Risk & Compliance Specialist - 9-month contract

Anton Murray Consulting; Sydney; Presencial; AUD 166 000 - 258 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Anton Murray Consulting seeks a Risk & Compliance Specialist for a Sydney-based project team. This 9-month contract role supports regulatory change programs and risk remediation for a global financial services client.

You will work with senior stakeholders across Australia and offshore to deliver controls and processes aligned with regulatory expectations. The ideal candidate has 7–10+ years in risk management within APRA/ASIC-regulated environments, strong analytical skills, and experience in

Qualificações

• 7–10+ years in risk management within Australia’s financial services industry or APRA/ASIC-regulated entities.
• Tertiary qualifications in Business, Law, Finance, Risk, or related fields.
• Experience with operational risk management frameworks, systems, and tools.
• Strong experience in process improvement, designing policies, and implementing procedures.
• Proven ability to analyse business processes and present recommendations effectively.
• Experience in regulatory compliance projects is highly advantageous.

Responsabilidades

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to implement and operationalise regulatory change initiatives effectively.
• Provide SME advice on risk management frameworks, operational risk mitigation strategies, and controls.
• Engage with executives and senior teams to assess current state processes and advise on improvements.
• Manage delivery of non-financial risk and compliance initiatives aligned with organisational objectives.
• Conduct in-depth process analysis to identify opportunities for standardisation and improvement.
• Assist in designing and implementing controls to ensure regulatory compliance.

Conhecimentos

Risk management

Regulatory compliance

Process improvement

Stakeholder engagement

Data analytics

Project delivery

Formação académica

Business / Law / Finance degree

Ferramentas

Tableau

PowerBI

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Risk & Compliance Specialist - 9-month contract

Our client is a revered, global financial services firm seeking aRisk & Compliance Specialist in theirSydney office to work as part of a risk & compliance project team to support the delivery of a range of regulatory change projects. This position is initially offered on a 9-month contract duration.

Reporting to the Head of Regulatory Response, the successful candidate will work collaboratively with experienced risk and compliance professionals, as well as stakeholders across the business and second-line teams in Australia and offshore, to deliver risk remediation and regulatory change programs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to implement and operationalise regulatory change initiatives effectively
• Provide Subject Matter Expert (SME) advice on risk management frameworks, operational risk mitigation strategies, and controls
• Engage professionally and collaboratively with diverse stakeholder groups, including the Executive Team, Senior Leadership Team, Delivery Teams, and other internal stakeholders, to assess current state processes and advise on future improvements
• Manage the delivery of non-financial risk and compliance initiatives, ensuring they align with organisational objectives
• Conduct in-depth process analysis, including gap analysis, process mapping, and workflow documentation, to identify opportunities for standardisation and improvement
• Assist in designing and implementing controls and processes to ensure regulatory compliance
• Partner with Change Managers and Training Managers to develop and deliver change initiatives and training programs stemming from the regulatory change or risk management projects

Required Experience/Qualifications:

• 7-10+ years’ experience in risk management within Australia’s financial services industry or APRA/ASIC-regulated entities
• Tertiary qualifications in Business, Law, Finance, Risk, or related fields
• Demonstrated experience in operational risk management frameworks, systems, and tools
• Strong experience in process improvement, designing policies, and implementing procedures
• Proven ability to analyse business processes, identify control/process improvements, and present recommendations effectively
• Experience in regulatory compliance projects is highly advantageous
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to provide strategic advice and risk oversight
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to build strong relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels
• Experience writing detailed reports and presenting solutions to diverse audiences, including executive committees

Additional Preferred Skills/Experience:

• Proficiency in Data Analytics tools (e.g., Tableau, PowerBI)
• Exposure to first-line/second-line roles within Asset Servicing, Fund Administration, Capital Markets, or Cash Payments operations
• Knowledge of current industry trends and regulatory changes

The successful candidate for this position will receive a high, competitive daily rate, dependent on amount of experience.