Governance, Risk & Compliance Manager / Senior Consultant (Baku, Azerbaijan)

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)