Governance, Risk & Compliance Manager / Senior Consultant (Baku, Azerbaijan) at KPMG — NeverHard

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 across the Caucasus and Central Asia region? Are you ready to accelerate your career development and grow into a strong mid-level expert in a short time? If so, this opportunity may be the perfect fit for you! Who are we looking for? We are currently seeking a 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. What we are looking for Minimum requirements: • Bachelor's or Master's degree (local or international) in Finance, Business, Risk Management, Economics, or a related field. • At least 3 years of relevant experience in a Big 4 firm (preferably Consulting) or in an internal audit, risk, or governance-related role within business. • Good understanding of internal audit practices, risk management frameworks, and corporate governance principles. • Advanced or fluent English (both written and spoken) with additional knowledge of Azerbaijani / Turkish / Russian. • Strong skills in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). • Practical experience working on project teams or client engagements. • Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to break down complex problems logically. • Strong attention to detail, ability to multitask and meet tight deadlines. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to prepare clear and concise reports and presentations. Preferred qualifications: • Proven ability to work effectively in a team and client-facing environment • Possess strong presentation, and client-focused skills, with a proactive, team-oriented mindset, capable of adapting to changing project needs. Relevant Certifications: • Professional Risk Manager (PRM) of PRMIA (Professional Risk Managers' International Association) • Operational Risk Manager (ORM) Certificate • Diploma in Risk Management of The Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) • Certified Risk Management Professional (CRMP) of RIMS (Risk Management Society) • Certified Risk and Compliance Management Professional (CRCMP) of International Association of Risk and Compliance Professionals (IARCP) • Certified Risk Manager (CRM) of The National Alliance for Insurance Education & Research • Certification in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA) of The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA)