted relationships with key client decision-makers
- Identify and pursue opportunities to expand services and support business growth
- Collaborate with leadership and cross-functional teams to deliver integrated solutions
What you bring to the role
- Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting or a related field
- 8 or more years of experience in internal audit, risk or compliance
- Proven success leading internal audit engagements at a senior level
- Experience working across industries and sectors including private, public and/or regulated organizations
- Deep understanding of governance, risk and accountability frameworks
- Professional designation such as CPA, CIA or CRMA
- Strong leadership, communication and strategic thinking skills
- Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
About KPMG
KPMG is a global network of professional firms providing Audit, Tax and Advisory services. We have 273,000 outstanding professionals working together to deliver value in 143 countries and territories. With a worldwide presence, KPMG continues to build on our successes thanks to clear vision, defined values and, above all, our people.
Our industry focus helps KPMG firms’ professionals develop a rich understanding of clients' businesses and the insight, skills and resources required to address industry-specific issues and opportunities.
The independent member firms of the KPMG network are affiliated with KPMG International Cooperative (“KPMG International”), a Swiss entity. Each KPMG firm is a legally distinct and separate entity and describes itself as such.