Risk Consultant - Supply Chain

FinXL: Your Partner in Technology Solutions

FinXL is a leading Australian IT services and solutions company dedicated to deploying expert teams to tackle complex business challenges in areas like Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC).

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Risk Consultant specializing in Supply Chain and Supplier Risk for a 3-6 month engagement. This role is critical in strengthening a major client's risk management framework by focusing on third-party supply chain governance.

This position offers location agnostic flexibility, allowing you to work remotely from anywhere in Australia.

Key Responsibilities

• Supplier Risk Management: Conduct thorough supplier risk assessments (including third-party assurance) and provide actionable mitigation strategies.

• Policy & Compliance: Develop, review, and uplift internal policies and procedures to align with legal, regulatory, and contractual obligations impacting the supply chain.

• Procurement Support: Act as the risk subject matter expert (SME) within the procurement lifecycle (RFI/RFP), ensuring all new vendors meet stringent risk and compliance requirements.

• Legal/Regulatory Alignment: Interpret and apply relevant legislation and compliance frameworks to supplier contracts and service agreements.

• Documentation & Governance: Document supply chain risk profiles, control environments, and contribute to executive-level reporting on supplier-related risks.

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven Experience: Significant experience (10+ years preferred) in Risk Management, Third-Party Assurance, or Supply Chain Governance.

• Domain Knowledge (Mandatory): Strong experience working within the Financial Services or highly regulated sectors.

• Specialist Expertise: Deep knowledge of supplier lifecycle management, procurement processes, and contract negotiation/management from a risk perspective.

• Legal/Policy Acumen: Ability to interpret legal requirements and translate them into clear, enforceable risk and security policies.

• Communication: Exceptional stakeholder management skills, comfortable engaging with legal, procurement, and executive teams.

If you are a driven Risk Consultant ready to enhance supply chain resilience in a regulated industry, apply now and join the FinXL team!