Chief Risk Strategy & Transformation Lead

Talent Web Recruitment; Sydney; On-site; AUD 190,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent Web Recruitment in Sydney is seeking a seasoned Head of Risk to lead enterprise risk strategy within a dynamic financial services setting. You will balance governance with commercial objectives and shape risk culture across the organization.

Reporting to executive leadership and the Board, you will drive transformation, strengthen controls, and leverage data analytics to deliver measurable risk improvements. This is a senior leadership role offering strategic influence and high visibility.

Qualifications

• 8-10+ years in risk management with senior leadership experience.
• Experience in financial services, fintech or regulated environments.
• Expertise in enterprise risk management, governance and regulatory obligations.
• Strong commercial judgement balancing risk and growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise risk strategy aligning risk appetite with commercial goals.
• Provide oversight across enterprise, financial risk, governance and compliance.
• Influence senior stakeholders to support sustainable growth.
• Identify opportunities to simplify risk processes and improve controls.
• Leverage data analytics and automation for risk management.
• Oversee risk reporting to executive leadership and Board.
• Drive continuous improvement and embed risk-aware culture.
• Develop and inspire a high-performing risk team.

Skills

Enterprise risk management

Stakeholder management

Regulatory compliance

Data-driven risk

Leadership

Job description

Talent Web Recruitment in Sydney is seeking a seasoned Head of Risk to lead enterprise risk strategy within a dynamic financial services setting. You will balance governance with commercial objectives and shape risk culture across the organization.

Reporting to executive leadership and the Board, you will drive transformation, strengthen controls, and leverage data analytics to deliver measurable risk improvements. This is a senior leadership role offering strategic influence and high visibility.