Manager - Risk & Control Advisory and Delivery

Colonial First State; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday day

Employer super

Life leave

Sonder health app

Corporate health insurance

Counselling services

Job summary

Colonial First State in Sydney is seeking a Manager - Risk & Control Advisory and Delivery to lead the design and embedding of risk controls across our distribution business unit.

You will partner with risk, compliance and legal teams to ensure robust risk management, governance and regulatory compliance, while guiding stakeholders and delivering improvements to customer outcomes. The role is a 12-month fixed-term contract based in Sydney.

Qualifications

• Experience identifying and mitigating operational risks.
• Ability to design and implement controls and tests.
• Strong communication and influencing skills.
• Experience facilitating risk workshops.
• Knowledge of governance and compliance frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with risk management framework and policies.
• Manage risk matters including privacy alerts.
• Develop, enhance, and monitor controls and test activities.
• Conduct risk assessments for initiatives and regulatory changes.
• Lead risk training and workshops.

Skills

Risk management

Controls design

Stakeholder engagement

Data-driven decision making

Regulatory compliance

Job description

Manager - Risk & Control Advisory and Delivery

Sydney, NSW, Australia

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Job Description

Are you ready to be part of an organisation that values expertise, passion and diversity? At CFS we know that the foundation of our success lies in our exceptional people. We believe in celebrating individuality, have a passion for high performance and creating an environment where you can unleash your full potential. Our people enable us to make a difference and deliver exceptional experiences to help our customers achieve financial freedom.

Your Team
As a trusted risk advisor within the Distribution business unit, this role ensures strong operational risk and compliance frameworks are embedded to safeguard customer interests and maintain organisational trust. By designing and implementing effective controls, managing regulatory obligations, and proactively mitigating risks, the role supports sustainable business growth and contributes to a seamless customer experience.

Working closely with key stakeholders across risk, compliance, and legal functions, the team underpins strategic priorities such as transforming customer experience, enabling growth through partners, and delivering leading advice and retirement solutions.

The role reports to Director, Risk & Control Advisory and Delivery.

This role is a 12 month fixed term contract.

Your Responsibilities

• Ensure the Distribution business unit complies with the CFS Group Risk Management Framework, related policies, and regulatory obligations.
• Manage risk matters, including data leakage events and privacy alerts, in line with established policies.
• Develop, enhance, and monitor controls, ensuring timely completion of control tests and assessments.
• Conduct risk assessments for business initiatives, regulatory changes, and projects, and support governance activities such as attestations and supplier onboarding.
• Facilitate risk training and workshops with engaging content to build awareness and capability across the business.

Your Capability and Experience

• Skilled in identifying and analyzing risks, controls, and opportunities, with the ability to recommend effective actions.
• Strong consulting and influencing capability, building collaborative relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, combined with critical and analytical thinking to solve problems using data-driven insights.
• Experienced in preparing and facilitating risk workshops that achieve clear and practical outcomes.
• Knowledge of operational and compliance risk frameworks, with a solid understanding of governance principles and best practices.

What to Expect

At CFS, you'll be working among the very best in the wealth management industry. It's an inspiring environment that encourages development and celebrates success. Other things to look forward to:

• Additional day for your birthday
• Access to CFS Employer Super
• Life Leave - 3 days per annum
• Access to Sonder who provides human-powered medical, mental health and safety support through one easy-to-use app enabling you to get support whenever and wherever you need.
• Access to Corporate rates with BUPA Health Insurance
• Confidential coaching and counselling services supporting life, mind, body, relationships, work and family to assist you in taking charge of your own health and wellbeing

CFS Culture

At CFS we are committed to creating a thriving environment where individuals can flourish. We believe that success is built upon strong teams, and we are dedicated to celebrating uniqueness, championing individuality and supporting a diverse and inclusive workforce. We believe that when you can truly be yourself, you can unlock your full potential.

Please note, CFS requires all candidates to have full work rights in Australia.

Where we have preferred candidates, background checks (including Police, Employment, Bankruptcy checks, ASIC banned and disqualified persons) will be completed prior to the final preferred candidate’s employment being confirmed. The outcomes of the background checks do not preclude the preferred candidate, however, they will be assessed against the inherent requirements of the role.

This role is based on Gadigal Land (Sydney).

Job Info

• Job Identification 3739
• Job Category Product Sales & Marketing
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 400 George Street, Sydney, NSW, 2000, AU