Associate Director, Risk & Compliance, Superannuation Trustee

Australian Compliance Institute; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Parity Consulting is assisting a Sydney-based global investment manager in finding an Associate Director, Risk & Compliance for the Office of the Superannuation Trustee. You will drive risk and regulatory governance, with emphasis on AI and cyber governance, and engage with senior stakeholders and the Board.

The role is based in Sydney with four days in the office, offering exposure to governance at board level and regulatory engagement within a high-profile, member-focused organisation.

Qualifications

• Senior manager or associate director level in financial services.
• Experience liaising with regulators such as APRA and ASIC.
• Strong written communication for board papers and regulatory responses.

Responsibilities

• Support engagement with trustees and stakeholders to meet obligations.
• Contribute to AI strategy and governance framework with policies and KPIs.
• Monitor service providers and coordinate independent reviews.
• Assist in negotiating provider arrangements and governance guidance.
• Support Board committees with agenda coordination and stakeholder engagement.
• Coordinate regulator responses on risk, technology and governance matters.

Skills

Regulatory risk

Governance

AI governance

Stakeholder mgmt

Regulatory liaison

Job description

Associate Director, Risk & Compliance, Superannuation Trustee

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 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

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