Manager Risk and Regulatory Modelling

Job description

KPMG is one of the most trusted and respected global professional services firms.

Through depth of expertise, clarity of insight and strength of purpose we help our clients solve complex problems, steer change, strengthen, transition and grow.

We are looking for talented people who share our purpose of inspiring confidence and empowering change for our clients, our people and our communities.

The consulting environment at KPMG is dynamic and fast-paced, offering diverse opportunities to work on challenging projects with leading organisations across various industries.

As a consultant at KPMG, you will be part of a collaborative team that provides strategic insights and innovative solutions to help clients address complex business issues and drive growth.

You will work with experienced professionals who are committed to delivering high-quality services and fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development.

• You’re ready to take the next step in your career.
  
  Clients trust you because you consistently deliver results—and you do it with a skilled, collaborative team behind you.
  
  Whether you're building, validating models, integrating AI solutions, or leading risk and regulatory transformation initiatives, you thrive on translating complexity into clarity.
  
  You enjoy running projects, transforming processes, mastering new regulations, applying your quantitative expertise, and supporting your team’s growth.
  
  Every day brings a new challenge—and you’re here for it.
  
  
• You will be part of a collaborative team that supports clients in designing, validating, and implementing risk models and frameworks that meet both business needs and regulatory expectations, while also helping them navigate broader transformation agendas and adopt enabling technologies

• Deliver and lead engagements in risk modelling and regulatory transformation.
  
  
• Translate business and regulatory requirements into technical solutions and model designs.
  
  
• Support or manage client portfolios, including complex, multi-disciplinary projects.
  
  
• Design and implement regulatory change programmes, including operating model design and impact assessments.
  
  
• Advise on and integrating risk and regulatory technology platforms (e.g., model lifecycle tools, data automation, reporting systems).
  
  
• Draft scopes of work, reports, and guiding teams to deliver high-quality outcomes.
  
  
• Support business development, including opportunity identification, pursuit planning, and proposal development.
  
  
• Build strong client relationships and mentor junior team members.
  
  

• A tertiary qualification in a quantitative field (e.g., Mathematics, Statistics, Actuarial Science, Finance, Engineering).
  
  
• CFA or FRM certification is highly desirable.
  
  
• Demonstrated experience in risk modelling and/or regulatory transformation, either in consulting or within financial institutions.
  
  
• Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks and model risk management.
  
  
• Familiarity with risk and regulatory technology platforms and tools (e.g., SAS, R, Python, SQL, model governance systems).
  
  
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  
  
• Proven leadership and project management capabilities

Recruitment Agencies: The recruitment for this role is being managed directly by the KPMG Talent Acquisition team.

We will contact our preferred agency partners if we require agency assistance.

Thank you for your understanding.

Life at KPMG

KPMG values diversity in the workforce and we encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply for roles, including individuals with a disability, additional mental health needs, chronic health conditions or who identify as neurodivergent.

For disabled and neurodiverse candidates, if you encounter accessibility barriers or if you have access needs and require support to participate equitably in the recruitment process, please phone Enya van Dulm on or email

We offer rewarding careers to talented individuals and a holistic range of benefits to support your life balance, whatever your circumstance.

We want you to do Work That Matters, Thrive and Grow and know that you Belong here with us, at KPMG.

As a KPMG employee, we will offer you:

— Access to the firm's annual incentive scheme

— Opportunities for local and international secondments

— Hybrid working across a mix of office, client and home hubs to recognise that people have individual circumstances and preferences when it comes to where and how they work

—Flexible leave options, including the ability to purchase additional annual leave

— Gender-neutral support for all stages of the parental journey, including access to 18 weeks of fully paid parental leave for all new parents

— A paid professional association membership of your choice

— Digital accreditations through our partnership with Microsoft, LinkedIn Learning, with bespoke learning pathways for all employees

— A wide-range of special offers and discounts on insurances, banking services, and lifestyle goods and services

— The support, allyship and opportunity to join our many Inclusion, Diversity and Equity Affinity networks, including the Kiwa, Pride, Ethnicity, Accessibility and Wahine groups

—The opportunity to participate in Green Team activities, as we work toward reducing the firm’s environmental footprintand become carbon zero by 2030

—An invitation to join your local Social club and enjoy events aimed at bringing people together for social, sporting, cultural, family and fundraising activities

—Paid time off for volunteering and involvement in citizenship activities

—An array of health and wellness benefits such as free flu vaccinations, subsidised sporting events, free confidential counselling services, additional 5 days of Wellbeing leave to support you and your family's overall health and wellness, access to our Wellbeing portal with an extensive range of advice and resources and much much more!

We believe that diversity of background and experience strengthens relationships and delivers meaningful benefits to our people, clients and communities.

Our goal is to be recognised as an employer of choice for all, irrespective of gender, ethnicity, generation, flexible work status, family circumstances, sexual orientation or disability.

Further info can be found on our website.

Required Skill Profession

Compliance & Regulatory Affairs, Business Intelligence & Analysis