Head of Risk OversightJust posted!

Talent Web Recruitment; Sydney; In loco; AUD 180.000 - 260.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Shape risk strategy

Senior leadership exposure

Commercially focused environment

Enterprise-wide risk maturity

Descrizione del lavoro

Talent Web Recruitment is seeking a commercially minded risk leader to drive governance and growth in a high-impact technology business in Sydney. You will lead ERM implementation, partner with executives, oversee financial and operational risk, and embed a proactive risk culture across the organisation.

The role offers high visibility with senior leadership and the chance to shape enterprise-wide risk maturity while supporting transformation.

Competenze

• Senior risk management experience in a leadership role.
• Experience in regulated industries such as financial services.
• Strong understanding of enterprise risk frameworks and controls.
• Ability to influence executives and diverse stakeholders.

Mansioni

• Lead the ERM framework implementation and enhancements.
• Align risk strategy with business objectives.
• Partner with executives to provide strategic risk advice.
• Oversee financial and operational risk governance and controls.
• Drive business controls and risk maturity improvements.
• Provide independent oversight and challenge to functions.
• Translate complex risk matters into actionable insights.
• Foster proactive risk culture and accountability.
• Lead risk reporting and oversight activities.

Conoscenze

Senior Risk Leader

Regulated environment

ERM framework

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory compliance

Strategic thinking

Communication

Descrizione del lavoro

This is a high-impact leadership opportunity for a commercially minded risk professional who can balance effective risk governance with business growth, innovation, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation and ongoing enhancement of the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework, aligning risk strategy with broader business objectives
• Partner with executive leadership and senior stakeholders to provide strategic risk advice and influence commercial decision-making
• Oversee financial and operational risk, ensuring appropriate governance, controls and mitigation strategies are in place
• Drive effective business controls, identifying opportunities to strengthen processes and improve risk management maturity
• Provide independent risk oversight and constructive challenge across key business functions
• Translate complex risk matters into clear, actionable insights that support informed commercial decisions
• Foster a proactive risk culture, embedding accountability and risk awareness across the organisation
• Lead risk reporting, assessments and oversight activities, providing meaningful insights to executive stakeholders

About You

• Proven experience in a senior Risk Management, Enterprise Risk or Risk Oversight leadership position
• Essential: Previous experience working within a regulated environment, such as financial services, fintech, banking, payments or a similarly regulated industry
• Strong understanding of enterprise risk frameworks, financial risk management, regulatory obligations and business controls
• Demonstrated ability to engage, influence and constructively challenge senior executives and key stakeholders
• Commercially astute, with the ability to balance regulatory and risk management requirements against strategic business priorities
• Experience navigating complex regulatory environments while supporting business transformation, innovation and growth
• Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management capabilities
• A strategic thinker with a pragmatic, solutions-focused approach to risk

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to shape and influence the risk strategy of a leading technology business
• High visibility and engagement with senior executive leadership
• A commercially focused environment where risk is viewed as a strategic business enabler
• Opportunity to drive meaningful change and strengthen enterprise-wide risk maturity