Assistant Manager - Enterprise Risk Management

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BDO is seeking an Assistant Manager to support the development, implementation, and ongoing operation of its Enterprise Risk Management  (ERM) framework. The role will also support business-as-usual activities across key risk areas, including contractor management, external appointments, modern slavery and anti-bribery and corruption. Reporting to the ERM Manager, the Assistant Manager will take day-to-day responsibility for specific elements of the ERM framework and key risk processes, acting as a key liaison with internal stakeholders across the business.

About the Team

BDO’s Quality and Risk Management function underpins our business, enabling risk‑informed decision-making, strengthening our culture of quality, and protecting our brand and reputation.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the coordination of firm‑wide enterprise risk assessments, including:

  • Assist with documenting outcomes of risk workshops

  • Support the assessment of risk impacts, likelihoods, controls and residual risk ratings

• Assist in maintaining enterprise risk registers and monitoring key risk indicators

• Track risk treatment actions, control effectiveness and the timely closure of risk issues

• Contribute to enterprise risk reporting and insights for management and governance forums

• Support the preparation and coordination of the firm’s Modern Slavery Statement, including data collection, drafting inputs and internal stakeholder engagement

• Conduct modern slavery risk assessments through analysis of supplier disclosures and responses

• Track and maintain records of supplier assessments, remediation actions and follow‑up activities

• Support responses to anti‑bribery and corruption (ABC) questionnaires and information requests

• Assist with the review of third‑party documentation to assess modern slavery and ABC compliance

• Support risk assessments relating to external appointments, including internal liaison with the Independence, Conflicts and Ethics team.

Qualifications, Experience and Skills

• Post‑graduate qualification or professional certification in risk management, governance, compliance or working towards

• 3+ years’ experience in enterprise risk management, operational risk, compliance or internal audit

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess risk information and contribute to meaningful risk insights

• Clear, concise written communication skills, including the ability to draft risk summaries and stakeholder inputs

• Effective stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to work collaboratively across functions

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.

Why BDO?

Working for BDO you will be part of a growing and market leading professional services firm.

Our national and global footprint provides our people with opportunities to work on interesting client engagements, across diverse industry sectors and services.

Our open and collaborative culture ensures access to Partners and professional mentors, to guide and accelerate your professional career, across a wide array of career pathways.

We provide our people with various health and wellbeing, social, financial, and professional development benefits to help realise what’s possible.

Participate in fitness challenges or take advantage of exclusive discounts to corporate health insurance, gym memberships and wellness facilities via our BWell program. Access benefits such as travel perks, retail discounts, employee referral rewards, study, and professional development support.

Our leave options cater to the unique needs of our people; and include enhanced family support, cultural and religious leave, and options to purchase additional leave. You can also give back and get involved in community initiatives via our BCaring program.

With a strong focus on learning and growth, we provide on the job training and formal development programs to help you succeed in your role and develop your skills and experience.

Our culture is underpinned by our core values (One, Bold, Human, Heart and Strive).

We are proud to be recognised as an Inclusive Employer for 2025-2026 by Diversity Council of Australia and a  2024-2025 Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA).

BDO is committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment practices. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview process, we encourage you to contact our Talent Acquisition team at [email protected]