Senior Risk & Compliance Leader — Financial Services

Compare The Market Pty; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual celebrations and events

Flexible work arrangements (1 day WFH)

ME leave and Volunteer Day

Free coffee on Mondays

Additional leave options

Return To Work bonus

Award and Recognition program

Job summary

Compare the Market and iSelect, trusted brands in Australia, seek a senior Risk and Compliance leader to drive practical risk management and strong commercial outcomes. This role partners with the Executive and Board, oversees regulatory reporting, and shapes risk frameworks across two leading brands.

You will embed risk thinking into product changes, transformations, and business initiatives, building a high-performing team and a strong risk culture while engaging regulators and external

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior Risk and/or Compliance leadership role.
• Strong understanding of financial services regulatory environment.
• Ability to influence at Executive and Board level.

Responsibilities

• Own and evolve risk and compliance frameworks, policies and controls.
• Partner with the Executive and Board on key and emerging risks.
• Lead engagement with regulators (ASIC, ACCC, OAIC).
• Oversee incident, breach and regulatory reporting.
• Drive monitoring, assurance and control effectiveness.
• Embed risk thinking into business initiatives, product changes and transformation.
• Build a strong risk culture and lead a high-performing team.

Skills

Senior risk leadership

Compliance leadership

Regulatory risk knowledge

Executive influence

Team leadership

Education

Business, Commerce or Law

Job description

Who We Are

iSelect and Compare the Market are trusted, well-known brands dedicated to helping millions of Australians compare and buy personal finance and household products such as insurance, energy, and loans. Together, we provide a seamless, customer-focused experience that makes it easier for Australians to find the right products to suit their needs.

What You’ll Be Doing

This is a pivotal leadership role at the centre of how we manage risk and compliance across iSelect and Compare the Market. You’ll lead the group’s approach ensuring it is practical, embedded and supports strong commercial and customer outcomes while bringing clarity, structure and confidence to how risk is managed day-to-day.

• Own and evolve risk and compliance frameworks, policies and controls
• Partner with the Executive and Board on key and emerging risks
• Lead engagement with regulators (ASIC, ACCC, OAIC)
• Oversee incident, breach and regulatory reporting
• Drive monitoring, assurance and control effectiveness
• Embed risk thinking into business initiatives, product changes and transformation
• Build a strong risk culture and lead a, high-performing team

What’s In It For You

At Compare the Market and iSelect, we’re all about helping people make smart choices – and joining us might just be yours.We offer an environment where your ideas are heard, your contributions are valued, and your growth genuinely matters. Collaboration is part of our DNA and you’ll be joining a supportive, forward-thinking team where you can do meaningful work (and be recognised for it!)

We’re guided by three shared values that shape how we work, how we treat each other, and how we show up for our customers - Drive, Noble Intent and All Together.

Plus, we offer a range of great perks to help you thrive both in and out of work:

• Vibrant and social community who have annual celebrations, family fun days and regular events
• Enjoy flexible work arrangements, including the option of one day working from home each week or a 9-day fortnight
• Enjoy additional leave days - ‘ME’ leave and ‘Volunteer Day’ leave
• Free coffee on Mondays
• Option to purchase additional leave
• Return To Work bonus for returning parents
• Quarterly Award and Recognition program

What Sets You Apart

We’re looking for someone who can step between the detail and the bigger picture with ease—and translate risk and compliance into confident, everyday decision making.

• Proven experience in a senior Risk and/or Compliance leadership role
• Strong understanding of financial services regulatory environment
• Ability to influence at Executive and Board level
• Commercial, pragmatic approach Shape risk and compliance strategy across two leading brands
• focused on outcomes, not just process
• Experience working with regulators and external stakeholders
• Track record of building and leading strong teams
• Relevant qualifications in Business, Commerce or Law required.

Interested?Let’s chat!

At Compare the Market and iSelect we’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and we embrace diversity.

This role is available to candidates with unlimited Australian working rights only. Sponsorship is not available.

Compare the Market and iSelect are committed to protecting your privacy. All applications and personal information are kept confidential and securely stored in line with Australian privacy laws, used only for recruitment purposes, and not shared with third parties outside the Auto and General Holdings Group without your consent.