Risk Manager - Asset Management

Insignia Financial; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Insignia Financial is seeking a Risk Manager to join the Line 1 Risk team in Sydney. You will partner with the Asset Management business to strengthen risk capability, embed best practice, and support strategic initiatives, ensuring robust risk management, regulatory compliance, and a proactive risk culture.

You will apply the RMF, collaborate across Risk, Compliance, and Internal Audit, and drive improvements in risk processes and reporting.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in operational risk and compliance in financial services.
• Experience in wealth or funds management preferred.
• Knowledge of regulatory obligations and risk frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Apply RMF and control environment across Asset Management.
• Partner with leaders to strengthen risk practices and culture.
• Provide risk and regulatory advice on initiatives and projects.
• Assess regulatory developments and aid change implementation.
• Review proposals to address compliance and risk concerns.
• Deliver clear risk reporting and insights to leadership.
• Collaborate with Risk, Compliance, and Internal Audit teams.
• Drive continuous improvement in risk processes and methodologies.

Skills

Stakeholder influence

Risk reporting

Communication skills

Change management

Project delivery

Education

Tertiary qualification in relevant field

Job description

• Be supported by leaders who want you to grow, thrive, and bring your authentic self
• Drive alignment and collaboration across teams so we move forward stronger together
• Sydney location

Join a team where risk is seen as a strategic enabler, not just a safeguard.

We’re looking for a Risk Manager to join our Line 1 Risk team, partnering closely with the Asset Management business to strengthen risk capability, embed best practice, and support strategic initiatives. This is a high-impact role where you’ll work directly with the business to ensure strong risk management, regulatory compliance, and a proactive risk culture.

What you’ll be doing

• Adhere and apply the organisation’s Risk Management Framework (RMF) and control environment across Asset Management
• Partner with business leaders to strengthen risk practices and culture across Asset Management
• Provide risk and regulatory advice on strategic initiatives, projects, and business activities
• Assess regulatory developments and support the business to implement change effectively
• Review proposals and initiatives to ensure compliance obligations and risk considerations are appropriately addressed
• Provide clear, concise risk reporting and insights to business leaders
• Work collaboratively with stakeholders across Risk, Compliance, and Internal Audit
• Drive continuous improvement in risk processes, frameworks, and methodologies

What we’re looking for

• Tertiary qualification in a relevant field or equivalent practical experience such as Accounting, Commerce, Banking or Law
• Minimum 5+ years experience in operational risk and compliance in the financial services sector. Experience in wealth / funds management is preferred
• Strong understanding of the products and regulatory environment for managed investment schemes and wholesale funds; exposure to superannuation, wealth management and wrap platforms is beneficial
• Ability to influence and partner with senior stakeholders
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills; change management and project delivery experience in risk & compliance contexts
• Sound understanding of regulatory obligations and risk and compliance frameworks
• Solid experience managing frameworks, policies and processes in complex, dynamic organisations
• A proactive mindset with a passion for improving risk capability and culture

If you enjoy working close to the business, influencing outcomes, and shaping how risk is managed, this role offers the opportunity to make a real impact.