Governance, Risk & Compliance Manager / Senior Consultant

About us:

KPMG is a global network of professional firms providing Audit, Tax and Advisory services. With a history extending back more than 150 years, KPMG firms have brought their best professionals to clients, helping them to transform and succeed. Connecting the right people at the right moments is what we do.

Why apply?

Are you looking to join a dynamic team within a growing and successful business? Do you have a passion for corporate governance, risk management, internal audit, and compliance, and want to gain a deep understanding of how businesses operate through these functions? Would you like to work on impactful projects with colleagues across the Caucasus and Central Asia region? If so, this opportunity may be the perfect fit for you!

Who are we looking for?

We are currently seeking a Manager or Senior Consultant in Governance, Risk and Compliance Services (GRCS) to join our team in Baku, Azerbaijan. In this role, you will gain hands-on experience across internal audit, risk and control frameworks, and governance advisory while contributing to meaningful client work and internal initiatives. You will be part of our GRCS team - a collaborative international and fast-paced group dedicated to helping clients strengthen their governance and control environments.

As our Senior Consultant / Manager in the GRCS group, you will:

• Lead and manage GRCS workstreams independently, acting as in-charge for projects or major project components and ensuring timely, high-quality delivery.
• Conduct diagnostics and process reviews across risk management, internal audit, internal control, governance, and business process optimisation.
• Ensure methodological compliance and quality of deliverables, including review of analyses, reports, and regulatory / normative documentation.
• Serve as the primary day-to-day contact for local client teams, managing operational communication and stakeholder expectations.
• Guide and mentor junior team members, structuring their work, reviewing outputs, and supporting overall project execution.
• Apply deep functional expertise in areas such as internal audit, risk management, operational risk, compliance, or corporate governance to solve client problems.

You’re the perfect match for this role if you:

• Have solid experience in risk management (financial and/or non-financial sectors), internal audit, business process mapping & optimisation, and corporate governance assessments.
• Demonstrate hands-on experience in developing regulatory / internal normative documents and delivering structured diagnostics and process reviews.
• Possess strong analytical and synthesis skills, with the ability to work with large volumes of information and conduct in-depth research.
• Are comfortable leading workstreams, managing junior team members, and acting as a day-to-day client contact in complex consulting engagements.
• Are fluent in Azerbaijani, with strong professional English. Working proficiency in Russian/Turkish is a plus.
• Hold or are pursuing professional certifications such as ORM, PRM, CIA, COSO, or FRM (preferred).

What we offer:

• An international corporate culture in which personal growth, mutual trust, and lifelong learning are fostered.
• A team of passionate colleagues to reach higher goals and support each other.
• Continuous development and professional growth with a clear career path, opportunities for professional certifications, and a comprehensive range of soft skills development topics to meet your personal needs and ambitions.
• A variety of social activities like team buildings, get-togethers, and sports initiatives with your colleagues.
• A competitive compensation package with benefits, including extended vacation days, sick leaves without a medical certificate, health and life insurance, and many more.
• An inclusive workspace that encourages diversity and mutual respect for each other’s beliefs and backgrounds.
• A flexible, hybrid working schedule where employees can work at different locations: at home, in the office, or at a client’s site.

Join KPMG and discover a career that will help you thrive, learn, and do work that matters. Apply now!