Head of Risk Advisory Portfolio Solutions

Job Title Head of Risk Advisory Portfolio Solutions Location Melbourne Description The Opportunity : 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. This leadership role will be a key architect of our next phase of growth—connecting expertise across the client lifecycle, strengthening our market voice on emerging issues, and materially improving our win rate and client value. 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. Main responsibilities include : Optimisation of client solutions and services; Elevating market relevance and thought leadership; Optimising win rate through portfolio-wide uplift; and Client relationship management Please review the job description attached to the role on our careers site as it provides more detail around the team, role, what we can offer you, and what we are looking for. About You : 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. What makes Ashurst a great place to work? 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. We offer award winning Learning & Development and Diversity & Inclusion programs, and a range of benefits including, subsidised gym membership, discounted health insurance, complimentary health and wellbeing support programs, study support, annual bonuses, flexible working, and 26 weeks parental leave, to name a few. We are also committed to delivering positive impacts to our communities through our Social Impact programme, with a strong emphasis on working with First Nations people through our pro bono practice. Additional Documents Job description Download #J-18808-Ljbffr