Risk and Compliance Manager

Lawson HR Group; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An outstanding opportunity awaits for a seasoned Risk and Compliance professional in a respected Wealth Advisory firm. This role, based in Melbourne, offers a supportive culture and genuine career progression. Collaborating with senior leadership, you will shape the firm's approach to enterprise risk and compliance, ensuring regulatory obligations are met while fostering a proactive risk culture. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact in a professional environment that values integrity and continuous improvement, this is the perfect role for you.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in risk and compliance within financial services.
• Solid understanding of AFSL regulations and investment advice.

Responsibilities

• Implement and enhance risk and compliance frameworks.
• Advise on policy development and risk mitigation strategies.

Skills

Risk Management

Compliance Knowledge

Stakeholder Engagement

Regulatory Interpretation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance or related field

Certifications in Risk Management

Job description

This range is provided by Lawson HR Group. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$130,000.00/yr - $180,000.00/yr

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Risk and Compliance Manager

An outstanding opportunity exists for an experienced Risk and Compliance professional to join a respected, mid-sized Wealth Advisory and Professional Services firm with offices across Australia.

This role offers a supportive culture, long-term stability, and genuine career progression.

Working closely with the General Manager – Risk & Compliance, you will help shape the firm's approach to enterprise risk and regulatory compliance while gaining exposure across all facets of the business.

About the Firm

Our client is a well-regarded firm with a long history in Australia operating under its own AFSL, providing high-quality wealth advisory and professional services. With a collaborative and client-focused culture, the firm values integrity, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Based at the Melbourne Head Office, this role partners directly with senior leadership providing a unique platform to make a meaningful impact while developing your career.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the implementation and ongoing enhancement of the enterprise risk and compliance frameworks
• Working closely with the Head of Risk and Compliance promote the firm’s risk appetite and culture across business functions
• Support business units in identifying, assessing, and managing key risks and regulatory obligations
• Advise on policy development, control design, and risk mitigation strategies
• Maintain effective training programs to ensure risk and compliance awareness firm-wide
• Prepare reports and insights for executive management and the Risk Committee

About You

• Proven experience in a risk and compliance role within the financial services sector
• Solid understanding of AFSL regulations
• Strong knowledge of investment or financial advice and professional services environments would be excellent
• Skilled communicator with the ability to interpret regulatory requirements and deliver practical, business-aligned solutions
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and confident engaging with stakeholders at all levels

This is a rare opportunity to contribute to a firm where your expertise will be recognised and your career will be nurtured. If you’re looking for a professional environment with development pathways and meaningful work, we encourage you to apply.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing, Legal, and Finance

• Industries

  Investment Management and Financial Services

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