Head of Risk and Compliance, Sydney

JANA Investment Advisers; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Study leave 50% reimbursement

Flexible work options

Extra 4 weeks annual leave

Generous leave provisions

Volunteer Day

Health & wellbeing program

Rewards program

Employee Assistance Program

Flu vaccines

Job summary

JANA Investment Advisers is seeking an experienced risk, compliance and vendor management professional to support governance and operations in Australia’s wealth market. You will partner with the leadership team and Board to implement an effective risk and compliance framework across Sydney or Melbourne.

The role requires a law, risk management or compliance qualification and 10+ years in financial services, with a proven ability to drive frameworks, manage stakeholders, and travel between

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience in legal, compliance or risk management in financial services.
• Knowledge of investment and wealth platforms.
• Ability to implement end-to-end risk and compliance framework.
• Strong communication and board engagement skills.
• Willingness to travel Sydney–Melbourne.

Responsibilities

• Lead the risk management framework implementation and monitoring.
• Coordinate and report on risk framework outcomes and improvements.
• Lead Business Continuity Planning activities, including testing.
• Implement and continuously improve compliance program, focusing on AFSL and AML.
• Lead vendor management framework and reporting.
• Participate in AFSL audits and regulatory liaison activities.

Skills

Risk management

Compliance

Regulatory knowledge

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Travel between Sydney and Melbourne

Education

Law/Compliance qualification

Job description

About JANA

We are here for one reason: People. Together with our clients, we can change the lives of millions of Australians for the better.

JANA is a leading investment consulting firm with offices in Melbourne & Sydney. We provide investment advisory consulting and portfolio solutions to wholesale and institutional clients, including superannuation funds, charities, advisory groups, insurers and foundations. JANA Wealth partner with leading advisory firms, private wealth managers, and family offices to deliver institutional-grade investment advice and portfolio solutions. We foster close relationships with each client to understand their needs and identify unique investment opportunities for their benefit.

Your new role

The purpose of this role is to provide risk, compliance and vendor management services to ensure JANA operates with an effective risk management framework, maintains compliance with all applicable law, and operates an effective vendor management framework. You will work closely with JANA’s leadership team and Board, including in connection with JANA’s expanding services in the Wealth market. This role can be based in our Melbourne or Sydney office and reports to the Chief Operating Officer.

Some of your responsibilities will include:

• Lead and coordinate the implementation of JANA’s risk management framework, including in connection with JANA’s expanding services in the Wealth market
• Lead the monitoring and reporting on the implementation and outcomes of the risk management framework
• Lead Business Continuity Planning within JANA, including testing and desktop simulations
• Implement and continuously improve JANA’s compliance management program, with a particular emphasis on AFSL and AML compliance
• Lead and coordinate the implementation of JANA’s vendor management framework, including monitoring and reporting on outcomes
• Participate in AFSL and financial audits, engaging internal audit resources as required
• Provide assistance with regulatory liaison as required

About you

Equally challenging and rewarding, this opportunity is perfect for someone with:

• 10+ years’ experience in legal, compliance or risk management within financial services, with knowledge of investment and wealth platforms essential
• A solid understanding of financial services laws and risk and compliance management frameworks
• The ability to implement an end-to-end risk management and compliance framework, leveraging existing frameworks and input from senior leaders
• The ability to build trust and respect from internal staff and the Board, and positively represent JANA’s brand with external stakeholders
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• The ability to travel between Sydney and Melbourne

A relevant tertiary qualification (e.g. law, risk management or compliance) is required alongside transferable work experience and skills.

Being part of the team at JANA is just the beginning

At JANA, we offer rewarding careers for outstanding professionals where you will receive recognition based on your performance. Further to this, JANA also provides the following benefits for its people:

• 50% reimbursement on costs for further study on relevant courses and study leave provisions
• Flexible work options
• Ability to purchase an additional 4 weeks of annual leave per year
• Generous leave provisions including sick, carer’s, and parental leave options to support our people when they need it most
• An annual Volunteer Day to contribute to your favourite charity or community cause
• Regular health and wellbeing seminars and activities as part of our Health and Wellbeing program
• Monthly reward and recognition program
• Employee Assistance Program and flu vaccines

Applications will only be considered from candidates with appropriate Australian working rights. Successful applicants must complete a Criminal & Bankruptcy check before commencing employment. JANA does not accept unsolicited resumes or approaches from recruitment agencies and will not be liable for any associated fees.

Acknowledgement Of Country

In the spirit of reconciliation, JANA respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land where we work and live. We pay our respects to Elders past, present, and emerging. We celebrate the stories, culture, and traditions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders of all communities who also work and live on this land.

JANA is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse, inclusive workplace, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age or other protected attributes.