Management Consulting  |  Risk & Regulatory Compliance

Where Risk Management
Meets Regulatory Expertise.

A specialist advisory firm helping Australian organisations navigate complex regulatory environments, strengthen governance frameworks, and manage enterprise risk — with confidence.

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"The secret of change is to focus all your energy, not on fighting the old, but on building the new." — Socrates

Who We Are

A Specialist Risk & Regulatory Advisory Firm

Risk Avert is a Sydney-based management consulting practice with a singular focus: helping organisations understand, manage, and demonstrate compliance with their regulatory and risk obligations.

Established in 2010, we operate at the intersection of enterprise risk management, regulatory compliance, governance, and legal advisory — providing the depth of a specialist firm with the agility of a boutique practice. Our consultants bring executive-level experience from Australia's regulated financial services sector, giving our clients genuine insight into how regulators think and what boards expect.

We are not a large generalist firm. We are a focused, senior-led practice that works closely with clients on matters that require real expertise — not a junior team following a checklist.

🛡️ Enterprise Risk & Regulatory Compliance Specialists
📍 Sydney, Australia — Serving clients nationally
🏛️ ABN: 53 067 283 113
25+
Years Global Experience
15+
Years in Australia
2010
Established
APRA
Regulated Sector Expertise
What We Do

Our Services

We provide specialist advisory across three interconnected practice areas — each grounded in deep regulatory knowledge and real-world experience from Australia's most demanding environments.

Core Practice
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Risk & Regulatory Consulting

Our flagship practice. We work with boards, executives, and risk functions to design, implement, and validate enterprise risk frameworks that meet regulatory expectations and drive real outcomes.

  • Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)
  • Risk & Control Self-Assessment (RCSA)
  • APRA Regulatory Compliance (CPS 230, CPS 234, CPS 220)
  • ISO 31000, ISO 27001, COSO Frameworks
  • Non-Financial Risk & Operational Risk
  • KRI Design & Risk Appetite Frameworks
  • Board & Committee Risk Support
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Legal & Compliance Advisory

Regulatory compliance sits at the heart of risk management. Our legal advisory capability brings a practitioner's lens to compliance obligations, helping clients understand what the law actually requires.

  • AML/CTF Compliance
  • Consumer & Commercial Law
  • Regulatory Remediation Support
  • Contracts & Agreements Review
  • Dispute Resolution (AFCA, Fair Trading NSW)
  • Migration Law — Australian & International
  • Wills, Estates & Power of Attorney
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Governance & Assurance

Effective governance requires both the right framework and the ability to demonstrate it is working. We provide independent assurance and practical governance support at the board and executive level.

  • Internal Audit & Assurance
  • Governance Framework Design
  • Board Risk Committee Support
  • Financial Statements & Reporting
  • Business Valuation & Feasibility
  • Internal Controls Assessment
  • Compliance Management Programs
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"Compliance is not a burden to bear — it is a responsibility to embrace."

Risk Avert
Risk Experts Management Consulting Est. 2010
Our Practice

Senior-Led. Specialist. Accountable.

Risk & Management Experts • Advisory • Regulatory Compliance

Risk Avert is led by senior practitioners with over 25 years of experience across global financial markets and more than 15 years in Australia's regulated financial services sector. Our team has held executive-level roles — including Chief Risk Officer positions at APRA-regulated institutions — providing our clients with insight that cannot be found in a textbook.

What makes our practice genuinely different is the combination of disciplines we bring together. The ability to advise on regulatory risk from both a legal and financial governance perspective — simultaneously — is rare in the Australian market. It is the capability that defines Risk Avert.

Every engagement is handled at a senior level. Our clients deal directly with experienced practitioners — not junior consultants or graduate analysts.

Expertise: Enterprise Risk • APRA Prudential Standards • AML/CTF • Governance • Regulatory Compliance
Sectors: Banking & Finance • Insurance • Superannuation • Professional Services • SME
Base: Sydney, Australia — available nationally
How We Work

Engagement Models

We offer flexible engagement structures tailored to the nature and duration of each matter. All engagements are scoped and priced transparently before work commences.

Project Engagements

Defined-scope work with clear deliverables — frameworks, assessments, reports, opinions. Priced on a fixed-fee basis so there are no surprises.

  • Risk framework design & implementation
  • Regulatory gap assessments
  • Expert opinion & review
  • Board & committee papers

Ongoing Advisory

For organisations that need a trusted risk and compliance partner on an ongoing basis — without the cost of a full-time hire.

  • Co-sourcing — fixed-term retainer arrangement
  • Bulk hours — bundle of time at agreed rate
  • Daily rate — for intensive or time-sensitive work

Initial Consultation

Not sure where to start? Contact us. You may be entitled to a free 15-minute consultation to discuss your matter and understand how we can help.

All pricing is agreed upfront. No hidden fees, no surprises. Engagements are individually scoped based on complexity and duration.

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Contact Risk Avert

Have a matter you'd like to discuss? We welcome all enquiries. Contact us via email and we will respond promptly to arrange a suitable time.

✉️ info@riskavert.com.au
📍 Sydney, Australia
🌐 www.riskavert.com.au

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