Risk and Compliance Manager

Perpetual Limited; Council of the City of Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Australian financial services company is looking for a Risk and Compliance Manager in Sydney. This role involves shaping risk culture and compliance initiatives to meet strategic goals. Candidates should have 5+ years in risk within financial services and a degree in a relevant field. The position offers a hybrid working environment and various employee benefits, including professional development support.

Benefits

Up to 6 weeks of leave

Annual wellbeing allowance

Study support for professional development

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in risk and compliance roles within financial services.
• Strong understanding of enterprise risk and regulatory frameworks.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the strategic direction of the Chief Risk Office and ERCS team.
• Embed key elements of Perpetual’s Risk Management Framework.
• Provide risk and compliance advice to various enterprise functions.

Skills

Risk management

Compliance advisory

Stakeholder engagement

Data analytics

Education

Degree in business, finance, law, information systems, or accounting

Tools

Power BI

Power Apps

Job description

Risk and Compliance Manager page is loaded## Risk and Compliance Managerlocations: Sydneytime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R8231* **Make a real impact by leading risk and compliance initiatives that shape Perpetual’s risk culture*** **More Time Off for What Matters: Enjoy up to 6 weeks of leave*** **Hybrid working environment**Perpetual Group is an ASX-listed company (ASX:PPT) headquartered in Sydney, Australia, currently consisting of 11 leading brands across three distinct businesses: Asset Management, Wealth Management and Corporate Trust.**About the role**The Manager, Risk & Compliance plays a key leadership role within Perpetual’s Enterprise Risk, Compliance and Sustainability (ERCS) team, supporting the strategic goals of the Chief Risk Office. Working closely with the Head of ERCS, the role partners with the business across Perpetual’s Three Lines of Accountability model to strengthen risk culture and ensure key risks and obligations are effectively managed in line with Perpetual’s Risk Management Framework.Join a purpose-driven team where your leadership in risk and compliance helps shape a strong risk culture and drive strategic outcomes. As Manager, Risk & Compliance, you'll work closely with senior leaders, influence enterprise-wide risk practices, and contribute to optimising Perpetual’s Risk Management Framework for long-term success.**Key Responsibilities:*** Help shape and deliver the strategic direction of the Chief Risk Office and ERCS team* Partner with business units to embed key elements of Perpetual’s Risk Management Framework, including risk appetite, controls, regulatory change, and training* Provide proactive risk and compliance advice to enterprise functions like Finance and HR, and contribute to key projects and initiatives* Leverage data analytics tools to deliver meaningful insights and visualisations that support informed decision-making* Collaborate closely with CRO team members and business risk teams to achieve shared goals* Champion a culture of collaboration and knowledge sharing across the broader risk and compliance community**What We’re Looking For:*** Degree qualified in business, finance, law, information systems, or accounting, with a passion for ongoing development* 5+ years’ experience in risk and compliance roles within financial services, ideally in a CRO function or Big 4 consulting* Strong understanding of enterprise risk, regulatory frameworks (ASIC, AFCA, OAIC, Corporations Act), and/or risk and compliance advisory* Experience in board reporting, policy writing, and risk-related training materials* Familiarity with data analytics tools (e.g. Power BI, Power Apps) is a plus* Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with confidence presenting to senior leaders* Proven ability to drive outcomes, connect information across sources, and embed risk frameworks across teams* Detail-oriented, proactive, and adaptable, with strong organisational and analytical capabilities**How we work**Our unique culture is underpinned by our three organisational behaviours, Stretch, Own it, Make an impact which drive our approach of day-to-day interactions with colleagues and clients, the way we approach decision-making to the questions we ask and the problems we solve.**Employee benefits*** Work from anywhere in Australia for up to one month each year* An annual allowance to empower you to prioritise your personal wellbeing* Study support and commitment to supporting professional development**Diversity and inclusion*** Strong commitment to all aspects of Diversity and Inclusion through a robust 7 pillar strategy* A growing number of employee-led networks who work to raise awareness and drive continued change* We support over 50 First Nations Communities, helping to secure the communities' future. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander PeopleWe’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated. No matter your background or circumstances, we aim to provide an environment where you can thrive.In 1885, a committee of business and professional people, including future Prime Minister, the Honourable Sir Edmund Barton, gathered in Sydney for the purpose of forming a trustee company. Perpetual Trustee Company Limited was formed on 28 September 1886 and since then has been entrusted by generations of Australians to manage, grow and protect their wealth.Through wars, recessions and financial crises, we have continually evolved to meet the challenges of constant social, technological and economic change. Our core values and financial principles have endured through time and will continue to endure.