Executive Leader, Line 1 Risk & Compliance — Wealth Platforms

SMC Executive; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 300,000 - 460,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive remuneration package

Flexible working arrangements

Hybrid work model

Job summary

SMC Executive is seeking an experienced Head of Line 1 Risk & Compliance to lead risk and regulatory policy across Wealth Platforms. You will partner with the Executive, Board and Risk functions to embed a strong risk culture while delivering strategic objectives.

This highly visible role requires executive engagement, commercial judgment and governance oversight in a complex, regulated environment. Hybrid working arrangements and an executive remuneration package are on offer.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience leading Line 1 Risk, Compliance or Operational Risk functions.
• Strong knowledge of Australia's financial services regulatory landscape.
• Demonstrated experience interpreting regulatory requirements across complex businesses.
• Deep understanding of risk frameworks, governance, controls and compliance management.
• Proven ability to influence executive stakeholders and drive organisation-wide outcomes.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Strong leadership experience with a track record of building engaged, high-performing teams.
• Commercial acumen balancing risk management with strategic business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Lead and evolve the Wealth Platforms Line 1 Risk, Compliance and Regulatory Policy team.
• Drive ownership and accountability for risk management across the business.
• Provide strategic oversight of regulatory compliance obligations, policies and controls.
• Partner with executive leaders to identify, assess and manage key business risks.
• Lead risk profiling, control assurance and incident management activities.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for regulatory engagement activities and responses to regulatory reviews.
• Oversee regulatory change implementation and ensure emerging regulatory requirements are embedded.
• Deliver insightful risk reporting and analysis to executive committees and governance forums.
• Foster a strong risk culture that balances customer outcomes, compliance obligations and commercial objectives.
• Build, develop and lead a high-performing team of risk and compliance professionals.
• Work collaboratively with Line 2 Risk, Compliance, Internal Audit and key business stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Risk management

Regulatory policy

Governance

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory engagement

Job description

SMC Executive is seeking an experienced Head of Line 1 Risk & Compliance to lead risk and regulatory policy across Wealth Platforms. You will partner with the Executive, Board and Risk functions to embed a strong risk culture while delivering strategic objectives.

This highly visible role requires executive engagement, commercial judgment and governance oversight in a complex, regulated environment. Hybrid working arrangements and an executive remuneration package are on offer.