Risk Officer

Perks; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Flexible working arrangements

Training and development opportunities

Wellbeing initiatives including mental

Community volunteering opportunities

Regular social and networking events

Job summary

Perks is seeking a Risk Officer in Adelaide to lead risk identification, assessment and management in a high-performing Risk & Compliance team. You will develop treatment plans, monitor controls, and provide insights through regular reporting to support smart business decisions.

You will collaborate across the firm to promote a strong risk culture, improve processes, and ensure alignment with commercial objectives.

Qualifications

• Qualifications in risk management, accounting, finance, or a related field (preferred).
• Experience in risk management, ideally within financial services, with proficiency in risk management software and reporting tools.
• Strong understanding of risk principles and practices, including both operational and strategic risk management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite for documentation, analysis, and reporting.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to anticipate potential issues.
• Proactive and solutions-focused, with a continuous improvement mindset.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in managing risk data.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to build relationships and influence across teams.

Responsibilities

• Identify, assess, and document risks, developing treatment plans.
• Collaborate with risk & compliance committees to ensure timely implementation of treatment plans.
• Support the group’s insurance renewals, including data collection, risk reporting, and coordination with insurance brokers.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of the firm’s Risk Management Framework and compliance frameworks.
• Develop, review, and maintain group policies, procedures, and guidance materials.
• Conduct regular risk register reviews and assess control effectiveness.
• Investigate and manage incidents, implementing corrective actions and process improvements.
• Promote risk awareness through training and engagement initiatives.
• Assist with regulatory and professional compliance activities.
• Ensure risk management aligns with commercial objectives while fostering a strong compliance culture.
• Provide regular reports to boards and committees on risk & compliance matters.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Analytical

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

Risk management qualification

Tools

Risk management software

Reporting tools

Job description

• Adelaide CBD office with flexible working options
• A key role championing risk initiatives across the firm
• Permanent, full-time opportunity with career growth potential

About Perks

Perks is recognised as one of the largest, privately-owned mid-tier accounting and wealth advisory firms in Australia. The Perks Team works towards its vision of helping people and private businesses to grow and prosper - for what comes next.

Perks has experienced rapid growth since its establishment in 1981, now proudly counting over 250 Team Members within the firm. Perks prides itself on its strong cohesive culture and development of future leaders and continues to invest in the systems, skills and growth opportunities that support its people and the work they do.

About The Role

As a Risk Officer, you will be at the forefront of risk management at Perks, ensuring risks are effectively identified, assessed, and managed in line with the firm’s framework. Working as part of a high-performing, collaborative, and supportive Risk & Compliance team, you’ll partner with stakeholders across the business to develop risk treatment plans, monitor control effectiveness, and provide insights through regular reporting. You’ll also play a key role in promoting a strong risk culture while driving process improvements and best practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, assess, and document risks, developing appropriate treatment plans.
• Collaborate with risk & compliance committees to ensure timely implementation of treatment plans.
• Support the group’s insurance renewals, including data collection, risk reporting, and coordination with insurance brokers.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of the firm's Risk Management Framework and compliance frameworks.
• Develop, review, and maintain group policies, procedures, and guidance materials.
• Conduct regular risk register reviews and assess control effectiveness.
• Investigate and manage incidents, implementing corrective actions and process improvements.
• Promote risk awareness through training and engagement initiatives.
• Assist with regulatory and professional compliance activities
• Ensure risk management aligns with commercial objectives while fostering a strong compliance culture.
• Provide regular reports to boards and committees on risk & compliance matters.

About You

• You are a detail-oriented professional with a proactive approach to risk management. Your ability to problem-solve, collaborate with stakeholders, and drive process improvements makes you an asset in fostering a strong risk culture.
• Your background includes:
• Qualifications in risk management, accounting, finance, or a related field (preferred).
• Experience in risk management, ideally within financial services, with proficiency in risk management software and reporting tools.
• Strong understanding of risk principles and practices, including both operational and strategic risk management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite for documentation, analysis, and reporting.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to anticipate potential issues.
• Proactive and solutions-focused, with a continuous improvement mindset
• High attention to detail and accuracy in managing risk data
• Excellent interpersonal skills to build relationships and influence across teams

Culture and Benefits

At Perks, we pride ourselves on our high-performance culture whilst maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

If you'd like to work in an environment that fosters strong relationships, values teamwork and nurtures the capabilities and potential of our team members, you'll feel right at home at Perks.

Alongside Meaningful Work And Ongoing Support, You'll Enjoy

• Competitive salary package with annual review process.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Wellbeing initiatives including wellness programs and access to professional counselling.
• Opportunities to contribute to the broader community (e.g., volunteering).
• Regular social and networking events.

If you have any questions please contact Zoe Oster, Talent & Development Specialist at [e-mail].