Head of Risk Advisory Portfolio Solutions

Head of Risk Advisory Portfolio Solutions Overview

We are Australia's foremost legal‑led consultancy that offers a truly differentiated client and employee experience in the market. We combine the legal expertise and backing of a leading, global law firm with highly experienced, specialist risk consultants to provide unique, integrated and holistic solutions to our clients so they can navigate the complexities of conducting businesses globally. After successfully establishing the division in Australia in 2020, our now 100+ strong team have developed a market leading reputation and in October 2022 expanded into the United Kingdom (UK).

Ashurst Risk Advisory (Australia) is seeking an accomplished candidate to lead the development, commercialisation, and delivery of integrated risk advisory solutions across our client portfolio. This role will shape and execute the portfolio growth strategy, enhance market relevance, and drive firm‑wide collaboration to deliver differentiated, high‑impact outcomes for clients. It requires a combination of strategic acumen, commercial discipline, and hands‑on delivery. Success will be measured by revenue growth from portfolio solutions, improved conversion of complex pursuits, uplift in client retention and share‑of‑wallet, and demonstrable market influence through thought leadership and policy engagement.

Responsibilities

Optimisation of client solutions and services

Elevating market relevance and thought leadership

Optimising win rate through portfolio‑wide uplift

Client relationship management

Qualifications

Significant senior leadership experience within a consulting, risk advisory, professional services or related environment, with a proven record of designing and commercialising multi‑disciplinary solutions

Demonstrated success leading complex, cross‑functional pursuits and materially improving win rates

Deep understanding of risk advisory domains and their intersection with legal, regulatory and governance requirements

Strong commercial management skills, including pricing, deal structuring and portfolio performance management

Strategic integrator who connects capabilities across disciplines to create differentiated client value

Skilled communicator who translates complex issues into compelling narratives and propositions

Data‑informed decision maker with a bias to action and continuous improvement

Credible market ambassador able to build influence and trust with external stakeholders

Benefits

Award‑winning Learning & Development and Diversity & Inclusion programs

Subsidised gym membership, discounted health insurance, complimentary health and wellbeing support programs, study support, annual bonuses, flexible working and 26 weeks parental leave

Commitment to delivering positive impacts to communities through our Social Impact programme, with a strong emphasis on working with First Nations people through our pro bono practice

We provide the opportunity to work with an expertise‑led team that has been consistently growing since its inception, and is dedicated to collaboration, diversity, transparency and innovation. Our vision is to create a unique culture in the consulting market based around a flat, collaborative structure that offers everyone the opportunity to work closely with Directors, Partners and clients on engagements. This means you have on‑the‑job training with your leaders, direct involvement with business development, clear recognition for your performance, and greater career opportunities.

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