Risk & Compliance Advisor – Governance & Risk Management

Clayton Utz; Sydney; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development programs

Health and wellbeing benefits

Up to 26 weeks paid parental leave

Additional leave purchase option

Job summary

Clayton Utz in Sydney is seeking a Risk & Compliance Advisor to join the National Risk & Compliance team. You will support governance and regulatory obligations across our national operations, providing pragmatic risk advice to help foster a risk-aware culture.

The role oversees third-party risk, modern slavery compliance, policy updates, and reporting to senior leadership. A tertiary qualification in Business or Law and 2–3 years in risk management within professional services are preferred.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of relevant experience in Risk Management within a commercial organisation.
• Familiarity with Operational Risk, Risk Appetite Statements and Frameworks, AML/CTF, Modern Slavery, and Procurement/Supply Chain risk in a professional services environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee third-party and supplier risk management processes, ensuring modern slavery compliance.
• Review and update firm modern slavery statement and other risk policies as required.
• Triage, address and escalate internal queries related to risk management and compliance.
• Ensure operational alignment with risk and compliance processes and frameworks.
• Coordinate and prepare risk and compliance reports for senior leadership.

Skills

Risk management

Compliance

AML/CTF

Modern slavery

Policy management

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or Law

Job description

Clayton Utz in Sydney is seeking a Risk & Compliance Advisor to join the National Risk & Compliance team. You will support governance and regulatory obligations across our national operations, providing pragmatic risk advice to help foster a risk-aware culture.

The role oversees third-party risk, modern slavery compliance, policy updates, and reporting to senior leadership. A tertiary qualification in Business or Law and 2–3 years in risk management within professional services are preferred.