Associate Director, Risk & Compliance, Superannuation Trustee

Parity Consulting; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Parity Consulting seeks an Associate Director for Risk & Compliance within a Superannuation Trustee context in Sydney. The role is full-time with four days in the office, reporting to the Head of the Office of the Superannuation Trustee and supporting risk, compliance, technology governance and regulatory matters.

You will engage with senior stakeholders, help shape AI governance, oversee service providers, and assist the Company Secretary and Trustee committees in governance duties and

Qualifications

• Senior manager/associate director experience in financial services.
• Strong written and briefing skills for board papers.
• Exposure to APRA/ASIC regulatory contexts is desirable.
• Effective stakeholder engagement at senior levels.
• Interest in technology, AI and governance frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Support risk, compliance, technology and governance matters for the Trustee.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to meet obligations of designated persons.
• Contribute to AI strategy and governance policies, metrics and KPIs.
• Review service provider performance and assist in independent reviews.
• Support negotiations of service provider agreements and governance proposals.
• Assist Board governance and committee agenda coordination.
• Draft responses to regulator requests across risk, tech and governance.

Skills

Superannuation

Financial services leadership

Regulatory liaison

Board papers

AI governance interest

Job description

Associate Director, Risk & Compliance, Superannuation Trustee

The Company

Our client is a global investment management organisation with a dedicated Office of the Superannuation Trustee responsible for the governance and oversight of its superannuation trustee. This office exists to safeguard members' best financial interests, supporting a Board made up of a majority of independent, non-executive directors and upholding rigorous standards of governance and regulatory excellence.

The Opportunity

This is a senior role within the Office of the Superannuation Trustee, reporting to the Head of the office, supporting risk, compliance, technology (including AI and cyber) and matters relating to the Financial Accountability Regime. You'll work closely with these functions, helping coordinate and support the Trustee's oversight of matters coming before the Trustee and Board. Technology and AI governance is a genuinely interesting and high-profile part of the remit, with real scope to contribute to how the Trustee approaches this space. It's a full-time, Sydney-based opportunity, with 4 days reqired in the office.

Key Accountabilities

• Support engagement with key stakeholders to help meet the Trustee's obligations relating to designated persons, including Responsible Persons, Key Management Personnel and the delegations of authority framework
• Partner with stakeholders across the business to contribute to the Trustee's AI strategy and governance framework, including supporting policies, metrics and KPIs
• Monitor and review the performance of key service providers within your focus areas, helping coordinate periodic independent reviews
• Work alongside legal counsel to support the negotiation of service provider arrangements related to your areas of focus
• Provide governance support to the Board and guidance to service providers on strategic initiatives and proposals
• Support the Company Secretary in the delivery of the Trustee's Audit, Risk and Compliance Committee and People and Culture Committee, including agenda coordination and stakeholder engagement
• Help coordinate the Trustee's responses to regulator requests, drafting and reviewing content across risk, technology and governance matters

Ideal Experience

• A strong background in superannuation, with a solid understanding of fund governance
• Experience operating within financial services at a senior manager or associate director level, with the confidence to engage with senior stakeholders
• Some exposure to liaising with regulators such as APRA and ASIC
• Strong written communication skills, including experience contributing to board papers and regulatory responses
• A genuine interest in technology, AI and governance, with the ability to translate regulatory and risk considerations into practical frameworks

Why Apply

• Contribute to a high-profile area shaping how the Trustee approaches AI, cyber and technology governance
• Gain exposure to Board-level governance and regulatory engagement within a highly regarded, member-focused organisation
• Step into a role with genuine scope to grow, working closely with senior stakeholders and Trustee Directors, with a pathway to broaden ownership over time

Whether you are a sports fanatic, shark diver or part-time antique collector, we celebrate your uniqueness. Parity Consulting works with clients who embrace diverse and inclusive environments and empower their teams to bring their authentic whole self to work. We encourage people with different beliefs, abilities, backgrounds and life experiences to contact us. At Parity, we believe in people, not just data. Every application is reviewed by a real person, ensuring your experience and individuality are genuinely valued throughout the recruitment process.